Outreach Coordinator

Canyon, TX

Full time

R-097957

Job Title

Outreach Coordinator

Agency

West Texas A&M University

Department

Upward Bound

Proposed Minimum Salary

$16.68 hourly

Job Location

Canyon, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits (https://www.wtamu.edu/business-finance/human-resources/benefits.html)

NOTICE - All posted positions are subject to budget approval.

General Summary:

The Upward Bound Math-Science (UBMS) Outreach Coordinator is responsible for providing direct services to project participants as prescribed in the UBMS grant plan of operation and objectives. This position is also responsible for developing and coordinating project services, activities, and events that are mission-centered in providing supports and opportunities for project participants to succeed in secondary education and pursue a post-secondary degree within a STEM field.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates outreach activities and services for target high schools and communities.

• Provides individual and group academic advising on course work, degree plans, and class scheduling.

• Also provides individual advising on academic development, college entrance exams, admissions requirements, financial aid, financial literacy, and career exploration to project participants at target high schools.

• Evaluates participants’ academic, social, and personal needs to determine project service delivery and develop individual service plans for project participants.

• Assists with coordinating the Upward Bound Math-Science project’s tutoring and academic enrichment programs during the academic year and summer months.

• Assists with planning and conducting various educational and cultural events and trips for participants.

• Responsible for developing and executing specific plans and programs for recruiting, assessing eligibility and selecting students for the project.

• Responsible for conducting recruiting presentations about the project to students, parents, and target school officials.

• Conduct presentations on financial aid, financial literacy, college admissions, entrance testing requirements, and career planning to project participants and parents.

• Maintains 100% compliance with timely completion of required System, University and job-specific online training courses.

• This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties as assigned.

Necessary Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree is required or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Two (2) years of related experience with counseling/advising high school students on educational requirements and goals.

• Experience and knowledge of secondary education curriculum.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Must be able to use personal vehicle for work-related travel to target high schools in Amarillo and Hereford, TX.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree

• Direct experience providing pre-college outreach and mentoring services to first-generation, low-income students.

• Knowledge of Texas Public School curriculum, college admissions, and financial aid processes.

• Demonstrated knowledge in serving TRIO and/or other underrepresented students.

Applicant Instructions:

Please include the following with your application:

• Cover letter

• Resume

• Three references

Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application. Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at [email protected] .

Due to budgetary reasons, West Texas A&M University will not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Texas law requires all males age 18 through 25 to be properly registered with the Selective Service System.

Equal Opportunity /Veterans/Disability Employer.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

WT is located in Canyon, Texas, on a 342-acre residential campus. Established in 1910, the University has been part of The Texas A&M University System since 1990. WT, a Hispanic Serving Institution since 2016, boasts an enrollment of about 10,000 and offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 39 master’s degrees and two doctoral degrees.

WT’s long-standing commitment has always been to serve both the students and the region of the Panhandle. Our employees make a difference every day in the lives of thousands of students, and that has countless ripple effects on people throughout the region, the state and the world. Moreover, employees are encouraged to grow professionally and personally thanks to a supportive work environment.

At WT, your future is our future. Employees and their dependents get half-off their tuition and fees. The minimum starting wage is $15 per hour. Employees also have generous health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance packages, plus free basic life insurance and enrollment in the Texas Teacher Retirement System. Flexible or compressed work-week arrangements are also available.Find out more at: https://wtamu.edu/benefits

West Texas A&M University is located in Canyon, home to Palo Duro Canyon and the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. Canyon also is conveniently located near Amarillo, the largest city on Interstate 40 between Oklahoma City and Albuquerque. This region is renowned for its historical significance, vibrant arts and entertainment options, unique shopping, delicious food and the friendliest people in the state.