Hansen School District is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic person to join our team as the Gear Up Coordinator.
The 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 large
Serve as a college planning resource for teachers, educators, counselors, and parents.
Recruit, train, and maintain a GEAR UP school site 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, including 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, including 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.
A Bachelor's degree is required for this position.
This position will be paid on a stipend basis.
To be considered for this position, please fill out the Classified Application on our district website or district office located at 550 South Main Street between 8 and 3. Please include a cover letter, resume, credentials, and two current letters of recommendation. Application materials can be mailed or emailed to Superintendent Angie Lakey-Campbell at alakey-campbell@hansenschools.org.