Coordinator, GEARUp (Grant Funded Through) September 2027)
Employer
Job Location
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, North Carolina
Main Campus
Salary/Grade
Benefits
Job Category
- Professional
Application Period
Closes: Monday, August 22, 2022
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Minimum Qualifications
***IMPORTANT NOTE TO APPLICANTS***
When Human Resources receives enough qualified applications, we will move forward regardless of the posted close date (required field), but the position will remain open until filled.
Minimum Requirements (Applicant must meet all of the minimum requirements)
1. Bachelor’s degree;
2. One year of part-time or equivalent experience working in NC K-12 Education or Higher Education setting
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
1. Documented work experience writing grants or managing grant activities, particularly federally funded grants;
2. Professional experience working in public K-12 settings;
3. Professional experience in advising or student services in Higher Education;
4. Certified to teach K-12 in the North Carolina Public School system;
5. Proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish, an East Slavic language, and/or American Sign Language
Position Description
Job Description Summary
This position will implement and coordinate a community-wide effort between A-B Tech, Madison County Schools, and Appalachian State University as part of the GEAR Up grant funded through 2027. The intent of this position and the grant overall is to increase the awareness and participation of middle grades through high school and first-year students in college and career preparation. More specifically grant work specifically focuses on preparing students for college and career readiness pathways and the transition from secondary and post-secondary education to career. PLEASE NOTE: This is a limited grant-funded position. Funding for this position is only allocated through September 2027.
Duties
1. Works closely with all stakeholders (including but not limited to A-B Tech, Madison County Schools, Mountain Area Workforce Development, and Appalachian State) to leverage each partner’s resources and capabilities in the interest of building a pipeline of future employees and documenting activities associated with the GEAR Up Grant.
2. Keeps partners and their resources connected in a way that will assist students and families in better understanding the college-going culture and future employment opportunities from general awareness activities to completion of a career pathway.
3. Maintains records and reporting criteria needed as a partner in the GEAR Up grant.
4. Assists in the creation and submission of necessary documentation of efforts of the College in association with the GEAR Up grant goals on a quarterly and annual basis.
5. Assists in the coordination of activities with Madison County Schools consistent with the goals and allowable activities as part of the GEAR Up grant.
6. Works with Madison County Schools to implement planned activities to enhance awareness of career and college readiness pathways in association with the goals and activities of the GEAR Up grant.
7. Works with College Liaisons, Career Coaches, and local Madison County schools to assist with recruiting and placing students into a career pathway, incorporating Career and College promise and beyond.
8. Assists in the development of marketing & recruitment materials, in collaboration with the Community Relations and Marketing department.
9. Works with students of all backgrounds and academic levels.
10. Contributes and adheres to the College Vision, and Mission including RISE principles, Values, and Foundational Focus Areas.
11. Supports workforce diversity in all its aspects.
12. Other duties as needed for grant-related activities.