Gear Up Assistant Coordinator

Position

Gear Up Assistant Coordinator

Location

Robbinsville High School

Months Employed

12-month position

Type of Position

Classified

Type of Posting

Internal applicants should submit a letter of interest.

External applicants should complete the application online.

Date of Posting

10/25/2024

Closing Date of Posting

Until Filled

Nature of Work

To provide training and support for administrators, teachers, students, and parents to enhance preparation for post-secondary education.

Duties and Responsibilities

·         Orient parents, students, faculty, and staff to GEAR UP and raise awareness of the benefits of post-secondary education among school personnel, parents, and the community at large.

·         Serve as a college planning resource for teachers, educators, counselors, and parents.

·         Design and implement in-school and after-school tutoring and mentoring programs in coordination with other GEAR UP agencies.

·         Work with in-school and out-of-school time clubs to provide opportunities for youth to explore a variety of careers in such areas as science, engineering, agriculture, business, the arts (theater, music, design), hospitality, etc.

·         Develop, implement, and/or enhance parent workshops.

·         Coordinate academic year college visit for students.

·         Develop a comprehensive pre-college program for middle and high school students that include career exploration, academic planning/preparation, and financial planning.

·         Work cooperatively with educators to provide summer enrichment activities that include job shadowing, college visits, camps, career activities, etc.

·         Manage data collection and entry from schools and provide continuous feedback to the GEAR UP partnership staff regarding project benchmarks and outcomes.

·         Collect rosters and agendas from each event listing students and families served for attachment to monthly reimbursement requests.

·         Attend GEAR UP Partnership meetings, institutes, and conferences, providing continuous feedback and recommendations.

·         With ASU GEAR UP guidance, assist in developing the annual work plan.

·         Serve as a mentor and provide positive role model for GEAR UP students; encourage students in the eligible cohorts to participate in GEAR UP activities.

·         Work with the District Liaison and GCS staff to complete annual budget requests.

·         Direct activities as the GEAR UP Parent Advocate.

·         Complete any additional tasks assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Experience in or knowledge of the public-school setting is preferred. Strong public relation skills, demonstrated proficiency in written and oral communication skills, computer competency, ability to organize trave events are a must.

Education and Experience

Certification, 2-year college degree or 4-year college degree.

Salary

$41,600

Application Process

Application materials may be found at www.graham.k12.nc.us 

Process Timeline

Vacancy posted                                                       10/25/2024                                                         

Deadline for Application Submissions                        Until Filled    

Interviews                                                              TBD                                                                  

Board of Education Candidate Decision                     TBD       

Assume Duties                                                       TBD       

For more information regarding the application process

Please contact Kim Beasley for application process questions. For questions regarding the position, please contact Francine Williams at

fwilliams@graham.k12.nc.us