Academic Coordinator - TRIO Programs

Location: Stephenville, Texas, with a primary office at the Tarleton State Stephenville campus; regular travel to target school districts, communities, and student college tours or trips is required. Work hours are generally Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM, with some 7 AM–4 PM schedules and Saturday testing.

Salary: $44,000–$55,550.50 annual base salary, commensurate with experience and subject to funding availability.

Company

hirify.global is a doctoral comprehensive university with campuses in Stephenville, Fort Worth, RELLIS-Bryan, and Waco, plus an online community.

What you will do

• Assess participant academic needs and develop individualized educational and student success plans.
• Coordinate academic advising, mentoring, college readiness, and career readiness services.
• Collaborate with target schools and community partners and travel to participating communities.
• Monitor academic progress, process documentation, and provide interventions and testing.
• Develop educational resources and programming supporting academic achievement and postsecondary goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of experience working with first-generation and low-income students, providing secondary academic advising, and documenting academic progress of middle and high school students.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, multitasking, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently with self-motivation and self-discipline.
• Employment includes work at the Stephenville campus and travel to target schools, communities, and student trips.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of postsecondary admission and financial aid processes.
• Demonstrated success overcoming barriers similar to those experienced by low-income and first-generation students.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package.
• Work takes place within a university community focused on teaching, research, service, collaboration, and inclusive growth.
• The role supports students across campus, school, community, and online environments.
• The position is security-sensitive and requires a criminal history investigation and verification of credentials.
• hirify.global will not pay the $100,000 H-1B petition fee; future sponsorship may be affected by applicable immigration restrictions.

Hiring process

• Submit a completed online application, cover letter or letter of interest, CV or résumé, and at least three current professional references with full contact information.
• Applications are reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.
• All application information must be entered before submission; incomplete applications will not be considered.