UT GEAR UP Mindset College Ready Site Coordinator (Aldine / Houston)

UT GEAR UP Mindset College Ready Site Coordinator (Aldine / Houston)

The UT GEAR UP Mindset College Ready (MCR) 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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic enrichment, informational, and motivational opportunities and interventions, including mentoring, tutoring, and advising activities for GEAR UP cohort 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.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in counseling, social work, child development, education, public administration, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications : Master's degree, in-depth knowledge of secondary education requirements in Texas, knowledge of postsecondary education options, application procedures, and admission requirements.

The university provides employees a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, and paid leave, in addition to other programs and services.

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