GEAR UP Coordinator Position Available In Clay, North Carolina

GEAR UP Coordinator
Clay County Schools
Hayesville High School – Hayesville, North Carolina This job is also posted in Clay County School District – NC, and North Carolina School Jobs
Job Details

Job ID:

5247329

Application Deadline:

Jul 11, 2025 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted:

Jun 19, 2025
Job Description

REPORTS TO

GEAR UP Director

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

12-month employee

SALARY:

Commensurate with experience

FLSA EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT

Exempt

FUNDING:

This is a grant-funded position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in a related field required
Experience in a secondary school environment preferred

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Build strategic, positive, effective partnerships with school staff, administrators, and teachers in order to ensure support to GEAR UP students is comprehensive, coordinated, data-informed, and non-duplicative.
Serve as a system-level advocate for a college-going culture by ensuring GEAR UP services are embedded into existing structures at the school and district lel, including supporting teachers and staff to incorporate college access information and rigorous coursework and support into their regular work flow.
Responsible for maintaining a strong relationship with Appalachian State University GEAR UP by regularly attending meetings and communicating updates to district/school staff.
Participate in regular professional development opportunities to stay abreast of updates and changing landscape of college access.
Support the strategic development of a 7-year district/school plan to implement GEAR UP and ensure alignment of plan to district goals.
Ensure all GEAR UP students receive at least one service per year, with special emphasis on serving those students from populations that are marginalized.
Work with and support school staff in the implementation of GEAR UP services in classrooms, clubs, and other existing structures in the school such that services are embedded in the school culture.
Regularly collaborate with school counselors and other college access staff in the schools (CAC advisors, Career Coaches, etc.) to ensure roles and services are comprehensive, equitable, and balanced to meet student needs.
Facilitate student leadership skill development through intentional programs that seek student perspectives in GEAR UP services.
Coordinate the development of an annual GEAR UP plan and collaborate for the strategic development of services.
Support the development of academics/STEM services that demonstrate alignment between district and grant goals.
Plan and implement services to ensure grant funds are providing students with the skills, knowledge and access to reach their postsecondary goals.
Facilitate or leverage services that model best practices in education and/or organizational development.
Ensure that all student services are entered into the GEAR UP database within 30 days of the service and in accordance with federal and Appalachian GEAR UP policies.
Responsible for the collection and submission of usage data (in accordance with Appalachian GEAR UP policies) for electronic services purchased using GEAR UP funding.
Provide regular data updates to school and strategic alignment of GEAR UP goals with district goals.
In collaboration with the district GEAR UP Director and other district staff, engage in regular data reviews to monitor progress toward GEAR UP goals, identify gaps, and promote the implementation of data-informed, research-based services to strategically address those gaps.
Monitor and work to improve response rates for student, family, and teacher surveys.
Maintain adequate service and financial records in accordance with federal, state, institutional, and GEAR UP policies.
Work with district finance staff to ensure all reimbursements and match documents are submitted on time and with minimal errors.
Monitor progress toward cost-share commitments and budget spending.
Communicate regular updates to the district GEAR UP director regarding financial commitments to ensure match commitments are met and GEAR UP funding is utilized appropriately.
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Knowledge of the college-going process and educational/financial aid opportunities
Excellent communication skills (written, oral, and virtual)
The ability to organize travel events
Excellent administration and organizational skills
Effective presentation skills
Strong interpersonal and networking skills
Ability to serve as a role model for students
Commitment to act as an educational advocate for all students

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS

Medium Work
Works in standard office and school building requirements

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

?Frequent overnight travel is expected

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated at least once per school year

DISCLAIMER

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in this job. It is not a contract or guarantee of employment, salary or benefits.

Full Time Employee Benefits Available:

Leave time accrued depending on employment terms and years employed.
Medical Insurance
Employee 70/30 plan at an employee cost of $25 to $85 per month
Employee 80/20 plan at an employee cost of $50 to $110 per month
Dependent, Spouse and Family Coverage options are available Dental Insurance
Employee Coverage at NO COST
Dependent, Spouse and Family Coverage options are available
Membership in the NC Teachers and Employee State Retirement Systems
Other Insurance and Benefits Options Available
Medical Savings Accounts
Disability Insurance
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Confinement Insurance
Life Insurance
Vision Insurance
Teladoc

Position Type:

Full-time