Coordinator of TRIO, Upward Bound
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Education
Posted on May 8, 2024
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Position Information
Job Title
Coordinator of TRIO, Upward Bound
Posting Number
F006078
Position Status
Full Time
Assignment Length
This field only applies to Faculty
Grant Funded
Yes
Category
APT
Class Code
15
Starting Pay
$61,484
Special Note
Commensurate with education and experience.
Location
South
Department
SO Student Development & Education Support Service
Job Summary
Reporting to the Director of TRIO programs, the Coordinator of TRIO, Upward Bound is responsible for coordinating all activities and services related to a specific Upward Bound grant program. This position provides educational and college preparatory services to assist high school students with completing their secondary education and enrollment into a post-secondary institution.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Performance Requirements*
- Conducts academic needs assessments and develops student educational plans
- Coordinates special events, including college tours, field trips, educational and social issues workshops, and out-of-state trips
- Develops program and event publication
- Tracks academic progress of program participants
- Tracks program graduates as they progress through post-secondary education
- Engages in program recruitment
- Maintains accurate records for grant compliance
- Organizes annual, monthly, and weekly performance reports
- Hires, trains, and oversees on-call staff assisting in grant program delivery
- Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations as assigned to support the essential performance requirements
- Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
- Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
- Supports the mission, values, and goals and principles of the College
Works under the general supervision of the Director of TRIO Programs
*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required
The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Required Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Three (3) years of experience working with students from low-income or first-generation backgrounds
- Experience in program coordination and management
- Master's degree in higher education, advising, counseling, social work, or related area
- TRIO grant experience
- Experience in advising and/or providing support services to students from a variety of backgrounds
- Experience working with new student programs in a college or university setting
- Bilingual English/Spanish conversational ability
- Knowledge of student characteristics and campus/college programs
- Skilled in communication and team building across all areas of the college
- Ability to prepare/present programs to groups from various backgrounds
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to use Online Student Records Management Systems such as Blumen
- Ability to work independently, follow established procedures and regulations, and use discretion and judgment
- Ability to multi-task and work under conditions of high stress and high volume during peak periods.
- Ability to work in a case management process environment
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
- Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work are varied and unpredictable in scope and volume
- Ability to analyze data and provide sound recommendations based on policy, procedure, practice, and existing regulations
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Special Instructions Summary
Posted
04/30/2024
Posting Contact Summary
Should you have questions specific to this position please contact the following individual
Contact
Trichele Davenport
*
trichele.davenport@tccd.edu
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Cover Letter
- Certification / License
- Military/Foster Care Preference Documentation
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
- High School Diploma / GED
- 60 or more College Credit Hours
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
- None of the above
- * How many years of experience do you have working with students from low-income or first-generation backgrounds?
- None
- Less than 1 year of experience
- 1 year of experience
- 2 years of experience
- 3 years of experience
- 4 years of experience
- 5 or more years of experience
- * How many years of experience do you have directly related to this position?
- None
- Less than 1 year experience
- 1 year of experience
- 2 years of experience
- 3 years of experience
- 4 years of experience
- 5 or more years of experience
- * Do you have experience working in a college or university setting?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience in program coordination and management?
- Yes
- No
- * How many years of experience do you have in program coordination and management?
- Less than 1 years of experience
- 1 year of experience
- 2 years of experience
- 3 years of experience
- 4 years of experience
- 5 or more years of experience
- * Please describe your experience (responses are used to determine eligibility).
(Open Ended Question) - * Do you have experience in TRIO grants?
- Yes
- No
- * How would you rate your level of experience using word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)?
- Advanced
- Intermediate
- Beginner
- None
- * How would you rate your experience with web-based software?
- Advanced
- Intermediate
- Beginner
- None
- * How long have you been in your current role with TCC?
- Less than 6 months
- More than 6 months
- I am not a current TCC employee
- I am a current TCC student employee
- * How many years of experience do you have working with TRIO or other similar outreach programs in a higher education setting?
- None
- 1 year of experience
- 2 years of experience
- 3 years of experience
- 4 years of experience
- 5 or more years of experience
