Temporary GEAR UP Academic Coach

Overview

Fayetteville State University’s Office of College Access Programs is designed to provide low-income/potential first-generation college students (enrolled in grades 6-12) with academic support services that will enhance their academic skills, thereby ensuring that these students will complete high school and enroll in and complete programs of postsecondary education. The mission of GEAR UP is to prepare middle and high school students for college through academic preparation programs and scholarships for students, professional development activities for educators, and college access information for students and parents.

A total of 2,400 students are served by the GEAR UP Program in Cumberland County at 4 target schools.

Primary Purpose of the Position:
The primary purpose of this position is to provide academic support and serve as a coach at a GEAR UP target school to improve academic mindsets and prepare low-income/first-generation students for postsecondary education.

• 50% Student Support Services – Implement educational interventions to prepare secondary school low-income/first-generation students for post-secondary education (college and career readiness); work with students one-on-one and in small groups using coaching strategies; provide instruction on college preparation, academic survival skills, and academic advisement on secondary and post-secondary course selection; conduct non-cognitive development workshops (e.g., study skills, test-taking skills, critical thinking, standardize test preparation);
  
  assist seniors with completing essays, college applications, and the FAFSA; and follow up on participants to verify college enrollment.
• 30% Student Needs Assessment/Record Management – Identify, recruit and retain participants; complete comprehensive individual needs assessments and develop individual academic plans; review report cards and transcripts; collaborate with target school teachers to supplement services; maintain participant files; track services using the Scribe database; and submit monthly reports.
• 10% Educational Activities – Plan and accompany participants on college, cultural, and educational field trips aligned with curriculum (career and college readiness).
• 5% Parent Support Activities – Develop and facilitate workshops for parents and communicate student performance to increase student success.
• 5% Public Relations – Speak to the community and school personnel about the GEAR UP mission; serve on committees as appointed; recruit potential participants for the program in the community and target school area.

• Minimum
  
  Education and Experience Requirements:
  
  A Bachelor’s degree required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to follow directions to implement evidence-based program; excellent organizational skills to document services accurately and meet deadlines; effective interpersonal and oral communication skills; and an interest in working with high school students. Applicants must have the temperament for engaging middle and high school students.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Special Instructions to Applicants:

• Notice to Applicants:
• Closing Date:
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Other Information: If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
• EEO Statement: This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), academic verification and credit history check (if applicable).
• Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. The university values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Veteran's Statement: Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for openings.
• Required Fields Notice: Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)

• Required Documents – Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Optional Documents – Other Document, Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)

Constituent Institution of The University of North Carolina.