Founded in 2017, the Hector and Gloria Lopez Foundation (HGLF) is committed to the principle that advanced education is the basis for economic opportunity.  In the 1940s, founders Hector Lopez and Gloria Garcia Lopez obtained their degrees with honors from prominent Texas universities.  This was unique in the small South Texas towns in which they were born and lived throughout their lives.  Their academic achievements and a strong work ethic combined with legal and financial management expertise were the foundation of the couple’s success as landowners. 

This commitment to education and work ethic lives on through the foundation they started.  The foundation is committed to providing post-secondary academic support for students and addressing the systemic barriers that stand in the way of their post-secondary attainment.  The goals of the foundation will be realized through areas of focus; scholarships and support, programs focused on college preparation and persistence, data, innovation and advocacy. 

In pursuit of the philanthropic goals and mission of HGLF, the role of Student Success Officer will advance the Student Success initiatives of the Foundation in Austin, San Antonio, El Paso, South Texas and the Rio Grande Valley. 

The Student Success Officer reports to the Philanthropic Director, and is an integral part of the grant-making team at the Foundation.

 

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Works collaboratively with the Philanthropic Director, Regional Philanthropy Officer and Research and Evaluation Officer to execute on the philanthropic goals and strategy of the Foundation. 

  • Develops and implements the student success efforts of the Foundation.

  • Works closely with the team to identify on-campus student engagement strategies at each grantee institution.

  • Identifies best practices in student supports that lead to improved degree completion and post-graduation success. 

  • Develops communication strategies and researches best practices to most effectively communicate/interact with Lopez Scholars and potentially family members.  

  • Executes annual Lopez Scholars leadership development conference.

  • May manage multiple programs or projects to ensure compliance with approved budgets, policies and procedures.

  • Produces regular reporting to Foundation officers and to the Board of Directors. 

  • Works with external vendors when necessary to improve the student experience.

 

Preferred Skills/Abilities:  

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish

  • Excellent organizational, problem solving and coordination skills, with demonstrated ability to manage a demanding workload

  • Prior non-profit or educational experience preferred

  • Programmatic experience in college preparation and completion and/or student success working directly with and engaging with high school and/or college students

  • Experience with student-centered qualitative research and student focus groups

  • Ability to effectively steward relationships with non-profit and educational institutions , including managing deadlines, grants process  and managing feedback and reporting

  • Ability to work collaboratively

  • Flexible and open to change while holding self and others accountable for high- quality performance.        

  • Experience interacting on social media and online networking tools and the ability to learn new platforms.

  • Experience with grantmaking software, proficiency in Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Powerpoint) and the ability to learn new or updated software.

Education and Experience:

  • 5-7 or more years of related experience. Master's Degree preferred but not required.  

  • Previous financial aid experience at a 2 or 4 year college a plus.  

Other considerations:

  • Based in Austin, TX. Up to 30% travel required. 

 

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