Grant Coordinator

Grant Coordinator

This is a grant funded position. Continuation of this position is contingent upon grant funding. Reports to the Director of Upward Bound Del Valle at Texas State University. The Upward Bound Coordinator promotes educational achievement and the pursuit of post-secondary education enrollment for program participants. Position located at target school in Del Valle, Texas with frequent travel to the Texas State University campus in San Marcos, Texas. Evening and weekend work required.

Assist with program recruitment. Complete Individual Education Plans (IEP) and Needs Assessments annually for new and continuing participants. Develop and implement innovative co-curricular programming for students and parents/guardians including workshops, trips, and events. Develop and oversee afterschool academic tutoring on a weekly basis. Ensure students effectively utilize tutoring services provided and communicate needs from tutors as appropriate. Assist Director with Saturday Instruction Sessions (once a month). Serve as a lead for afterschool tutors, interns, Saturday instructors, summer instructors and summer resident assistants/mentors. Oversee the assessment and reporting of participant progress, personal growth, and academic performance. Provide college admission and financial aid process information. Ensure that senior participants take appropriate steps toward high school graduation and college enrollment. Assist program director in maintenance of participant files and program-specific documentation to ensure all appropriate services and contacts are entered into the student database; verify promotion, retention, and graduation of all current participants. Assist with pre and post evaluations for participants and parents/guardians. Monitor outcome objectives, collect data, and assist in preparing annual performance reports/other reports as assigned. Develop and maintain professional outreach networks within target area communities and schools, serving as a liaison and point of contact as needed. Participate in professional development opportunities to promote personal and professional growth. Conduct other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position. - Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work or a related field. Experience with academic support programs that include academic advising, and the college exploration/application process. Experience developing programs, events, trips, and workshops for students. Effective writing and speaking skills. Experience with computer software (Microsoft suite) and database management platforms.

Preferred Qualifications - Master's degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work or a related field. Experience supervising part time staff. Experience in planning educational and/or cultural trips. 2 years experience with academic advising, college, and career preparation, and the college exploration/application process. Experience facilitating students/parents through the college admission and financial aid process. Bilingual (Spanish) speaking/writing.