MS Delta GEAR UP Program Coordinator

Posting Details Position Information Job Title MS Delta GEAR UP Program Coordinator Working Title Program Coordinator Position Type Staff Department Center for Community and Economic Development Posting Number 201201719

Full or Part Time Full Time Benefit Eligible Yes If Other, Please Explain:

Tenure/Non-Tenure Track Salary Basis 12 month

If Other, Please Explain:

Position Summary Information Responsibilities Support local efforts in school districts to enhance preparation for postsecondary education Host monthly Advisory Council meetings at each school district, providing oversight to local GEAR UP implementation On-site implementation leader and coordinator for grant activities and services for students, families, and educators Support partner districts' creation, implementation, and amendment of work plans Check all activities for pre-approval prior to reimbursement as part of the internal finance process Liaise with local coordinators to support their efforts to provide direct students and families engagement Become embedded in the school district's culture to build collaborative and cooperative relationships with administration, staff, students, families, partners, vendors, and GEAR UP staff Promote, support, and encourage participation in all GEAR UP activities and services Collect and monitor data Prepare program reports Maintain accurate recordkeeping and documentation of duties in line with GEAR UP grant requirements, including tracking all services and student/family/educator participation Support social media accounts to engage with students and families Qualifications

REQUIRED

Bachelors degree with 3- 5 years of experience working in education or a related field, preferably with experience in college access and an understanding of the barriers to postsecondary education Ability to lead meetings and communicate effectively in both oral and written formats Interpersonal, organizational, and typing skills Ability to work and maintain confidential information Ability to relate to diverse age and demographic backgrounds Demonstrates a strong work ethic, integrity, punctuality, quality work, pleasant attitude, positive, self-starter, open to new & different perspectives Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Ability to learn and retain new tasks quickly and expand that knowledge frequently Ability to learn new software quickly and comfort with technology

PREFERRED

Demonstrated experience presenting information to small and large groups Experience working with Performance Insights (PI) software or a comparable longitudinal data tracking platform, particularly with large datasets and data-driven systems Strong organizational skills and independent work initiative Evidence of effective problem-solving, decision-making, and time management skills Demonstrates a proactive approach in identifying problems Evidence of flexibility, willingness to change, open-mindedness, fairness, accepting responsibility, and personal growth Salary Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and university's resources. Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Information Posting Detail Information Open Date 05/19/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (•). • How did you hear about this employment opportunity? DSU Employee DSU Job Website Invited by Department to Apply MS State Employment Service HigherEdJobs Chronicle of Higher Education Diverse Issues Indeed.com Other • Will you now or in the future require "sponsorship" for an employment based visa status? Yes No Briefly describe your experience with providing college access opportunities to high school students. (Open Ended Question) Briefly discuss your experience engaging multiple stakeholders to provide services for students/clients/families. (Open Ended Question) Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Unofficial Transcripts Optional Documents Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter/Letter of Application Other Document Letter of Reference 1 Letter of Reference 2 Letter of Reference 3