Gear Up Assistant Coordinator

$41,600 - $41,600/Yr

Graham County Schools - Robbinsville, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Robbinsville, NC

About the position

The Gear Up Assistant Coordinator at Graham County Schools is responsible for providing training and support to enhance preparation for post-secondary education among students, parents, and educators. This role involves coordinating various educational programs, workshops, and activities aimed at increasing awareness and access to college opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Orient parents, students, faculty, and staff to GEAR UP and raise awareness of the benefits of post-secondary education.
• 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.
• Develop, implement, and/or enhance parent workshops.
• Coordinate academic year college visits for students.
• Develop a comprehensive pre-college program for middle and high school students that includes career exploration, academic planning/preparation, and financial planning.
• Work cooperatively with educators to provide summer enrichment activities that include job shadowing, college visits, camps, and career activities.
• 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.
• Assist in developing the annual work plan with ASU GEAR UP guidance.
• Serve as a mentor and provide a positive role model for GEAR UP students; encourage 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.

Requirements

• 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 travel events.
• Certification, 2-year college degree or 4-year college degree.

Benefits

• Full-time position with a salary of $41,600 per year.