SUMMARY: Under limited supervision, leads and coordinates school-based activities that support the C-CREO GEAR-UP Grant goals and objectives to increase the college- going rate of secondary school students..

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required.  The job description is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Establishes the site-based C-CREO program and oversees its implementation. Communicates C-CREO’s vision and goals.
• Orients students, parents, school faculty and staff to GEAR UP and raise awareness of the benefits of postsecondary education in the communities at large.
• Serves as a college planning resource for parents, teachers, educators, and counselors.
• Develops and implements comprehensive pre-college programs for middle and high school students that include career exploration, academic planning and preparation, financial planning and college application assistance.
• Works with C-CREO staff to provide summer enrichment activities.
• Develops and implements parent workshops and special events that encourage and foster parental involvement.
• Conducts and supervises college visits and arranges for virtual tours.
• Manages data collection for project events including student and parent participation.
• Develops annual work plan.
• Serves as a mentor and positive role model for the C-CREO students and encourages student’s participation in project activities.
• Completes other duties as assigned or required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor Degree in Education or related field (masters degree preferred); AND two (2) years counseling, teaching or experience working with youth; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Required Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of effective project management, leadership, supervision, and training.
• Student academic motivation strategies.
• Community resources and student cohort needs.
• Community College & University academic standards and systems.
• District, School Board, and Department policies and procedures.  

Required Skills in:

• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with coworkers and other individuals in contact during the course of work; communicating clearly and concisely.
• Time management, facilitation, organization, written and oral communication skills.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing standard software such as Microsoft Office and some specialized software; functioning standard office equipment.
• Developing and implementing individualized academic achievement plans.
• Practicing methods involved in providing quality customer service.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a standard office environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends.
• Ability to travel and represent the District.