Job Description
Program Planning and Implementation :
- Coordinate counties involved in the Rural Student Success Initiative including general oversight of project implementation of college access / success programming in designated rural school districts.
- Serve as the college access and success expert for programming developed for individual work plans.
- Support the Project Director in working with the project advisory committee of stakeholders and practitioners who will help provide insight for creating relevant programming.
- Build and maintain positive and professional relationships with team members, including Extension specialists, leadership coaches, county Extension agents, school personnel, students and families.
- Collaborate with external partners and leverage additional resources and expertise for building collective impact.
- Support the county Extension agent by extending subject matter expertise and providing training.
- Coordinate the work plan, including regular monitoring of project calendar to ensure timely task completion.
- Develop and foster positive working relationships with the school districts, higher education administrators and personnel involved in the project.
- Provide daily support for all project team members.
- Monitor strict program compliance with administrative policies and procedures, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Professional Development Support and Training :
- Provide professional development to school districts, county agents, and other project stakeholders.
- Collaborate with project team members to train and support AgriLife Extension Agents in engaging with, and driving local implementation of college access workplan.
- Engage in personal professional development to stay current about trends and techniques in the college access and success field
Evaluation and Reporting :
- Collaborate with data specialist to support the set of performance targets, measurable impacts and critical milestones that will define success.
- Monitor data and use it to inform programming and design relevant activities.
- Provide timely reports of project activities based upon reporting timeline and upon request.
- Share regular progress of project and impact reports with project team and stakeholders.
Minimum Requirements :
Education :
Bachelor's degree in a related field
Experience :
Two years of related experience.
Preferred Experience Four years of relevant professional experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
- Knowledge of word processing, database, presentation and spreadsheet applications.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities - Must be able to travel to rural regions in Texas.
30+ days ago