Student Development Coordinator TRIO, Upward Bound (Grant Funded)

Job Summary:

The Student Development Coordinator TRIO - Upward Bound is responsible for supervising and coordinating service learning and community engagement efforts in support of the Upward Bound program. This position creates and implements leadership programs and supervises and coordinates recruitment for student organizations. This position is expected to have a high level of TRIO Program-specific knowledge.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Performance Requirements*
⦁ Creates club and organization packets for protocol
⦁ Provides guidance to student organizations
⦁ Assists with overall recruitment and marketing
⦁ Trains and develops student leaders
⦁ Develops, promotes, and implements service projects
⦁ Assists faculty and students in developing service learning projects
⦁ Acts as a liaison between faculty, students, and community agencies
⦁ Recruits organizations to partner with the college in service projects
⦁ Orientates students in service learning
⦁ Participates in community outreach programs
⦁ Coordinates and provides guidance to student leadership of various clubs and organizations
⦁ Acts as a liaison between students and university representatives
⦁ Coordinates major festivals that bring in local businesses as well as universities
⦁ Schedules tours and tour guides for both high schools and orientation tours

Service Excellence
⦁ Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations as assigned to support the essential performance requirements
⦁ Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
⦁ Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
⦁ Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College

Supervision
Works under the general supervision of the Coordinator of TRIO, Upward Bound

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

⦁ Associate's degree or 60 college hours
⦁ One (1) year working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

⦁ At least one (1) completed course in the specialized field or equivalent knowledge and experience
⦁ At least one year's working experience planning, publicizing and implementing programs

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

⦁ Knowledge of computerized systems, including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
⦁ Knowledge of student issues and how they affect a student's participation in campus activities
⦁ Skilled in customer service and interpersonal relationships
⦁ Skilled in leadership
⦁ Ability to enthusiastically communicate with and relate to the community college student

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Demands
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.