STEM Coordinator - Upward Bound (Grant Funded)

The STEM Coordinator is responsible with the effective planning and smooth implementation of tasks associated with the mission of Upward Bound, i.e., to motivate and prepare selected high school students to experience success in high school and higher education until graduation.

This position is funded in whole or in part, by an external grant and is subject to immediate termination if the grant funding ceases. No employee who is in such a position may file a grievance over the termination of the position. While it is possible that grant funding may be renewed, the current funding for this position ends on May 31, 2027.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Assists with successful recruitment, enrollment, retention, and supervision of students.
• Assists students with preparation for and completion of registration for the SAT and ACT assessments.
• Administers and interprets career interest inventories to students.
• Provides learning strategies to assist students toward increased retention of knowledge and improving grades.
• Develops and presents motivational STEM workshops to students and parents or guardians.
• Maintains accurate records and assist with the compilation of reports.
• Assists with planning and implementing highly successful STEM programs and STEM services to enable participants to successfully complete high school, apply for college admissions, financial aid including scholarships, and / or housing.
• Conducts follow-up on former participants.
• Makes regular school visits to provide STEM educational services to participants.
• Assists students with completion of the FAFSA, Common Application, Apply Texas Application, scholarship applications, etc.
• Assists students with the development of academic resumes and strongly effective college essays for college applications.
• Assists the Director as assigned with developing and implementing STEM program activities.
• Reviews students' high school grades each grading period and assist with the development of a plan for continual improvement.
• Assists with the implementation of tutorial sessions.
• Coordinates and supervises students inside / outdoors on STEM field trips as well as during physical recreation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

St. Mary's University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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