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Office of Access Services Position: University Assistant: GEAR UP Site Coordinator
Posted: 11/16/2012
Department:  Office of Access Services

Category:   Part-time 19 hours per week; six-year grant funded position, contingent upon continued funding

Position Summary:
This is a professional student-support position responsible for managing all GEAR UP program operations and activities with students and parents. Position may include some supervisory responsibilities. GEAR UP stands for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs and is a federally funded partnership between Southern Connecticut State University and New Haven Public School District.
Position Responsibilities:

  •     Supplement school's efforts to help GEAR UP students pass;
  •     Monitor GEAR UP student grades / credits to promote on-time graduation
  •     Completion of college pre-requisite curriculum;
  •     Facilitate /organize postsecondary-planning sessions for all GEAR UP students;
  •     Provide grade level appropriate information about career and college options, preparation , and financial support opportunities to GEAR UP students.
  •     Provide GEAR UP parents with advice and information on college planning and financial aid resources.
  •     Assist GEAR UP students and parents with FAFSA, college and scholarship applications;
  •     Outreach to GEAR UP students who have withdrawn with a status of "dropout" or "unknown"; Facilitation of PSAT, SAT and ACT registration and preparation; Recognize and celebrate student success
  •     Monitor the success of the project, including levels of participation, quality of activities, and impact in terms of student achievement, attendance, educational expectations, and behaviors
  •     Maintain accurate and complete records of student data and participation in GEAR UP activities, and submit on a timely basis to Project Director
  •     Provide records or written reports as required by Project Director for grant compliance;
  •     Leverage community resources, solicit in-kind contributions of goods and services from external sources, and maintain proper records for all expenditures
  •     Coordinate all aspects of mentoring /tutoring school's initiatives;
  •     Other tasks as specified in Annual Work Plans.
  •     Periodic travel for Team Meetings required.

Preferred Skills:
_ At least one year of experience working with middle school or high school students
_ Knowledge of secondary education requirements
_ Knowledge of postsecondary education options, application procedures and admission
   requirements
_ Knowledge of financial aid and scholarship opportunities and application processes
_ Strong ability to communicate with students, parents and school staff and faculty
   verbally and in writing
_ Excellent program coordination skills, including demonstrated record of completing
   tasks on time and within budget
_ Bi-lingual / Bi-cultural (Spanish) preferred
Minimum Qualifications:
_ Bachelor's Degree in education, counseling, social work, child development or related
    field, Master's preferred.
To apply:
• Submit a completed application available at

SCSU, Office of Dean of Students, EN-106A,

501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT. 06515

• Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview;
• Finalists must provide references and pass a background check.

Please direct any questions to: Chaka Felder: FelderC2@southernct.edu

Southern Connecticut State University is a committed Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.