SJSU GEAR UP Site Coordinator

San José State University Research Foundation • San Jose, CA

5d • $30

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the GEAR UP directors, the Site Coordinator will work on teams with GEAR UP advisors, tutors, and parent liaisons; school administrators, teachers, and staff; and GEAR UP students and their families to help GEAR UP students prepare for and succeed in college. The position requires the individual to be highly knowledgeable about working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and from socioeconomically disadvantaged communities. This position also requires supervising other GEAR UP staff members.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college/university with major coursework in education, counseling, or a related field AND two years of counseling/advising experience or professional experience in a student support program at a secondary and/or postsecondary level.
• At least one year in personnel management.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and school policies and regulations pertaining to college and career readiness.
• Strong leadership, team-building, and group facilitation skills.
• Ability to determine appropriate courses of action and proper techniques to utilize while engaged in sensitive situations

Nice To Haves

• A master’s degree in education, counseling, or a related field.
• A working knowledge of best practices in K-12 and higher education and academic counseling theories.
• An understanding and analysis of various challenges that impact first-generation college students and low-income students and how to assist these students to college graduation.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the SJSU Strategic Plan and the core values of mutual respect, collaboration and service orientation, multiculturalism and diversity, community service, and institutional excellence.
• Fluency in spoken and written Spanish and/or Vietnamese.
• General knowledge of the principles, practices, and strategies currently used in improving access and retention support to low-income and educationally disadvantaged students.
• Ability to develop student support programs and activities related to assigned areas of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead GEAR UP school site teams (i.e., GEAR UP Advisors, tutors, and parent liaisons) and oversee the day-to-day operations of the GEAR UP programming at assigned school sites
• Coordinate with school administration to deliver GEAR UP services at target schools to serve the entire grade level of students
• Plan and implement GEAR UP program services and activities before, during, and after school, including evenings and weekends
• Provide academic advising and design interventions to boost graduation rates, college prep, and financial literacy
• Coordinate tutoring, test prep, academic workshops, summer academies, and family-focused services
• Assess student needs and recommend academic and personal support interventions
• Provide information to parents/guardians on financial aid, college readiness, and student transitions
• Develop service plans with school teams to track high school graduation and college readiness
• Organize college awareness and readiness activities and partner with colleges and educational organizations for visits and summer programs
• Support teachers, counselors, and staff to meet GEAR UP grant goals through meetings, training, and presentations
• Represent GEAR UP at school, college, and community events
• Manage administrative tasks: maintain service records, create outreach materials, and handle social media
• Maintain accurate student records and ensure timely data entry in the Compass database
• Assist in preparing and submitting Annual Performance Reports to the U.S. Department of Education and other required reports
• Communicate effectively with diverse groups to share information, solve problems, and support students
• Handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain the confidentiality of all program records
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Four company health insurance plans to choose from (employee contributions differ according to plan and level of coverage).
• Employer-paid dental and vision for both employee and eligible dependents.
• Life, AD&D, LTD with supplemental coverage opportunities.
• 14 paid federal & state holidays.
• Retirement Plan: 403 (b) employee contribution plan component and a 403 (b) employer contribution component, which vests immediately.
• Vacation-hour accruals and separate sick-hour accumulations.
• Employee discounts.
• Paid training and professional-development conferences.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees