STUDENT DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST-TRIO STUDENT SUPPORT PROGRAM

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley • Edinburg, TX

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About The Position

Responsible for providing program outreach, recruitment and coordinating student support services to assigned population.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Two (2) years of experience working within an education or service-related agency performing closely related duties.
• Exceptional planning and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree from an accredited university.
• Experience obtained in Higher Education

Responsibilities

• Organizes and conducts program outreach and recruitment activities on and off campus in support of program enrollment goals.
• Creates and delivers presentations and other print and online materials to support enrollment and program goals.
• Responsible for counseling of prospective students, regarding program requirements, procedures, including but not limited to, programs of study, admissions, scholarships, financial aid, housing, student life, and registration.
• Responsible for meeting with assigned students to provide college readiness and success support, which may include problem-solving strategies, academic and career advising, coaching, and short- and long-term goal setting.
• Coordinates student services with other university departments to aid students with academic and personal development.
• Coordinates educational student travel opportunities and chaperones students during excursions.
• Trains, mentors, and supervises assigned employees.
• Recommends and develops programs and/or initiatives to support student retention, success, and completion.
• Listens to student concerns and inquiries and provides solution-oriented recommendations and makes appropriate on-campus and community referrals as necessary.
• Utilizes various assessment tools such as career interests inventories, educational surveys, and institutional questionnaires in support of the advising process.
• Plans and organizes seminars, workshops, and presentations designed to engage student populations over topics relevant to transition and success in higher education (i.e., pre-college presentations, first-year sessions, financial literacy, financial aid, life skills etc.) as specified in the program's objectives.
• Ensures programs objectives are met by collecting required data, tracking student progress and recommending timely interventions.
• Compiles reports throughout the year and submits to program director for evaluation.
• Collaborates with university stakeholders/partners to promote the goals and objectives of the assigned program.
• Coordinates program informational sessions for various audiences such as parents, school district personnel, community agencies, and other college access partners.
• Interprets and maintains knowledge of current federal, state, and institutional policies and procedures pertaining to assigned program, admissions, financial aid & scholarships.
• Supports university initiatives such as Commencement, Vaquero Round Up, Orientation, and others as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees