"Coordinator - Wichita GEAR UP"

Job Details

Department: Wichita GEAR UP South/West

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - Other Wichita Location

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Salary is set at $42,000/yr

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8a-5p (regular evenings & wknds based on scheduled events but flexible)

Job Summary

Responsible for supervising the staff and monitoring the services provided to students in each region. Collaborates with partners to set up services for students, collect in-kind documentation and document all activities in the region.

Essential Functions

Manages regional office by coordinating all activities which may include, but is not limited to, foster care facilities, schools, and community organizations. Ensures maximum enrollment for region. Prepares monthly and annual reports. Provides leadership to regional staff and volunteers. Supervises various staff actions including, but not limited to, hiring, training, performance appraisals, promotions, transfers and vacation schedules. Instructs program students in college access workshops. Plans and coordinates resource center development for students, parents, teachers and staff. Serves as representative at local school, foster care agencies, and community meetings. Negotiates in-kind donations with partners to ensure grant dollar for dollar match.

Job Duties

Wichita GEAR UP is a program serving students grades 6-12 and first year in college. Multiple positions available at multiple school locations within Wichita.

• Work directly with students during the school day, building rapport and creating personalized academic success plans.
• Design and run workshops/events, focused on middle school transitions, high school requirements, and early financial aid concepts. These are often in the evenings or on weekends, that make college readiness feel real.
• Coordinate campus visits and connect students to on-site/off-site resources.
• Integrate GEAR UP programming into the school day, advisory periods, after-school time, classroom collaborations.
• Track and document every service, outcome, and contact with precision and professionalism.
• Use real-time student data (grades, attendance, progress) to tailor interventions before a students falls behind.
• Engage parents and guardians so they’re part of their student’s success story, not watching from the sidelines.
• Lead and supervise staff, coaching them to deliver consistently excellent student support

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Six (6) years of experience in educational program management with diverse populations or related field. Every 30 hours of college coursework in education, counseling, or social services can be substituted for one (1) year of experience.

Required License/Certifications/Training:

Valid Kansas drivers license for Trio Talent Search, Trio Talent Search South, Haysville GEAR UP, and TRIO Upward Bound Wichita Prep

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience in implementing programs in schools.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations affecting low-income students, grants or other K-12 programs.
• Knowledge of the education systems, assessments in the State of Kansas or higher ed entrance exams.
• Strong computer, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Management skills: able to analyze problems and resolve conflicts.
• Ability to independently manage time, pivot as need with competing priorities.
• Knowledgeable on how to supervise staff and utilize coaching methods.
• Exceptional organizational skills in order to execute plans with efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in education, counseling, social services or related field

Physical Requirements:

Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information. Ability to travel in a vehicle for distances including but not limited to across city, county, and state.

Additional Physical Requirement:

Ability to drive 7 to 15 passenger van safely & travel distances regularly. Must be able to escort students on campus visits - which may include lots of walking. Must be able to attend community and school presentations. Overnight travel occasionally to trainings and conferences may be required.