Project Coordinator GEAR UP- Ft. Stockton

Summary

Function: Responsible in coordinating of GEAR UP activities for involvement with the Community.

Duties

Essential: Responsible for Middle & High School participants from surrounding area; Meet individually and in groups with participants regularly to provide academic advisement, information, and assistance related to successful school completion and postsecondary entry/re-entry and graduation; Assist students with academic and career exploration, goal setting, planning, and follow through; Monitor progress; Provide workshops for participants; Maintain accurate up-to-date student academic records; Prepare and maintain time and effort forms; Plan and coordinate college visitations, cultural activities, workshops, and events for students, teachers, parents and the community; Provide participants' families training and support; coordinate opportunities for mentoring and participation in program events; Prepare/submit reports as requested; Attend GEAR UP and other trainings/meetings as needed; Maintain a pleasant, professional, and welcoming demeanor and an office atmosphere conducive to meeting the needs of low-income, academically disadvantaged, and first-generation students; All Project Coordinators will directly serve GEAR UP students; additionally, Coordinate activities for GEAR UP PTO, community partners' coordinator, and data collection coordinator; Other duties as assigned; Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times.

Non-Essential: Duties unique to the particular department and other duties as assigned.

Supervision

Received: General instructions and work periodically reviewed by department head.

Given: Supervise and coordinate tutors and mentors at the assigned target schools. Conduct and document regular weekly tutor & mentor training meetings.

Working Conditions

Usual: Position is Security Sensitive.

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Human Resources Director.