Regional GEAR UP Coordinator

New River Community and Technical College•Beaver, WV

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

New River CTC seeks a creative and enthusiastic team member to serve as Gear Up Regional Coordinator for GEAR UP Southern West Virginia (GEAR UP SWV) serving five school districts: Mercer, Monroe, Raleigh, Summers, and Wyoming county schools. GEAR UP SWV is funded by the US Department of Education to increase the college-going rate of low-income secondary school students in these school systems. This is a 7-year grant funded position, with 3-year remaining with plans to continue the program with a new grant proposal that must be approved. The Regional GEAR UP Coordinator will plan college awareness events to be held at New River Community and Technical College campuses that will serve GEAR UP SWV students and their families. The position will work with college staff, staff of the public-school districts and families of GEAR UP SWV students to plan and promote such events. The position will be responsible for ensuring the successful execution of events. The Regional GEAR UP Coordinator will also be responsible for mandatory reporting obligations under the GUSWV guidelines and will coordinate with external GEAR UP SWV staff. This is a non-classified, non-exempt position reporting directly to the Director of Student Services. The individual who holds this position must be comfortable with non-traditional work schedule, which may include working evening and weekend events. The GEAR UP SWV model will follow current 10th and 11th graders for the next 3 years. During that time the GEAR UP Regional Coordinator will be responsible for planning the delivery of events (on-campus and off-campus) with both students and their families. The GEAR UP Regional Coordinator will build program awareness and develop a schedule of workshops and camps.

Requirements

Strong written and oral communication skills.
High energy, self-motivated to achieve results and accepts accountability.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Strong time management skills; ability to manage competing priorities.
Ability to develop professional relationships.
Ability to relate to individuals of varying age ranges.
Team oriented and able to influence others to develop consensus.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Ability to collect information, review data and develop detailed reports.
Travel required within and outside assigned region.
Working knowledge of higher education admission process.
Associate's Degree - Required
Bachelor's Degree - Required
Experience working in public education - 1 year+
Valid Driver's License - Required

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree - Preferred

Responsibilities

Engage with internal and external constituent groups to promote and grow the Gear up program.
Develop collaborative partnerships with business, education and government entities that are mutually beneficial to the success of the Gear Up Program.
Create a schedule of events that are age appropriate for identified GEAR UP SWV students or that are appropriate for parents of GEAR UP SWV students.
Collaborate and partner with external and internal partners to market and advertise Gear Up Program and events.
Coordinate with NRCTC staff to identify presenters for events.
Coordinate with public school staff to schedule events.
Plan and oversee summer events, to include but not limited to STEM camps, writing camps, career and technology program camps, etc.
Coordinate efforts with GEAR UP SWV partnering college staff.
Work with NRCTC college staff to ensure compliance with Gear Up program guidelines.
Identify external subject matter speakers and presenters related to post-secondary education.
Serve on local Advisory Councils and other committees to ensure continuous feedback.
Coordination of all NRCTC resources as required to effectively host and deliver events.
Compliance training is to be completed routinely and in timely manner.
Participate in additional professional development opportunities through LinkedIn Learning and professional organization affiliations.