"Director Gear Up Learning Center"

Posted: 30-Jan-26

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan

Categories: Administrative/Support, Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 4877

Job Description:

• Provides leadership and vision for the program and oversees the development of programs and activities for target populations. Researches best practices and emerging trends to enhance services and continually evaluates program effectiveness to ensure quality and impact.
• Supervises program staff and oversees daily operations of the unit, including hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of professional and student employees who support academic services and college preparation programming.
• Serves as a liaison to the funding agency, campus partners, community organizations, and other external stakeholders. Represents the program within the campus community and develops marketing strategies to promote program initiatives.
• Ensures financial and budgetary accountability for the program and seeks new funding opportunities to strengthen and expand program services.
• Submits all required reports and communications to funding agency by required deadlines.
• Assists in the collection of program data needed for evaluation.
• Updates program website content using the University's content management system and ensures materials comply with institutional guidelines.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with federal and state guidelines and regulations as well as University and departmental policies and procedures.

Short Job Description:

• Master's degree in related field from an accredited institution.
• Five years' relevant experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated success in communicating effectively with a diverse range of constituencies including staff, faculty, K-12 administrators, community members, and youth.
• Experience working with first generation and low-income families.
• Experience with budget management.
• Experience with strategic planning.

Job Ref: S1446P