Program Coordinator
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Job Location:
Arlington, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Program Coordinator provides strategic leadership and operational management for UTAs Blaze Forward Network and Go Center program. This position advances the universitys mission of college access student engagement and success by supervising student mentors and ambassadors coordinating innovative programming and fostering strong partnerships with school districts faculty staff and community stakeholders. The Coordinator supports both high school and college students through intentional outreach professional development and resource connections driving retention persistence and graduation outcomes.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Supervise train and mentor Go Center Mentors and Blaze Forward Ambassadors providing coaching performance monitoring and professional development to ensure program quality. Coordinate and host workshops events and networking opportunities that foster academic readiness personal development and career preparation for high school and college students. Oversee daily operations of the Blaze Forward Network and Go Center programs aligning activities with enrollment access and student success goals. Plan and facilitate professional development initiatives including fall and summer trainings weekly meetings and targeted workshops for mentors and ambassadors. Collaborate with university departments (Financial Aid Academic Advising Career Services etc.) and serve as liaison to K12 districts and community partners to streamline student support. Manage administrative processes including payroll biweekly time sheet submissions and compliance with grant and HR policies. Oversee data collection tracking and reporting of student participation engagement and outcomes. Use data insights to assess effectiveness and inform improvements. Coordinate and host recruitment and outreach events throughout the year. Perform other duties as assigned including contributing to strategic planning and program growth.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in education counseling higher education or a related field. Two (2) years of experience in college access student success or program coordination. One (1) of supervisory experience . Experience working collaboratively with various populations and partners. Reliable transportation.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in higher education student affairs counseling or a related field. Three (3) years of experience in Admissions Recruitment College Access or Advising. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Experience managing student mentoring or ambassador programs.
Work Schedule
Monday Friday; 8:00am 5:00pm Lots of traveling/days outside office.
The Program Coordinator provides strategic leadership and operational management for UTAs Blaze Forward Network and Go Center program. This position advances the universitys mission of college access student engagement and success by supervising student mentors and ambassadors coordinating innovative programming and fostering strong partnerships with school districts faculty staff and community stakeholders. The Coordinator supports both high school and college students through intentional outreach professional development and resource connections driving retention persistence and graduation outcomes.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Supervise train and mentor Go Center Mentors and Blaze Forward Ambassadors providing coaching performance monitoring and professional development to ensure program quality. Coordinate and host workshops events and networking opportunities that foster academic readiness personal development and career preparation for high school and college students. Oversee daily operations of the Blaze Forward Network and Go Center programs aligning activities with enrollment access and student success goals. Plan and facilitate professional development initiatives including fall and summer trainings weekly meetings and targeted workshops for mentors and ambassadors. Collaborate with university departments (Financial Aid Academic Advising Career Services etc.) and serve as liaison to K12 districts and community partners to streamline student support. Manage administrative processes including payroll biweekly time sheet submissions and compliance with grant and HR policies. Oversee data collection tracking and reporting of student participation engagement and outcomes. Use data insights to assess effectiveness and inform improvements. Coordinate and host recruitment and outreach events throughout the year. Perform other duties as assigned including contributing to strategic planning and program growth.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in education counseling higher education or a related field. Two (2) years of experience in college access student success or program coordination. One (1) of supervisory experience . Experience working collaboratively with various populations and partners. Reliable transportation.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in higher education student affairs counseling or a related field. Three (3) years of experience in Admissions Recruitment College Access or Advising. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Experience managing student mentoring or ambassador programs.
Work Schedule
Monday Friday; 8:00am 5:00pm Lots of traveling/days outside office.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Organizational skills
- Data Collection
- Meeting Facilitation
- Utilization Review
- Administrative Experience
- Program Development
- Public Speaking
- Supervising Experience
- Social Work
About Company
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