What are the responsibilities and job description for the N96464 Gear UP College Coach, Stillwell & Grove position at Northeastern State University?
Title GEAR UP College Coach (Stillwell and Grove)
JOB SUMMARY
The GEAR UP College Coach will work with the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE) to
assist and support the specified Local Education Agencies' (LEA) 7th - 12th-grade students with college
preparation and career goals and options. In addition to working with specified high schools and their students,
the College Coach will work with parents, high school counselors, high school faculty, and administrators to
inform them of specific college requirements, financial planning, scholarships, and student support services.
The GEAR UP College Coach will be trained to communicate with students and host coaching meetings
where academic goals, career goals, and student support services will be discussed. The GEAR UP College
Coach will work with NSU to identify academic options, choose academic strategies, and help with student
enrollment.
This position will be responsible for serving schools in Stillwell and Grove. Travel between the Tahlequah
NSU campus and the identified schools will be required.
MAJOR DUTIES
- Represent GEAR UP at high schools, regional university events, and public functions to encourage
enrollment of students at the specified four-year regional university.
preparing students for success in college. (GEAR UP Education Coordinator, GEAR UP School
Specialist, Counselor, faculty, etc.)
education and build support for student success.
their higher education process.
college campus.
and faculty.
academic process.
their degree or for students who have completed significant hours with no degree.
accountability documentation and student services.
needed for specialized training and development.
budget report of GEAR UP expenses and available funds to the Grant Administrator in the OK
GEAR UP Office.
administrator informed as to the progress of goals and any assistance that might be needed.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
support programs, and admissions policies.
college.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The GEAR UP College Coach and the university supervisor will have the OK GEAR UP Grant Administrator
as their point of contact with OK GEAR UP. The university supervisor and OK GEAR UP Grant Administrator
assign work regarding goals and objectives. The supervisor(s) reviews work through conferences, reports, and
observation of department activities.
GUIDELINES
Guidelines include GEAR UP regulations, Cost Principles for Educational Institutions, grant requirements, and
university policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in
application.
COMPLEXITY / SCOPE OF WORK
This position will work with students from GEAR UP schools in the areas of identifying student support
services that will aid in the transition to college. The College Coach will assist the college in tracking and
understanding the perspective of a GEAR UP student and will work with specified college staff to implement
degree completion activities.
CONTACTS
the OK GEAR UP Grant Administrator.
to motivate or influence people.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
walking. There is significant travel and time spent driving in the position. The employee may lift
light and occasionally heavy objects and is required to maintain and carry an active cellular phone.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
This position has no supervisory responsibilities for professional employees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Are you currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis?"
Will you now or in the future require sponsorship or employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?"
Annual salary $40,000.00 with excellent benefits, including generous leave time
Anticipated hire date 3 / 17 / 2025
Applications will be accepted until 3 / 1 / 2025
NOTE : Posting will close to applicants at ll : 59 p.m., CST, on the date above. An application cannot be changed after it has been submitted.
To complete the application process, it is critical to create a profile.
Notice to applicants
It is Northeastern State University's policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment.
Salary : $40,000
