East Tennessee State University
GEAR UP Site Coordinator, Hawkins County
TN, United States · Contract
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About the role
- The GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) Partnership is funded by the US Department of Education to increase the college-going rate of low-income secondary school students in LEA.
- Immediate supervision will be provided by the LEA District Liaison, in coordination with the GEAR UP Partnership Associate Director.
- This is a full-time position, contingent upon external funding.
Responsibilities
- Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond.
Requirements
- One to three years of experience working with middle or high school students, college access programs, a youth-serving agency, or a project with similar goals
- Knowledge of the operation of a GEAR UP program.
- Knowledge of college admissions and financial aid procedures.
- Knowledge of successful intervention strategies to meet the needs of high and middle school students.
- Knowledge of established university policies, regulations, and services.
- Knowledge of administration and organization of secondary school systems.
- Ability to work independently and to work as a team member of a college access team.
- Ability to utilize software and student data systems proficiently.
- Ability to counsel/advise youth.
- Ability to make sound, feasible decisions in a timely, independent manner.
Nice to have
- Master's degree preferred.
- Three or more years of experience working with middle or high school students, college access programs, youth-serving agencies, or similar projects.
- Job Family - Student Services Professional 1
- Application Instructions
- Exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days.
- The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.
- Please attach resume, cover letter, and three (3) professional references to the application.
- Employment contingent on a satisfactory background check.
Skills
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Compensation
- Market Range: 6 ( Salary Schedules )
- East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs.
Benefits
- GEAR UP provides training and support for administrators and teachers at school names to enhance preparation for postsecondary education.
- For information on benefits please visit www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.
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