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Student Dev. Specialist I
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Position Number: 4926173
Location: El Paso, TX
Position Type: Student Affairs and Services

Student Dev. Specialist I

Job ID: 11321
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: $RegTemp

FLSA Status

Exempt

Posting End Date

Open until filled

Earliest Start Date

February 1, 2024

Salary

$35,568 annually

Hours per Week

40.00 Standard from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Hiring Department

GEAR UP

Please Note

Note: The primary accountabilities below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed below. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and must be insurable as defined in the UT System UTS 157, as applicable to the performance of essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

Required Application Materials

A resume, cover letter, and a list of 3 professional references is required in order to apply.

Purpose of Position

The University of Texas at El Paso GEARUP programs' primary objective is to significantly increase the enrollment rate for GEARUP students in post-secondary educational institutions. Involves planning, developing, implementing and documenting program data, activities, counseling, tutoring and advising focused on students' successful graduation from high school and college, and career readiness. Works with students, program alumni, teachers, counselors, school districts, community stakeholders and parents.

Essential Functions

Identify and serve eligible GEARUP students at assigned school sites.

Design and implement a comprehensive plan with identified strategies and timelines that are grade-level specific to increase the number of GEARUP students planning and preparing to attend college and other post-secondary educational institutions and to increase the number of GEARUP high school graduates who enroll in college and other post-secondary educational institutions directly from high school.

Ensure that the approved comprehensive GEARUP college awareness and access plan includes - but is not limited to - the following components: career exploration and advising, college exploration and advising, college tours (local, regional, and national), ACT/SAT preparation and participation, the college application/admission process, and financial aid/assistance (including scholarships).

Coordinate GEARUP's college awareness and access program/services with district, local school, and other college access programs/services and with district, school-based, and other personnel.

Coordinate implementation of GEARUP's college awareness and access program with school-based staff.

Develop daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly work schedules based upon established priorities that maximize services to GEARUP students (by addressing the greatest needs of the greatest number of students).

Work with school-based staff and other service providers to ensure that each school site has a GEAR UP College Connection Center with materials, personnel, technology, and other resources available/accessible to GEARUP students.

Design and implement a variety of instructional activities, materials, and mentoring strategies related to college awareness and access for use with individual students, small groups, classes, and large groups in assembly, classroom, conference, seminar, summer program, workshop, and other appropriate settings.

Provide GEARUP students with assistance in the areas of academic achievement, school success (attendance, behavior, personal, and social issues), and life-skills (e.g., organization skills, time management, individual and social responsibility, and work ethic) that impact school performance and college access, readiness, enrollment, and success.

Deliver a wide range of direct parent activities and services including - but not limited to - in-service, training, and workshop sessions related to college awareness and access topics, e.g., college applications/admissions, financial aid, and
career/college/life choices.

Design and implement programs and strategies that help to encourage student participation in GEARUP and other academic remediation/enrichment programs.
Contact and communicate directly with parents/guardians on a regular basis to ensure parent awareness of and involvement in their child's school performance and to secure parent support of student participation in GEARUP, school, and other activities.

Work closely with school-based staff to facilitate and improve home-school communication.

Promote, support, and encourage both parent and student participation in appropriate GEARUP activities and services.

Function as a GEARUP team member by working collaboratively, cooperatively, and effectively with other College Access Professionals, Dropout Prevention Specialists, the Parent Involvement Specialist, and other GEARUP staff.

Maintain accurate data, records, and files to document all college awareness and access activities conducted and services provided.

Maintain accurate data, records, and files to track the activities, achievement, participation, progress, and status of individual GEARUP students.

Report daily in the designated database/data collection system all activities conduct and services delivered to/for GEARUP parent/guardians, students, staff, and educators.

Submit accurate, complete, and timely data and performance reports on a weekly, quarterly, semester, and/or annual basis as required.

Perform other duties related to GEARUP Program Targets/Benchmarks and Strategies as assigned.

Planning and implementation of road trip college experiences in the high school; this includes recruitment, collecting all necessary permission slips/forms, scheduling parent and student meetings, planning with campus administrators, traveling with and supervision of students during trip is mandatory.

Under general supervision, the incumbent will participate in efforts to increase the number of educationally disadvantaged and/or low-income students who attain eligibility and competitiveness for admission to postsecondary education. The incumbent will provide services designed to motivate junior high and/or high school students in assigned region to prepare academically for higher education.

Attends conferences and workshops to keep abreast of the regulations and expectations of the GEAR UP grant.

Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Guidance Supervisor or other appropriate administrator.

Develops and maintains program visibility in schools. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with K-14 and higher education institutions and / or community entities. Develops collaborative relationships with other college-going programs.

Involves planning, developing, implementing and documenting program data, activities, counseling, tutoring and advising focused on students' successful graduation from high school and college, and career readiness. Works with students, program alumni, teachers, counselors, school districts, community stakeholders and parents.

Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.

Complies with all State and University policies.

Other duties may be assigned.

No supervisory responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor's degree from four year college or university within area of assigned responsibility

Three years of related experience to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must successfully complete and pass the ISD background check.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in the field of college awareness/access and/or a related field.

Minimum of one (1) year experience working in a school-based or a college/university setting, urban public school experience recommended,

Experience working with at-risk urban minority youth in grades 5-12 strongly recommended and preferred.

Experience in supervising and leading a team.

Fluency in Spanish preferred.

Strong technology skills.

Knowledge about EL Paso County and surrounding region, and the target population.

Strong written and oral communication skills, including public speaking skills and listening skills.

Strong interpersonal and human relations skills.

Ability to function effectively in hectic and fast-paced work environments through prioritization of multiple, and sometimes conflicting, demands in order to meet established deadlines.

Ability to develop positive working relationships with, build rapport with, and motivate both co-workers and clients.

Cultural competency; appreciation, embracing, and valuing of diversity.

Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and independent decision-making skills.

Ability to function as a team player and to work collaboratively and cooperatively in a shared-decision-making environment.

Capability to function as an independent, self-motivated, and self-reliant self-starter who initiates appropriate actions and strategies and can work successfully without constant direction and close supervision.

Required to travel to multiple school sites and other work locations.

Required to travel to GEAR UP events, professional trainings, and other related assignments on local, state, and national level.

Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 25 lbs.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level for this work environment is moderate.

Additional Information

This position is grant funded and is contingent upon availability of funds.

EO/AA Statement

In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.

To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=11321&PostingSeq=1