College Access Specialist

Texas A&M University System•College Station, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The College Access Specialist serves as an effective team member to plan, produce, implement and evaluate the Rural Student Success Initiative. This role involves coordinating counties involved in the initiative, providing expertise in college access and success programming, and building relationships with various stakeholders. The specialist will also support project implementation, monitor program compliance, and engage in professional development.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Two years of related experience.
Knowledge of word processing, database, presentation and spreadsheet applications.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills.
Must be able to travel to rural regions in Texas.

Nice To Haves

Four years of relevant professional experience

Responsibilities

Coordinates counties involved in the Rural Student Success Initiative including general oversight of project implementation of college access/success programming in designated rural school districts.
Serves as the college access and success expert for programming developed for individual work plans.
Supports the Project Director in working with the project advisory committee of stakeholders and practitioners who will help provide insight for creating relevant programming.
Builds and maintains positive and professional relationships with team members, including Extension specialists, leadership coaches, county Extension agents, school personnel, students and families.
Collaborates with external partners and leverage additional resources and expertise for building collective impact.
Supports the county Extension agent by extending subject matter expertise and providing training.
Coordinates the work plan, including regular monitoring of project calendar to ensure timely task completion.
Develops and fosters positive working relationships with the school districts, higher education administrators and personnel involved in the project.
Provides daily support for all project team members.
Monitors strict program compliance with administrative policies and procedures, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Provides professional development to school districts, county agents, and other project stakeholders.
Collaborates with project team members to train and support AgriLife Extension Agents in engaging with, and driving local implementation of college access workplan.
Engages in personal professional development to stay current about trends and techniques in the college access and success field.
Collaborates with data specialist to support the set of performance targets, measurable impacts and critical milestones that will define success.
Monitors data and use it to inform programming and design relevant activities.
Provides timely reports of project activities based upon reporting timeline and upon request.
Shares regular progress of project and impact reports with project team and stakeholders.