GEAR UP Site Coordinator2024/25 School YearAPPLY at www.emmettschool.orgOverviewGEAR UP is a discretionary grant program designed to increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education. GEAR UP provides seven-year grants to states and partnerships to provide services at high-poverty middle and high schools. GEAR UP Idaho serves over 5,000 students throughout the state.Supervised by the secondary administrators, and working under the direction of GEAR UP state staff, the GEAR UP site coordinator will be responsible for the daily implementation of the GEAR UP program and activities within the school.ResponsibilitiesThe GEAR UP site coordinator will:Orient parents, students, faculty, and staff to GEAR UP and raise awareness of the benefits of postsecondary education among school personnel, parents, and the community at largeServe as a college planning resource for teachers, educators, counselors, and parents.Recruit, train, and maintain a GEAR UP school site team and mentoring team.Develop, implement and/or enhance parent workshops.Coordinate academic year college visits for students.Develop and implement comprehensive pre-college programs for middle and high school students that include career exploration, academic planning and preparation, and financial planning.Coordinate or perform annual planning sessions with GEAR UP students.Work cooperatively with educators to provide enrichment activities that include job shadowing, college visits, etc.Manage data collection and entry from schools and provide continuous feedback to the GEAR UP state staff and school officials regarding project benchmarks and outcomes.Collect rosters from each event listing students and families served.Submit monthly invoices, receipts, logs, and reporting documents to GEAR UP Idaho state staff.Develop and maintain an annual program plan.Attend mandatory state or national professional development or training events.Plan and coordinate professional development for school staff.Support GEAR UP state initiatives by coordinating school activities, providing planning assistance, or acting as a chaperone.Serve as a mentor and positive role model for GEAR UP students; encourage students in the eligible cohorts to participate in GEAR UP activities.Work to expand capacity for college access in the school and community.Prioritize compliance with all GEAR UP state and federal regulations.Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive for every task or responsibility.Qualifications and requirementsBachelor’s degree required. Experience in or knowledge of the public school setting and/or the college admissions process is preferred. The successful candidate is highly organized, a self-starter, flexible, adaptable, committed, and energetic. Many of the program services require travel, as well as evening, overnight and/or weekend hours. Strong public relations skills, demonstrated proficiency in written and oral communication, computer competency, and outstanding organizational skills are a MUST. The ability to establish rapport with adults and adolescents and serve as a positive role model are essential. Applications from candidates with backgrounds similar to the students served are encouraged.