Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 The LEAD Center Coordinator for Title V LEAD grant is responsible for the planning, coordinating and organizing a variety of LEAD Center services and activities to assist students and facilitate their educational goals.
 
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

1. Coordinate the creation of the LEAD Center with the Activity Director.
2. Coordinate day-to-day activities of the LEAD Center to ensure efficiency of operations, assists in the implementation of goals and objectives of the grant, and implement policies and procedures. 
3. Prepare and deliver LEAD Center literature/presentations on services available to potential students and parents in various settings in the community in English and Spanish.
4. Provide weekly written reports to Activity Director.
5. Coordinate Summer Bridge, special events and community activities for the project.
6. Oversee development and implementation of LEAD Center and students portfolios. 
7. Support the eLearning Wellness Hub as needed
8. Maintain grant records, initiate purchase requisitions, contracts, general office and clerical duties.
9. Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Associate Vice President of Student Success & Support Services, Project Director, and/or Activity Director.

NOTICE:  Required Documents
To be considered for this position, you are required to upload your resume and unofficial transcript(s). If recommended for this position an official transcript(s) will be required. In addition, if a license or certificate is required for this position, upload proof of your current license/certificate.
 
Required:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
•  Three years of professional experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably working with underrepresented Hispanics and knowledge of current learning theories. 
• Experience working with and advising Hispanic students and first-generation college students.
• Must have a valid Texas Drivers License

• Masters degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Experience in educational grant programs or social service setting.

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and be able to explain and demonstrate with or without reasonable accomodation, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Ability to work as a member of leadership team
• Ability to maintain an established work schedule
• Effective communication, writing (Spanish/English) and interpersonal skills
• Effective organizational and planning skills
• Ability to attend to detail and ensure accuracy of data
• Ability to take initiative
• Demonstrate exceptional work ethic
• Ability to interact with various departments of the College, specifically the instructional, and Community
• Demonstrate ability to use personal computer, various word processing, and spreadsheet software applications, especially those related to distance education and pedagogy
• Knowledge of technology and statistics to support grant administration

Supervision Exercised   
N/A
 
Supervision Received
LEAD Activity Director
 
Physical Requirements  
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.  
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.  
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.   
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Work Environment 
Work is performed in a standard office environment.    
Work inside a well-lighted and air-conditioned area most of the time.  
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
 
Safety  
Required to work safely and follow safety rules.    
Report unsafe working conditions and behavior.  
Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.
 
Special Conditions 
Immediate supervisor may assign other duties.  
May be required to work outside regular working hours, as needed.  
May be required to work at a different college work site or campus as needed.
 
EEO Statement 
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Laredo College is open to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, or national origin who are otherwise eligible for admission as students. Furthermore, Laredo College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and no applicant or employee will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or national origin. This institution will not enter knowingly into any contractual agreement for services or supplies with any firm failing to follow fair employment practices. 
 
Foreign Degrees 
Foreign degrees require an evaluation for United States equivalency from an approved stated education agency or having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached to your online application at the time of applying. For your convenience, we have provided the following links to assist you in complying with this requirement. However, you may use any other certified transcript evaluation service. http://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Certification/Out-of-state_Certification/Foreign_Credential_Evaluation_Services/ http://www.naces.org/members.htm
 
Disclaimer 
The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. LC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by LC as its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.