"Director (GEAR UP Achieve)"

Job Details

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number
S4882P

Home Org Name
Truman Pierce Institute

Division Name
College of Education

Position Title
Director (GEAR UP Achieve)

Job Class Code
KA57

Appointment Status
Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term
Yes

Limited Term Length
09/30/2030

Job Summary

The College of Education at Auburn University is excited to recruit candidates for the Director (Gear Up Achieve) position working at the Truman Pierce Institute!

The successful candidate will assist and work at the direction of the Principal Investigator to plan, coordinate, deliver, and manage GEAR UP ACHIEVE services to accomplish the project’s goals and objectives. Oversees the operations for GEAR UP ACHIEVE sites to include supervision of professional and administrative staff, as well as budget and grant reporting responsibilities.

GEAR UP Achieve is designed to improve access for students across the state, with strategic goals that include:

• Improving access to high-quality literacy and mathematics instruction;
• Leveraging state-level data to monitor students’ academic progress;
• Supporting school counselors, career coaches and academic advisors in guiding students toward higher education opportunities;
• Assisting students and their families in navigating the college admissions process and preparing to meet Alabama’s workforce needs;
• Increasing awareness of the costs of higher education and providing technical assistance to students and their families in completing the requirements for receiving financial aid.

This is a limited term appointment. Continuation of employment after 09/30/2030 is contingent upon availability of funds.

Essential Functions

• Assume leadership for the organization, administration, and provide high-level vision and direction for project implementation.
• Serve as day-to-day point person on all the key projects and activities.
• Recruit, select, train, supervise, and evaluate project staff.
• Review programming in conjunction with the School Liaisons.
• Serve as main point of contact for the Principal Investigators
• Lead communication efforts with the Alabama State Department of Education Officials and grant partners.
• Provide leadership for effective parental and community involvement.
• Travel monthly throughout the target area for project management meetings.
• Finalize all reports, in conjunction with the principal investigators, submitted to the US Department of Education.
• Attend national and regional GEAR UP (and related) conferences.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Education, Education Administration, Counseling, or related field.
• 5 year of experience in the coordination and/or management of a math and science program, including the supervision of professional and administrative staff, as well as budgets and/or grants.

Substitutions allowed for Experience: Higher graduate degrees may be accepted in lieu of experience.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of higher educational policies and procedures.
• Ability to coordinate meetings and events considering complex scheduling issues.

Minimum Technology Skills

Minimum License and Certifications

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range
$63,250-$113,850

Job Category
Executive/Director/Management

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

City position is located in:
Auburn

State position is located:
AL

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Posting Date
11/05/2025

Closing Date

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

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Special Instructions to Applicants

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Transcripts
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Other