JOB SUMMARY

Assists in implementing a program to increase the number of HISD students who successfully attend and graduate from selective colleges and universities. Delivers EMERGE programming to HISD students and works directly with parents and school administrators to ensure that the goals of the program are met. Coordinates various EMERGE events and summer programs that supplement school-year programming.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Creates, organizes, orchestrates, and monitors plans to promote college readiness and the successful attendance of HISD graduates at selective colleges and universities.
2. Works with various departments and campuses to keep project plans on track.
3. Implements programming and curriculum at school sites to ensure that top-tier acceptance and graduation goals are met.
4. Provides individualized assistance to students in the program throughout the college and financial aid application process.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED

5. Promotes the EMERGE program at school sites and leads student recruitment for designated campuses.
6. Collaborates with the team to design, evaluate, and enhance programming and curriculum.
7. Coordinates and supports EMERGE events, including college visits, New Student Orientation, Senior Celebration, financial aid workshops, etc..
8. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree

*Applicants who do not meet these education qualifications may be considered if they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicate potential for success in this role.

WORK EXPERIENCE

3 to 5 Years

Professional experience in an academic setting

Experience in college counseling, teaching, or college admissions at an institute of higher education

Personal or professional experience at a selective college or university

*Applicants who do not meet these work experience qualifications may be considered if they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicate potential for success in this role.

SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION

Microsoft Office

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Work Leadership. Regularly provides project management or team leadership to a group of two or more employees but does not have formal supervisory responsibility. Leading and directing is restricted to monitoring work and providing guidance on escalated issues. Most of work time is spent performing many of the same duties they are leading.

WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT

Work is substantially complex, varied and regularly requires the selection and application of technical and detailed guidelines. Independent judgment is required to identify, select, and apply the most appropriate methods as well as interpret precedent. Position regularly makes recommendations to management on areas of significance to the department. Supervision received typically consists of providing direction on the more complex projects and new job duties and priorities.

BUDGET AUTHORITY

Compiles and organizes data and figures.

PROBLEM SOLVING

Decisions are made on both routine and non-routine matters with some latitude but are still subject to approval. Job is occasionally expected to recommend new solutions to problems and improve existing methods or generate new ideas.

IMPACT OF DECISIONS

Decisions have considerable impact to multiple divisions or the organization causing risks or improvements to relationships, significant efficiencies, or delays in operations, and/or significant financial gains or expenses.

Errors are serious and difficult to discover, normally involve decisions not subject to detailed review and will result in excessive costs and/or significant project delays.

COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS

Collaborate and solve problems – works with others to resolve problems, clarify or interpret complex information/policies, and provide initial screening/negotiations without approval authority. Interactions are typically with customers, senior level professional staff, and managers.

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS

Leads others in the resolution of highly sensitive and confidential issues on behalf of the department. Acts as a trusted advisor and becomes involved in the customer's decision-making process including presenting alternatives and information and applying persuasion and negotiation skills in the resolution of problems.

Monitors customer service standards.

WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements.

Ability to carry and/or lift less than 45 pounds.