Site Coordinator – Kansas City, Missouri
Position Overview
The Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs or GEAR UP program is seeking a Site Coordinator to develop and implement pre-college programming in the Kansas City, Missouri Public Schools. The Site Coordinator will academically and financially prepare middle and high school students for postsecondary education. The Site Coordinator will use independent judgement and discretion when engaging and working with teachers, parents, and community partners to successfully meet KCMO GEAR UP objectives. The Site Coordinator will also serve as part of the project team when discussing overall program objectives with district and school administrators. The successful applicant will have college access, classroom, and professional development experience.
Job Description
60% - Develop and implement day-to-day program activities and services for the GEAR UP Program in KCMO Public Schools, such as Academic Skill Building, Career Exploration, and Financial Literacy Workshops for students, parents, and teachers. Connect with KCMO teachers to determine tutoring needs, coordinate schedules with available tutors, and supervise the work of those tutors in each of the schools in coordination with Project Director.
10% - Assess effectiveness of programming and collect GEAR UP programming data. Propose modifications to program delivery based on each school’s needs, in coordination with the GEAR UP project team.
10% Work with administration and school-based partners in the delivery of project by co-planning academic and college-readiness programming for students, parents, and teachers.
10% - Provide professional development on Academic Tools and Best Teaching Practices to teachers and students.
5% - Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Program Director of the KCMO GEAR UP Program, such as proposal development, professional development, and service advisory committees.
5% - Participate in the Center for Educational Opportunity Programs/CEOP quarterly meetings and annual events.
10% - Assess effectiveness of programming and collect GEAR UP programming data. Propose modifications to program delivery based on each school’s needs, in coordination with the GEAR UP project team.
10% Work with administration and school-based partners in the delivery of project by co-planning academic and college-readiness programming for students, parents, and teachers.
10% - Provide professional development on Academic Tools and Best Teaching Practices to teachers and students.
5% - Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Program Director of the KCMO GEAR UP Program, such as proposal development, professional development, and service advisory committees.
5% - Participate in the Center for Educational Opportunity Programs/CEOP quarterly meetings and annual events.
Position Requirements
Work will be performed on-site in Kansas City Missouri Public Schools. Other locations for events may be required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education, counseling or related fields
- One year of experience in a school setting
- One year of professional experience with target population
- Familiarity with the college admissions process, as demonstrated in application materials
- Exemplary written and oral communication skills, as demonstrated in application materials
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in education, counseling, or related field
- STEM background or experience
- ELL background or experience
- Bi-Lingual
- Ability to work flexible hours
Additional Candidate Instructions
A complete application consists of:
Application deadline is October 31, 2024. For first consideration, please apply before that date.
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- 3 Professional References
Application deadline is October 31, 2024. For first consideration, please apply before that date.
Contact Information to Applicants
Korri Hall, kohall@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range
Starting at $47,000
Work Schedule
Professional hours may occasionally exceed 40 hours per week. Evening and weekend events required.
Application Review Begins
Sunday September 29, 2024
Anticipated Start Date
Monday October 14, 2024