School Educational Services Coordinator

Company Description

The California GEAR UP project has been administered by the University of California since 1999. Its mission focuses on systemic reform by enhancing the organizational capacity of middle schools to prepare all students for success after high school. The project supports both a cohort of students and their families, and adults who influence student outcomes, including educators, counselors, administrators, and families.

By fostering school-wide change, California GEAR UP aims to create access and opportunities to improve student achievement across the state.

Are you passionate about expanding college access, supporting students and families, and making a long‑term impact in education within Contra Costa, Riverside, or San Diego Counties? Join the California GEAR UP project and be part of a statewide initiative that creates deep, sustained, place‑based impact. This role emphasizes relationship‑building, systems thinking, and long‑term student success by working closely with one school community over time.

The School Educational Services Coordinator leads the coordination of student and family support services at schools within a feeder set of middle and high schools, for the cohort class of 2031, beginning in grade seven through the first year of college (2032). The services are designed to successfully navigate the educational systems for access and success to college and career opportunities.

The School Educational Services Coordinator will promote and support college‑going, college readiness, and a high academic expectation school environment through a systems‑thinking approach on each secondary school campus.

• Plan and facilitate workshops and activities focused on college awareness, leadership development, study skills, financial aid, and career exploration
• Collaborate with school staff, districts, and community partners to support mentoring, advising, academic interventions, college visits, and enrichment activities
• Promote a college‑going, college‑ready, and high‑expectations school culture through sustained engagement with students, families, and educators
• Engage with the broader school and local community to advance California GEAR UP goals and stay informed about relevant community events and opportunities
• Coordinate with California GEAR UP partners to ensure aligned, unified supports and services for schools and students
• Complete other duties as needed to support program goals

• Bachelor’s degree required (education, social work, counseling, psychology, or related field preferred)
• Experience working with low‑income and ethnically diverse middle and/or high school students
• Experience working on a middle school, high school, or college campus
• Knowledge of college‑access, college‑readiness, or K–16 equity‑focused programs
• Demonstrated commitment to educational equity and expanding access and success for underrepresented students
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship‑building skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with schools, families, and community partners

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Education and Training

• Education Administration Programs