FAIRMONTSTATE GEAR UP
ANNOUNCEMENT OF IMMEDIATE OPENING
POSITION:FairmontState GEAR UP Site Coordinator
DESCRIPTION:Provide supervision of and leadership for the GEAR UP school design, implementation, and evaluation of the federal GEAR UP grant awarded in partnership with FairmontState. Serve as the primary person responsible for implementing GEAR UP at the school and serve as direct contact to FairmontState.
LOCATION:Elkins HS
SALARY: $20.00 per hour up to 40 hours a month
This position will be contracted through Fairmont State and taxes will not be withheld.
CONTRACT:This position will begin August 15, 2009 and end June 15, 2010. This contract is contingent upon funding.
QUALIFICATIONS:- Teacher, counselor, librarian, computer specialist, or principal at the site;
-Computer/Internet skills;
-Highly organized and detail-oriented;
-Oral and written communication skills;
-Able to work independently without close supervision;
-Able to work with others in planning and organizing events;
-Leadership skills;
-Flexible schedule including evenings.
RESPONSIBILITIES:General responsibilities include but are not limited to:
-Attend the Fall Conference September 27-29, 2009 at Waterfront Hotel;
-Ability to check email daily;
-Oversee school GEAR UP activities to ensure compliance with the grants goals and objectives;
-Serve in a leadership capacity in working with GEAR UP project or activity coordinators to effectively implement and evaluate components of the grant;
-Participate in GEAR UP Coordination training sessions as needed;
-Hold meetings with teachers, counselors, students, and parents regarding GEAR UP values, goals, activities, and services, which include financial aid, career college info, and rigorous courses:
-Coordinate and implement after-school programs including but not limited to: tutoring, mentoring, enrichment activities, and other support services as identified;
-Supervise, coordinate, and provide evaluation forms for the major GEAR UP activities. Use evaluation forms to improve the quality of project offerings and to assess the effectiveness of major programs;
-Work with FairmontState, RESA VII, and other agencies to provide teacher training and staff development opportunities related to the GEAR UP goals;
-Supervise and provide for the acquisition of baseline data and follow-up data as required;
-Serve on GEAR UP committees as needed;
-Maintain effort Logs/Effort Turn-Around Reports as required;
-Prepare and submit annual and quarterly reports, and other reports as required;
-Oversee school GEAR UP budget accountability with the designated fiscal officer at the county office;
-Assist guidance office with establishing a college/career resources center;
-Assist in maintaining the GEAR UP section of the school website;
-Responsible for equipment inventory and the annual inventory report;
-Attend monthly GEAR UP meetings;
-Other services as identified as they pertain to the grant implementation;
REPORTS TO:FSU GEAR UP Director and/or her designee
APPLICATION:Send a letter of interest (Please refer to the school and position you are seeking.), resume, and 2 recommendation letters to:
FairmontState GEAR UP
1201 Locust Avenue
Fairmont, WV 26554
APPLICATION DEADLINE:May 29, 2009 or until filled
JOB POSTINGS:Postings have been sent to County BOE Offices, GEAR UP High Schools, and is also posted at the GEAR UP website:
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: "Equal employment opportunity will be granted to all persons regardless of age, race, creed, sex, national origin, or handicap and no discrimination based upon such factors will be made in salary, promotion, demotion, transfer or termination of any employee."