Education and Training Jobs in Kingwood, TX
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College Access & Success Coach Job Description
Position Overview
The College Access & Success Coach plays a critical role in preparing and supporting TETC students as they transition from high school into postsecondary pathways, with a primary focus on college and university enrollment. The Coach provides individualized guidance, resources, and programming to ensure students - especially those pursuing STEM, especially engineering, pathways - are informed, prepared, and empowered to achieve their higher education goals.
In addition to supporting 12th-grade students through the full college access process—including applications, FAFSA/TASFA, and enrollment, the College Access & Success Coach will also provide light-touch postsecondary support to TETC alumni to promote college persistence and successful transitions into career pathways.
Key Responsibilities
Student Advising & Support
- Provide one-on-one and group advising on college selection, application processes and strategies, admissions requirements, and deadlines.
- Support students in completing college applications, FAFSA/TASFA, scholarship searches, and financial aid applications.
- Guide students in selecting academic majors and career pathways aligned with STEM fields, specifically engineering and technology.
- Provide holistic advising that supports strategic applications, college‑transition readiness, and clear understanding of financial aid packages.
College Readiness Programming
- Design and deliver workshops on topics such as personal statements, standardized test prep, college interview prep, financial literacy, and time management.
- Coordinate college campus visits, virtual tours, and information sessions.
- Develop partnerships with colleges, universities, and scholarship programs to create opportunities for TETC students.
Family & Community Engagement
- Provide workshops and resources to parents/guardians on navigating the college application and financial aid process.
- Develop relationships with families, schools, and universities to troubleshoot issues as they arise.
College Persistence & Postsecondary Success
- Maintain ongoing communication with alumni to support their transition into college.
- Track and analyze persistence indicators, including FAFSA renewal, enrollment verification, credit completion, academic standing, and financial aid status.
- Identify and troubleshoot common persistence barriers, including financial challenges, academic support needs, housing instability, and mental-health concerns—connecting students to appropriate campus or community resources.
- Facilitate summer melt prevention strategies, including outreach and support between high school graduation and college matriculation.
- Host virtual or in‑person alumni workshops on topics like navigating the first year of college, budgeting, time management, and self‑advocacy.
- Maintain strong relationships with college partners to improve student support and communication about students' progress and needs.
- Contribute to program evaluation efforts by maintaining accurate alumni data and producing monthly or quarterly reports on persistence outcomes.
Data & Tracking
- Maintain accurate records of student progress, applications, scholarships, and college enrollment outcomes.
- Maintain accurate data management to keep advising and student progress on track.
- Track and report on key college access metrics for program evaluation and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, social work, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- 3+ years of direct experience in college advising.
- Strong knowledge of college admissions, financial aid, and scholarship processes.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work effectively with first-generation college students and diverse populations.
- Familiarity with STEM, specifically engineering, pathways preferred.
Key Competencies
- Student-Centered Approach: Passion for mentoring and empowering young people.
- Equity Mindset: Commitment to closing opportunity gaps for underrepresented students.
- Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and student caseloads.
- Collaboration: Works effectively with staff, parents, schools, and external partners.
- Adaptability: Flexible and resourceful in supporting students through unique challenges.
Work Environment
- Position based at the TETC with occasional travel to local colleges, universities, and community events.
- Some evening and weekend hours required to support workshops, family sessions, and special events.
Hiring: Makerspace Coach (Teen Engineering & Tech Center)
Are you passionate about STEM education and empowering the next generation of engineers? Our client is looking for a Makerspace Coach to join the Teen Engineering & Tech Center (TETC) in Spring and Houston, Texas.
In this role, you will facilitate hands-on learning experiences for teens from underserved communities, helping them build the math and science skills necessary to pursue engineering careers. You will maintain a creative lab environment, manage student mentors, and ensure all equipment is operated safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement makerspace curriculum to meet student outcomes.
- Develop and manage student mentors.
- Maintain and troubleshoot equipment, including 3D printers and laser cutters.
- Track lab usage and manage inventory of supplies.
- Build strong relationships with students, staff, and community partners to foster a diverse and welcoming culture.
Qualifications
- Experience: 2-3 years working in a laboratory or makerspace environment.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and CAD software (such as Solidworks, AutoCAD, or Fusion360).
- Student Success: A proven track record of working with first-generation, low-income students.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
- Communication: Ability to create clear tutorials for equipment and software.
Preferred Skills
- Experience teaching in STEM fields.
- 3+ years of experience in a STEM-focused space.
- Proficiency in high school math and science, including algebra, physics, and coding.
- Entrepreneurial experience with education start-ups.
Our client has invested $1.6B in education globally since 2000 and is committed to your personal and professional growth through comprehensive benefits.
Compensated Surrogacy Opportunity - Make a Life Changing Impact and Earn $60,000+
Newborn Advantage Surrogacy is seeking qualified women to become gestational surrogates and help intended parents grow their families. As a gestational surrogate, you will carry a pregnancy created through IVF for intended parents, with no genetic connection to you.
Surrogates receive competitive compensation starting at $60,000+, with additional payments included throughout the surrogacy journey that are designed to support and benefit you. We would love to connect and share more details about this meaningful opportunity.
Eligibility Requirements
- Between 21 and 40 years of age
- Maintain a healthy lifestyle and meet clinic BMI guidelines (30 or below)
- Non-smoker
- Have had at least one healthy, full-term, uncomplicated pregnancy and delivery
- Free of sexually transmitted diseases
- Willing to complete medical, psychological, and background screenings
- Reside in the United States and attend required medical appointments
- Be raising your child(ren) in a stable home environment
About Us
Newborn Advantage Surrogacy is a boutique, mother–daughter led agency with over 20 years of experience supporting both intended parents and surrogates through every step of the surrogacy journey. We offer a truly hands-on, white-glove experience, providing personalized care, direct communication, and dedicated support throughout each surrogate's journey. You are never just a number—your experience, comfort, and well-being always come first.
Compensated Surrogacy Opportunity - Make a Life Changing Impact and Earn $60,000+
Newborn Advantage Surrogacy is seeking qualified women to become gestational surrogates and help intended parents grow their families. As a gestational surrogate, you will carry a pregnancy created through IVF for intended parents, with no genetic connection to you.
Surrogates receive competitive compensation starting at $60,000+, with additional payments included throughout the surrogacy journey that are designed to support and benefit you. We would love to connect and share more details about this meaningful opportunity.
Eligibility Requirements
- Between 21 and 40 years of age
- Maintain a healthy lifestyle and meet clinic BMI guidelines (30 or below)
- Non-smoker
- Have had at least one healthy, full-term, uncomplicated pregnancy and delivery
- Free of sexually transmitted diseases
- Willing to complete medical, psychological, and background screenings
- Reside in the United States and attend required medical appointments
- Be raising your child(ren) in a stable home environment
About Us
Newborn Advantage Surrogacy is a boutique, mother–daughter led agency with over 20 years of experience supporting both intended parents and surrogates through every step of the surrogacy journey. We offer a truly hands-on, white-glove experience, providing personalized care, direct communication, and dedicated support throughout each surrogate's journey. You are never just a number—your experience, comfort, and well-being always come first.
