Coordinator - Promise Program in Houston, Texas at San Jacinto College

Coordinator - Promise Program - Central Campus

• Administers all phases of the San Jacinto College Promise Program supporting students from initial program participation through retention and completion.
• Supports San Jacinto College Promise Program students by meeting with participants as needed to discuss program eligibility, requirements, concerns, and continued participation. Connects students with appropriate college resources and services, provides guidance on Promise Program requirements and next steps, and documents student interactions
• Schedules, organizes, and presents information related to the San Jacinto College Promise Program to local high school students at on and off campus events. Collaborates with the Outreach and Financial Aid Teams to ensure information is consistent and to coordinate staff support.
• Proactively contacts students with incomplete or missing information to submit the necessary forms to maintain program eligibility.
• Stays abreast of changing institutional information including admissions requirements, financial aid requirements, deadlines, important dates, costs, expanding facilities, updates in college-wide initiatives, and state and federal mandates.
• Administers the collection, monitoring, and reporting of data related to Promise Program eligibility and student success, including GPA, enrollment/credit hour requirements, satisfactory academic progress, and other program requirements for internal and external stakeholder and student communications.
• Collaborates with internal partners to support and promote student retention initiatives, workshops, programs, and events that serve San Jacinto College Promise Program students
• Obtains document and reports success data on assigned students as related to intervention strategies.
• Serves as the liaison officer from the Promise program for the Special Initiatives, Outreach, Admissions, Financial Aid and IT Offices.

• Coordinates with the Student Development Leadership team to determine unit needs and implement services.
• Consults with the Director of Advising, Career & Transfer to plan, implement and evaluate the programs and services on the campus that support both the accomplishment of the College’s annual goals and objectives.
• Represents SJC with outside educational institutions, internal departments, and professional organizations. Serve as department liaison and on campus/college committees as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Manage numerous tasks simultaneously and develop and complete new projects and programs under minimal supervision.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and be fluent with Microsoft Office Suite. (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Must have excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of educational policies.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with groups, in person and over the telephone.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member with flexibility and thoroughness in the performance of duties.
• Ability to work effectively in a college community and meet the needs of student populations.
• Must behave in a considerate manner with others regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, disability, or beliefs.

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in psychology, education, sociology, or related field.

• Two or more years of experience providing various modes of educational planning and/or counseling in a community college system.

• Knowledge and experience with Banner Student Systems or other student database software systems preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Salary Grade: 113

Salary is based on the Board-approved salary schedule for the current fiscal year. See Salary Schedule

Requisition Number: req6377

Posting Close Date: 8/28/2026

Applicant Support:
If you need assistance with the application process, please contact the Cornerstone Support Team at 281-998-6387, option 3, or email cornerstonesupport@sjcd.edu.

Note: Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to follow-up with every applicant individually. If your qualifications meet the requirements for the position, and you are selected for an interview, we will contact you. You can review your application status by logging into the Cornerstone system.

Equal Opportunity Statement: The San Jacinto College District is committed to equal opportunity for all students, employees, and applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, religion, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. The following College official has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College's non-discrimination policies: Sandra Ramirez, VCHR Org/Talent Effectiveness, 4620 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, TX 77504, 281-991-2659. sandra.ramirez@sjcd.edu.