What are the responsibilities and job description for the GEAR UP SWV Program Specialist position at Concord University?
Concord University seeks a creative and enthusiastic team member to join us starting June 2025 to serve as the Program Specialist for the Southern West Virginia (SWV) GEAR UP Partnership serving five school districts, Mercer, Monroe, Raleigh, Summers and Wyoming County Schools.
The GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) Partnership is funded by the US Department of Education to increase the college-going rate of low-income secondary school students in these school systems. GEAR UP provides training and support for administrators and teachers at secondary schools with a majority of low-income students and support and assistance directly to students to enhance preparation for post-secondary education. This is a twelve-month, full-time grant funded position, contingent upon continued external funding.
The GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) Partnership is funded by the US Department of Education to increase the college-going rate of low-income secondary school students in these school systems. GEAR UP provides training and support for administrators and teachers at secondary schools with a majority of low-income students and support and assistance directly to students to enhance preparation for post-secondary education. This is a twelve-month, full-time grant funded position, contingent upon continued external funding.
The primary purpose of the Program Specialist position is to lead all efforts to maintain, promote, and support programs and services provided by the GEAR UP SWV grant to cohort students.
- Please note – this position will require frequent travel to GEAR UP SWV counties and schools.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duty/Responsibility
- Project leader for all GEAR UP SWV program-wide resources and initiatives
- This currently includes tutor.com, Student Success Agency, and NCCEP’s Career & College Clubs
- Liaise with representatives from each company, including monthly meetings, troubleshooting, training, etc.
- Primary point of contact for all county partners for all GUSWV program-wide resources and initiatives.
- Maintain all student accounts for tutor.com and SSA
- Coordinate training for all cohort teachers and admin to learn the available resources and initiatives
- Assist teachers with integrating resources into their classrooms
- Create ready-made lesson plans for utilizing the resources in various classroom settings
- Visit classrooms to help students learn to access resources and become comfortable using them.
- Work with Family Engagement Coordinator to provide information and training to parents/families to learn about the available resources and initiatives
- Analyze usage data and compile reports for various stakeholders for assessment.
- Other duties as assigned.
% of Time
Education/Knowledge
Minimum Education
Bachelor's
Required Licenses/Certification
- A Bachelor’s degree in education or relevant field
- Master’s preferred
Required Skills
- Experience working with and in public schools
- Superior organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Exceptional writing skills
- Exceptional presentation skills
- Experience leading peer training sessions
- Proven ability to establish rapport with adults and adolescents, and serving as a positive role model
Required Experience
Type of experience Needed
Proven ability to establish rapport with adults and adolescents, and serving as a positive role model
Amount of Experience Needed (Months/Years)
More than 4 years
Type of experience Needed
Grants experience
Amount of Experience Needed (Months/Years)
More than 2 years
Posting Detail Information
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Additional Information
Concord University is a public comprehensive university with a rich history as one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in West Virginia. Founded in 1872 as a state Normal School to prepare teachers, Concord University (CU) is a public, career focused institution located in rural southern West Virginia.
Concord University (CU) offers talented individuals a wide array of fulfilling career opportunities from entry through academic or administrative professional levels. To maintain an outstanding talent pool, we employ individuals regionally, nationally, and internationally to attract top candidates.
If you are looking for more than just a job, then I encourage you to browse our website and visit our job opportunities regularly. Learn more about Concord University and why it should be your first choice, not only for quality educational opportunities but also for exemplary employment.
Applications will only be accepted through Concord University’s online application site at https://jobs.concord.edu/. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
We are committed to attracting and retaining quality faculty and staff. In doing so, Concord University offers outstanding benefit packages including:
- Work week of 37.5 hrs.
- Holidays – Employees receive 13-14 Paid Holidays Annually
- Annual and Sick Leave –Staff earn up to 24 days of annual leave per year (max 360 hours) and up to 18 days of sick leave per year.
- Health Insurance – Concord University offers health insurance through West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA).
- Tuition and Fee Waivers- Professional development and education opportunities including tuition waiver program for employees, spouse, and eligible dependents.
- Retirement Plans – TIAA’s automatic retirement plan is a 401(a) plan into which six (6) percent of the employee’s total salary is automatically withheld pre-tax and deposited into the employee’s TIAA retirement account. The university matches the employees 6% contribution
- Life Insurance – Basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost and may purchase optional life insurance coverage with pre-tax earnings.
- Mountaineer Flexible Benefits. This is an IRS approved, tax free account that saves money on eligible health, medical, dental, and dependent care expenses.
- Annual Increment Pay
Quick Link to Posting
https://jobs.concord.edu/postings/3248
