Job Description
Instructions to applicants
PLEASE NOTE
All applications should contain complete job history entries, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes and curriculum vitae do not take the place of this required information. Location:
Marfa, Ft. Davis, Presidio Department:
Gear Up Grant Job No.: G98246 Until Filled:
Yes Salary:
$38,000 Required:
Bachelor's in counseling, education or related field and two years experience working with low-income, academically disadvantaged, and first-generation individuals. Strong communication and organizational skills; Philosophical commitment to promoting low-income, academically disadvantaged, and first-generation populations; Ability to maintain flexible schedule, including evening and weekend work. Computer, web, and social networking skills. Preferred:
Master's degree in counseling/related field. Assessment experience. Background in counseling, career development, financial aid, and academic advising. Background similar to that of the participants. Teaching experience. Bilingual in Spanish and English. Primary Responsibilities Summary Function:
Responsible in coordinating of GEAR UP activities for involvement with the Community. Duties Essential:
Responsible for Middle & High School participants from surrounding area; Meet individually and in groups with participants regularly to provide academic advisement, information, and assistance related to successful school completion and postsecondary entry/re-entry and graduation; Assist students with academic and career exploration, goal setting, planning, and follow through; Monitor progress; Provide workshops for participants; Maintain accurate up-to-date student academic records; Prepare and maintain time and effort forms; Plan and coordinate college visitations, cultural activities, workshops, and events for students, teachers, parents and the community; Provide participants' families training and support; coordinate opportunities for mentoring and participation in program events; Prepare/submit reports as requested; Attend GEAR UP and other trainings/meetings as needed; Maintain a pleasant, professional, and welcoming demeanor and an office atmosphere conducive to meeting the needs of low-income, academically disadvantaged, and first-generation students; All Project Coordinators will directly serve GEAR UP students; additionally, Coordinate activities for GEAR UP PTO, community partners' coordinator, and data collection coordinator; Other duties as assigned; Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times. Non-Essential:
Duties unique to the particular department and other duties as assigned. Supervision Received:
General instructions and work periodically reviewed by department head. Given:
Supervise and coordinate tutors and mentors at the assigned target schools. Conduct and document regular weekly tutor & mentor training meetings. Working Conditions Usual:
Position is Security Sensitive. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Human Resources Director. Other Information An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing. Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at https://srinfo.sulross.edu/udps/ The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing stulife@sulross.edu About SRSU Our campuses span a fascinating part of Texas-Alpine, in the heart of the beautiful Big Bend area, and Del Rio, Eagle Pass and Uvalde along the vibrant, bicultural Texas/Mexico border. What you've heard is true - there is something very special about the areas we serve in our great State, and Sul Ross State University is vital to the continued growth and progress of our students and the communities we serve. Sul Ross State provides students with the education they need to translate their passions into a fulfilling career. This life-changing experience has a multi-generational impact, transforming the lives of our students, their families and positively impacting the communities in which they reside. We value learning and strive to provide high quality education in a welcoming, supportive environment. We take pride in the fact that we serve a diverse population including many first-generation college students as well as non-traditional students, international students, student-athletes and graduate students. From teaching, coaching and law enforcement, to science, ranch management and the Fine Arts, SRSU offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Known as the Frontier University of Texas, Sul Ross encourages each student to explore their own frontiers and to exceed their educational, personal and professional goals. For more information about how we're strategizing for the future, I invite you to visit www.sulross.edu .
