Austin, Texas30+ days ago
Function 4: Submit in-kind match and other supporting documentation upon request to the Fiscal Analyst as per grant requirements and assist district personnel in identifying match opportunities: Recruits, trains, and serves as a lead to GEAR UP cohort student and hourly employees, tutor/mentors, program assistants, college coaches, volunteers, and parent helpers; assigns work schedules of student and hourly staff and volunteers; Performs a variety of administrative duties in support of the GEAR UP grant, including collection of volunteer and donation forms; Maintain documentation files of all grant activities, correspondence, reports, procedures, and presentations related to the GEAR UP program; Develop outreach materials, including newsletters and social media sites. Function 2: Organize group events such as student assemblies and pep rallies, family night events, and other student and parent support activities (before school, during school, and after-school) that encourage students and their families to consider, plan for, and apply to colleges and universities: Visit classrooms, assemblies, and club meetings to offer GEAR UP services and emphasize the importance of college; Work with local community groups-non-profit organizations, community groups, churches, boys and girls clubs, social service providers-to offer group events outside school setting and hours; Recognize and celebrate student success and help motivate GEAR UP cohort students do better in school.