Coordinator II, Special Programs (TRIO Success Coach)
The University of Texas at Arlington

Job Info

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Posting Number:

S05918P

Position Title:

Coordinator II, Special Programs (TRIO Success Coach)

Department:

Student Support Svc

Location:

Arlington

Job Family:

Student Success

Position Status:

Full-time

Work Hours:

Standard

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm.

• Occasional travel to national and regional professional conferences.
• Occasional evening and weekend hours for campus events.

Open to:

External and Internal

Salary:

Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.

Duration:

Funding expected to continue

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Benefits at UTA:

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits

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University Information:

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 "Very High Research Activity" institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times' annual "Best for Vets: Colleges" list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA's $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

Job Summary:

The Coordinator II, Special Programs, TRIO Success Coach, will serve as a coach and guide TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) participants through their undergraduate career. They will develop resources to assist participants in their academic success, and to document these actions. TRIO SSS participants are students from under-represented backgrounds: 1) first-generation college students, 2) low-socioeconomic status (SES) students, 3) students with a disability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide individual advising and coaching to students to address academic, personal, career, and financial areas/concerns.
• Assess academic/non-academic needs, monitor progress and conduct an ongoing evaluation for each student. Emphasis on academic and career goal setting, learning strategies, time management and organization, self-regulation, and self-efficacy.
• Develop and implement programming in areas related to grant's focus areas for student success, for example workshops, activities, and events.
• Accurately document program services for local and federal reporting.
• Maintain accurate contact data for each assigned participant.
• Assist with completion of annual performance report, which serves to document services provided by program to participants.
• Evaluate programming efforts and services, provides feedback to improve services and programming with program students.
• Maintain collection of University-wide support resources to refer students to appropriate academic personnel and support.
• Assist with promoting support services to the faculty, staff, and students at UTA.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social sciences, social work, education, psychology, or related field.
• Two Plus (2+) years of experience working with college or university students in advising, mentoring or coaching setting.
• Experience and training in administering and interpreting individualized assessments.
• Experience working with students in developing individual academic plans of action.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree or graduate hours in social work, education, psychology, counseling or a related field.
• Three (3) years or more experience providing direct case management services to college students/ adolescent community youth.
• Experience working with low-income, first generation, and/or disable students, or TRIO-like students.
• TRIO experience.
• Experience in facilitating and presenting workshops in a college environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrates ability to conduct individual and small group advisement sessions.
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of computer database software, data collection, data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to aid in research and grant writing.
• Excellent communication and team building skills.
• Ability to build rapport and communicate effectively.
• Computer and data entry skills.
• Ability to problem solve, set goals, and time management skills.
• Confidentiality & Compliance with policies and regulations (Federal and University).
• Experience working with students in an advisory, administrative, or educational capacity.
• Basic knowledge of program models and best practices for offering services to various populations of students, including students in academic difficulty, and students at risk for leaving the institution
• Working knowledge of college student services, college student development theory, and retention theory.
• Working knowledge of student information systems as related to student records and advising.
• Working knowledge of federal regulations such as Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Excellent analytical skills in interpreting quantitative and qualitative data.
• Professional skills in the use of Microsoft Office or related software in producing reports, presentations and a variety of other related documents.
• Ability to develop specific programming goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish desired outcomes.

Working Conditions:

CBC Requirement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.

ADA Accommodations:

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.

Number of Vacancies:

1

Minimum Number of References Required:

3

Maximum Number of References Accepted:

3

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

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