College Access Coordinator

Opportunity Resource Services, Inc.

. Work with first-generation, low-income high school students .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeFort Worth • Texas • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $45,000 - $53,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in college readiness services, including FAFSA and scholarship application support, while effectively managing program events and student behavior. Strong ability to build partnerships with schools and community stakeholders to enhance educational outreach.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In EducationExperience Working With Disadvantaged YouthProficient Knowledge Of FAFSAExceptional Customer Service SkillsProficiency With Google G Suite

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Hard Skills

College Readiness ServicesData AnalysisEvent PlanningAcademic AdvisingStudent Progress MonitoringScholarship Application SupportGPA TrackingCourse Requirement AnalysisPublic SpeakingMentoring

Soft Skills

Passion For Educational OutreachDetail ManagementEffective CommunicationIndependenceResults-Oriented Mindset

Tools & Technologies

Google G SuiteSpreadsheetsSocial MediaVirtual Meeting PlatformsLearning Management Systems

Industry Keywords

First-Generation College StudentsLow-Income StudentsEducational EnvironmentsUpward Bound RegulationsCollege Entry ExamsFAFSA MeasuresScholarship Essay WritingCommunity PartnershipsStudent Database ManagementPerformance Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with first-generation, low-income high school students
Recruit students from target-area high schools
Provide college readiness services, tutorials, mentoring, academic advising, and enriching activities
Facilitate a daily after-school program during the academic year
Monitor and address student behavior during program activities
Collect, capture, and analyze student progress data, including GPA, course requirements, STAAR scores, college entry exams, and FAFSA measures
Help senior students complete college applications, FAFSA, and scholarship applications
Develop resources related to scholarships, financial aid, and college readiness
Plan and facilitate educational field trips, workshops, recruitment events, and a six-week summer experience
Create publications, text messages, emails, and other communications for students and parents
Maintain participant records in the student database
Submit expense requests and produce attendance, stipend, and objective-tracking reports
Build partnerships with schools, students, families, and community stakeholders
Respond to email and Slack communications
Support cross-functional projects and organization-wide events and meetings
Support the Annual Performance Report through document gathering and database entry
Track time and effort for the federally funded grant program
Report to the Assistant Director

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in education, social work, or another related field
Two years of professional work experience
One year of experience working with disadvantaged youth in educational environments
Proficient knowledge of college entry, including FAFSA, scholarship essay writing, and degree planning
Ability to manage details and assist effectively with planning program events
Passion for educational outreach and working with youth
Exceptional customer service skills
Proficiency with Google G Suite, spreadsheets, social media, virtual meeting platforms, and learning management systems
Must travel to target schools daily and travel with students on events, including overnight and out-of-state travel
Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs., stand and walk for long periods, endure strong heat and cold, climb stairs, fly on an airplane, project voice, speak publicly, drive a vehicle, read road signs, judge distance, use a computer extensively, and listen carefully on the telephone
Preferred: excellent written and oral presentation skills; ability to work independently in a results-oriented environment; knowledge of Upward Bound regulations; personal experience overcoming similar barriers
Graduate degrees preferred but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Federally funded TRIO Upward Bound/Upward Bound Math and Science program employment
Educational field trips and summer travel opportunities
Professional growth opportunities