GEAR UP Coordinator (Grant-Funded)

Mohawk Valley Community College

3d•$58,264 - $58,264•Onsite

About The Position

Mohawk Valley Community College is seeking a GEAR UP Coordinator for its College Pipeline Department. The Coordinator manages GEAR UP programming and support services and oversees delivery of instructional support and intervention services intended to support program retention and completion. This is a grant-funded position; it expires at the end of the stated term or if funding ceases. The Coordinator manages program operations and activities with students and parents, works with host-school staff, faculty and administration and community partners, and coordinates GEAR UP staff. The position also assesses grant objectives, tracks metrics, maintains grant and student records, coordinates educational and academic support activities, and assists the Director with grant reporting. The position is based in Utica, New York, and is full-time for 12 months, 35 hours per week. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional evenings and weekends. The role requires travel to multiple work sites and a flexible schedule that may include evenings and Saturdays.

Requirements

Master’s degree.
At least three years of experience tutoring or teaching junior and senior high school students.
Ability to travel to multiple work sites and work a flexible schedule, including evenings and Saturdays.
Valid driver’s license at the time of hire and throughout employment.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis; visa sponsorship is unavailable.
Successful completion of a background check is required for an employment offer.
Official academic transcripts are required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with an urban population of high school juniors and seniors.
College-level teaching or tutoring experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain effective relationships between GEAR UP and host-school staff, faculty, administration, and affiliated community partners.
Manage GEAR UP program operations and activities with students and parents.
Assess achievement of GEAR UP grant objectives and record grant metrics and goals.
Communicate regularly with parents and guardians about student academic performance and participation in GEAR UP activities.
Design and implement educational activities, materials, programs, services, and strategies with GEAR UP staff in classrooms, seminars, workshops, and summer programs.
Coordinate direct academic and instructional assistance, enrichment, intervention, remediation, and support services.
Maintain accurate grant data, records, and student files documenting services delivered to GEAR UP participants.
Assist the Director with grant-required reporting, including reporting to the Federal Department of Education and College administration.
Coordinate the work of GEAR UP staff.
Perform other related duties as described or assigned by the Director of College Pipeline Programs.