GEAR UP Manager

Gear Up Manager

Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Screening will begin ASAP and continue until the position is filled. Start date to be determined, but as soon as practicable after the hiring/interview process.

Salary and Benefits:
This is a full-time, benefited Staff, S31 level position. Starting salary range: $53,839.00 - $65,953.00/annually, depending upon experience. Educational Benefits for the employees and dependents, Tuition Reimbursement, 15 – 18 Paid Holiday/Closure Days, Three Paid Personal Days, Healthcare/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, Generous Retirement Benefits - 14.62% Employer Paid/4% Employee Paid, Paid Vacation and Sick Leave, Onsite Childcare Center, Professional Development Opportunities.

JOB SUMMARY:

The GEAR UP Manager oversees the GEAR UP Wyoming grant  is responsible for overseeing and leading site staff, objectives, budget, processes, data, activities, programs, and overall success of the grant in accordance with the national and state specific Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) grant policies. This position is grant-funded; specific parameters associated with the grant may impact the start/stop of any employment relationship as well as compensation.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the grant parameters of this position, please contact the GEAR UP Wyoming Grant Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

– this position is exempt and is not eligible for compensatory or overtime pay provisions of the FLSA. To perform successfully in this position, an individual must be able to perform principal responsibilities satisfactorily as well as possess education/experience, employ the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed in representative fashion; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the principal responsibilities.

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the GEAR UP program.
• Ensure the program's goals and objectives are being met, aligning with federal, state, and institutional policies.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance student readiness for college.

Budget and Grant Management – Oversee budget and grant management by preparing financial reports, tracking expenditures, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, and managing fund allocations for the GEAR UP program.

• Administer the GEAR UP budget in compliance with federal, state, and institutional guidelines.
• Prepare and submit financial and progress reports for grantors.
• Monitor expenditures and ensure funds are used effectively and appropriately, in compliance with grant guidelines.

Team Leadership – Foster team engagement by providing guidance, conducting performance evaluations, facilitating professional development, and promoting collaboration among GEAR UP team members.

• Organize workflows, setting clear goals
• Promote effective communication
• Provide leadership and direction to ensure successful program activities
• Foster a collaborative team environment.

Engagement and Partnership Development – Strengthen engagement and partnerships by building relationships with schools and community organizations and coordinating outreach efforts to support the GEAR UP program.

• Provide resources and support for families, addressing barriers to post-secondary education.
• Collaborate with partners to offer additional resources and services to students and families.
• Build and maintain relationships with school districts, community organizations and other stakeholders.

Professional Development – Promote professional development by identifying training opportunities, encouraging skill-building activities, supporting continuous learning, and facilitating growth for GEAR UP staff.

• Ensure ongoing training for staff to stay current with best practices in college readiness.
• Attend conferences, workshops, and meetings to enhance program knowledge.

Other responsibilities may be assigned based on contemporary institutional needs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge

• Advanced working knowledge and experience in business, supervision, and management
• Knowledge of the functions, operation and mission of…