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Assistant Director - GEAR UP Utah

 

Salary: $45,503.00 - $68,282.00 Annually

 

Job Type: FT Exempt Salaried Staff

 

Job Number: FY2402879

 

Closing: 8/16/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

 

Location: 800 W University Parkway, Orem

 

Division: Grants/Outreach

 

Position Announcement

 

Utah Valley University is seeking a GEAR UP Assistant Director! GEAR UP Utah is a college-readiness program that assists low-income students to successfully graduate from high school and be prepared to enter and succeed in post-secondary education.

 

The Assistant Director will provide opportunities for leadership growth by working to support a committed and diverse staff; assist counselors and administrative staff with implementing the program within federal regulations; provide development and guidance to staff and partners; work to build relationships with school, college, and community entities; evaluate program and federal reports with data coordinator and contract consultants; and be a liaison for the university and GEAR UP Utah.

 

Summary of Responsibilities

 

• Leadership - Act in place of Director when needed. Assist Director in helping personnel accurately interpret and implement grant objectives. Supervise and provide program guidance for GEAR UP counselors, recruitment specialists, and administrative staff.

• Program Development - Design curriculum and programs to support the objectives of the grant and the needs of students, parents, and the community. Identify, develop, and maintain first-year college support services in the high schools. Assist in the development and implementation of the financial literacy program. Assist GEAR UP regions in the planning and execution of summer bridge programs, credit recovery programs, and statewide college tours. Also includes rigorous coursework planning including concurrent enrollment efforts.

• Professional Development - Provide professional development, program guidance, and trainings to support staff. Coordinate staff and statewide meetings. Identify professional development needs and develop implementation plans. Visit personnel, students and families in schools, and other locations.

• Relationship Management - Assist in managing relationships and needs of school, district, and state agencies. Represent GEAR UP at college, school, district, state, and national events. Attend the annual GEAR UP National Conference and other pertaining yearly conferences. Liaison with Human Resources; coordinate job descriptions, hiring and pay scales for GEAR UP Utah positions.

• Evaluation & Data Tracking - Assist with program evaluation activities. Manage and provide direction for tracking of student and evaluation data. Assist and maintain program data sharing agreements with state, district or school agencies. Interact with and provide feedback to our data-tracking professional consultants. Support the other Assistant Director in the implementation of the cost-share tracking system.

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in a directly related field and two years' experience related to the Summary of Duties; OR a combination of education and/or experience totaling eight years.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited institution with a master's degree in counseling, psychology, education, social science, or a related field or a related field.

Multilingual.

 

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities

 

Knowledge

 

• Knowledge of working with college student populations, academic counseling, high school student retention and graduation strategies, college-readiness. Strategies, and first-generation college student preparation.

• Strong commitment to social and racial justice.

• Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications including Microsoft Office, Teams, texting platfo ms, and social media.

 

Skills

 

• Strong supervisor and leadership skills.

• Effective interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and public-relations skills.

 

Abilities

 

• Ability to accurately interpret and communicate to personnel, partners, and external parties the objectives and goals of the GEAR UP grant.

• Ability to develop, implement, and maintain programs.

• Ability to assist personnel and partners in implementing GEAR UP objectives and goals correctly.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with personnel, partners, and external parties.

• Ability to give effective feedback to personnel and partners.

• Ability to receive feedback and implement changes as needed.

• Ability to work independently on a multi-task level and prioritize and follow projects and assignments through to completion in a timely manner.

• Ability to create presentations and present them effectively and professionally to diverse audiences.

• Ability to deal with diverse personalities and a high-stress environment.

• Ability to work with personnel, partners, and external entities at their places of work or other locations.

• Ability to visit students and families in schools, their homes, or other locations as needed.

• Ability to operate a state-provided vehicle and have a valid driver's license.

 

EEO Statement:

 

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

 

To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/5360381

 

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