UT GEAR UP All In Site Coordinator (Southwest)

Job Posting Title:

UT GEAR UP All In Site Coordinator (Southwest)

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Hiring Department:

Curriculum and Instruction

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2025

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Location:

SAN ANTONIO, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

The university provides employees a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance (premiums covered 100% for full-time benefits-eligible employees), retirement plans, and paid leave, in addition to other programs and services. 

Purpose

The UT GEAR UP All In (AI) Site Coordinator will help GEAR UP cohort students realize their dream of applying for and attending college. Working alongside middle and high school staff, Coordinators will assist students with academic and college knowledge counseling, mentoring, college admissions, financial aid, and scholarship applications. Coordinators will also plan and assist with college awareness activities at the school-level to meet UT GEAR UP AI project objectives and goals.

The UT GEAR UP AI Site Coordinator will be located regionally in San Antonio, TX, and will provide direct support to students, families, and educators in an Southwest ISD middle school.

The position requires tact, diplomacy, and a strong commitment to service. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to collaborate creatively and effectively with others to solve problems and reach goals. Successful candidates will also demonstrate excellent organizational and communication skills, including the ability to listen carefully and to write and speak persuasively.

Responsibilities

Provide academic enrichment, informational, and motivational opportunities and interventions, including mentoring, tutoring, and advising activities (before school, during school, and after-school) for GEAR UP cohort students including for at-risk, LEP, and special education students:

• Monitor GEAR UP cohort student grades, attendance, and transcripts to promote on-time promotion and graduation and completion of appropriate rigorous coursework;

• Assess academic and personal needs of GEAR UP students through transcript evaluations, student interviews, and school counselor recommendations;

• Collaborate with school site team to develop and implement a service plan to meet students' specific needs and monitor progress of high school graduation and college readiness;

• Maintain GEAR UP cohort student information including files on academic and advisement progress and student participation in GEAR UP using a caseload management approach through the grant-sanctioned data system;

• Supplement school's efforts to help GEAR UP cohort students meet passing standards in STAAR and EOC assessment and meet criteria in PSAT, SAT, ACT, or TSI;

• Coordinate access for GEAR UP cohort students to qualified counselors at the school or district level;

• Leverage grant resources to ensure GEAR UP cohort students avail of partner- provided services in academic and non-academic fields.

Organize group events such as student assemblies and pep rallies, family night events, and other student and parent support activities (before school, during school, and after-school) that encourage students and their families to consider, plan for, and apply to colleges and universities:

• Visit classrooms, assemblies, and club meetings to offer GEAR UP services and emphasize the importance of college;

• Work with local community groups-non-profit organizations, community groups, churches, boys and girls clubs, social service providers-to offer group events outside school setting and hours;

• Recognize and celebrate student success and help motivate GEAR UP cohort students do better in school.

Provide one-on-one admissions and financial-aid advice to any GEAR UP cohort student or their family seeking assistance:

• Encourage each GEAR UP cohort student to consider a broad range of appropriate college choices;

• Develop for each GEAR UP cohort student a comprehensive college timeline, including application deadlines for admission and financial aid;

• Help each GEAR UP cohort student complete and submit admissions and financial aid applications;

• Assist each GEAR UP cohort student in interpreting correspondence from colleges, including offers of admission and financial aid.

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