Grant Specialist, Part-Time

Texas State Technical College•Harlingen, TX

About The Position

The Part-Time Grant Specialist position supports and assists the Grant Director in the development, planning and delivering of advising to eligible participants. The Grant Specialist will serve as a liaison between the program, school districts and other organizations in coordinating recruitment of new students, gathering, entering, and organizing data necessary for program effectiveness and continuity. Starting pay is $19.33 USD Hourly. Anticipated 19 hours per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required.
A minimum of two to three years of TRIO and/or migrant experience in academic support programs, or similar programs for disadvantaged students.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and meet program objectives.
Strong oral and written communication skills (Bilingual required)
Must be able to work a flexible schedule of occasional evenings and weekends.
Demonstrate professional or personal experience in overcoming barriers similar to those facing the project participants.
Security sensitive position.

Responsibilities

Assist and work alongside our team with the implementation of the recruitment strategy within the target schools.
Daily data entry in our software to track student participation, engagement, and success tied to our grant objectives.
Prepare materials and facilitate participant recruitment campaigns in accordance with TSTC and US Department of Education guidelines.
Evaluate participant applications to determine eligibility.
Advise and assist current and former students and their parents with submission of program, college, and financial aid applications.
Assess the need for tutoring and track academic progress.
Assist with program coordination of tutoring; monitor academic progress and class attendance.
Create and plan curriculums for student sessions/activities to support learning during enrichment trips, service learning projects and cultural excursions.
Lead and facilitate weekly/bi-weekly/monthly workshops/sessions, student leadership retreat, enrichment trips, service learning projects and cultural excursions.
Provide a variety of styles of service from in person to virtual options.
Make outbound calls and/or visits to prospective students qualifying them on their interest and verify enrollment eligibility.
Maintain student files and documentation of eligibility and services.
Input, maintain, and track student attendance, academic progress and reporting using program databases.
Maintain and compile information needed for the reports required by TSTC Office of Sponsored Programs and the US Department of Education.
Coordinate with principals, counselors, teachers and agencies seeking program information.
Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with school districts and agencies to meet the program objectives.
Work closely with school districts and TSTC staff while providing services to support student success and retention.
Travel for professional development opportunities at local, state, and national level.
Travel for student enrichment trips, leadership retreat and cultural excursions.
Other duties as assigned which support the purpose and initiatives of the program as well as the College.