Upward Bound-Outreach Coordinator

Upward Bound-Outreach Coordinator

Location:

Alpine

Department:
Upward Bound

Job No.: G98254

Posting Date: 02/09/2026

End Date:
Until Filled Yes

Salary: $36,568

• Bachelor’s in counseling, education or related field and two years experience working with low income and/or academically disadvantaged individuals.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Philosophical commitment to promoting academic achievement for low‑income and/or first‑generation populations.
• Freedom from racial/ethnic/sexual orientation biases.
• Ability to maintain flexible schedule, including evening and weekend work.
• Computer, web, and social networking skills.

• Background in counseling, career development, financial aid, and academic advising.
• Background similar to that of the participants.
• Teaching experience.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Responsible for coordinating Upward Bound activities for involvement with the Community.

Essential duties include:

• Responsible for Van Horn, Sierra Blanca and Terlingua participants; 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 and provide workshops for participants.
• Maintain accurate up‑to‑date student records, student academic records, follow‑up info., etc.; prepare and maintain time and effort forms, etc.
• Plan and coordinate college visitations, cultural activities, workshops, and events for students, teachers, parents and the community.
• Coordinate opportunities for mentoring and participation in Upward Bound events.
• Prepare/submit reports as requested by the Project Director; attend Upward Bound and other trainings/meetings as needed.
• Maintain a pleasant, professional, and welcoming demeanor and an office atmosphere conducive to meeting the needs of disadvantaged students.
• Serve Upward Bound students on all three campuses during weekly visits;
  Saturday Program events and Summer Camp; and other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times.
• Supervise and coordinate tutors and mentors at the assigned target schools; conduct and document regular weekly tutor and mentor training meetings.

Position is Security Sensitive.

• Resume
• Letter of Intent
• Transcripts
• Letter of Recommendation (1)
• Letter of Recommendation (2)
• Letter of Recommendation (3)
• Transcript 2
• Transcript 3

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