This is a 3-year Grant funded position
Job Summary
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.
Nature of Work
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.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Performs other functions as required or assigned. Also complies with all Policies and Standards.
Summary of 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.
Professional Development
- Compliance training is to be completed routinely and in timely manner.
- Participate in additional professional development opportunities through LinkedIn Learning and professional organization affiliations.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Skills/Abilities
- 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.
Education
Associate's Degree - Required
Bachelor's Degree - Required
Master's Degree - Preferred
Experience
In addition to the knowledge/education, the following related work experience is typically required, for this position. An equivalent combination of education and recent, related experience may be acceptable.
Experience working in public education - 1 year+
License or Certification
Valid Driver's License - Required
Expectations
Employees are expected to adhere to the Mission, Values and Vision of the College. Each employee’s position has attributes that contribute to the achievement of these goals.
Mission
New River Community and Technical College provides accessible, affordable, quality education and workforce programs to meet the needs of the region it serves.
Values
Shared values guide New River Community and Technical College in fulfilling its mission. These values influence thoughts, guide decisions, mold policies, and determine courses of action. Our employees are expected to support and enact these values in our daily work.
RESPECT
- Promote a culture of belonging.
- Recognize and celebrate the unique contributions and perspectives of all individuals.
- Involve a diverse range of voices and perspectives in decision-making.
- Ensure everyone feels they are an integral part of the College.
HONESTY
- Communicate openly and truthfully.
- Take responsibility for one’s actions.
- Provide accurate and transparent reporting of data.
- Make decisions based on ethical principles.
EDUCATION
- Encourage and support a culture of continuous learning.
- Facilitate the sharing of information.
- Offer access to a diverse range of educational resources.
- Regularly assess educational programs and supporting services.
- Cultivate a workforce of knowledgeable, competent, and skilled leaders.
COMMUNITY
- Actively engage with the local community.
- Partner with local business, organizations and non-profits.
- Meet the educational needs and interest of the local community.
- Encourage and facilitate civic management among students, staff, faculty and administration.
Vision
New River Community and Technical College improves students’ lives and enriches communities as an increasingly integral part of the educational and economic landscape of southern West Virginia.
Disclaimer
This description does not state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties to be performed by the position incumbent. Justification for information provided in the job description may be requested. Employees are required to follow job-related instructions and perform other job-related activities assigned by their supervisor.
All requirements are subject to possible modification in order to provide a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, students, other employees, or the general public.
