POSITION TITLE: Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Student Coordinator START

DATE: Open Until Filled

CAMPUS/DEPARTMENT: Ranger Campus/HSI Department

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Hispanic Student Coordinator (HSC) will conduct community

and high school outreach to provide information about higher education. The HSC will build relationships with the

Hispanic community organizations in the college service area. The HSC will promote attendance to family members

of incoming students and design Spanish-language sessions. This is a five-year, Department of Education grant

funded position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Continually collaborate with the HSI Project Director to fulfill the objectives outlined in the grant proposal.

● Facilitate college access to underserved students through summer orientation programs and year-long

student support services.

● Develops relationships with community organizations and school districts and makes presentations to

students and parents regarding higher education options.

● Responsible for Hispanic student orientation and communication with families.

● Serves as a liaison for Hispanic community college transfer students.

● Serves as a resource for Hispanic and low-income students during their time at Ranger College

● Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to maintain and enhance relationships with community

organizations, high schools, facilitating collaboration and promoting the HSI grant program.

● The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the unique needs of underrepresented

students.

● May require travel to satellite campuses.

● Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

● Bachelors degree required; Master's degree preferred

● Ability to speak and write Spanish is required.

● Familiarity with higher education admissions, registration, and financial aid processes preferred.

● Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

● Knowledge in Hispanic community organizations as a student, volunteer, or staff member preferred.

ANNUAL SALARY/BENEFITS: Highly competitive and commensurate with experience and credentials. Group health

and life insurance (60 day waiting period for health) and retirement benefits (TRS or ORP). Optional benefits include disability

and dental insurance.

Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled. Official transcripts are

required upon employment. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check

as well as sufficient course enrollment and budget allocations. The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.

Ranger College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

Mike Johnston, Human Resources

Ranger College

254.647.3234 ext. 7003