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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

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.