Job Description

Concord University seeks a creative and enthusiastic team member to serve as the Assistant Director for the Southern West Virginia (SWV) GEAR UP Partnership serving five school districts, Mercer, Monroe, Raleigh, Summers and Wyoming County Schools.




The GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) Partnership is funded by the US Department of Education to increase the college-going rate of low-income secondary school students in these school systems.




GEAR UP provides training and support for administrators and teachers at secondary schools with a majority of low-income students and support and assistance directly to students to enhance preparation for post-secondary education.

This is a twelve-month, full-time position, contingent upon continued external funding.
Duties and Responsibilities

Duty/Responsibility

Act as primary liaison to project partners Provide bi-annual evaluations of coordinator performance Present regular data reports in staff meetings, and monthly reports in coordinator meetings; and Oversee the database + Review services data entry as a cross-reference for monthly reimbursements
+ Provide database training for school district staff to identify at-risk students
+ Liaise with external evaluators
+ Provide data reports for stakeholders and annual reports
+ Implement required family, educator, and student surveys
+ Maintain confidentiality and data security.
Coordinate development and review of annual work plans with partners. + Complete quarterly review of work plan progress for each subrecipient and amend work plans as needed.
Assist Project Director as assigned Other duties as assigned

% of Time

100%


Education/Knowledge

Minimum Education

Master's

Required Licenses/Certification

At a minimum, the successful applicant for this position must possess:A Master's degree in education, management, or public administration

Required Skills

3 years of achievement and proven leadership in administrative positions Experience working with and in public schools preferred Demonstrated knowledge of West Virginia's colleges and universities, admissions requirements, and financial aid Superior organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Exceptional writing skills are a must Microsoft Office proficiency, especially Excel Data management and analysis experience preferred

Required Experience

Type of experience Needed

Experience working with and in public schools preferred

Amount of Experience Needed (Months/Years)

More than 2 years


Posting Detail Information

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Additional Information

Concord University is a public comprehensive university with a rich history as one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in West Virginia. Founded in 1872 as a state Normal School to prepare teachers, Concord University (CU) is a public, career focused liberal arts institution located in rural southern West Virginia.

Concord University (CU) offers talented individuals a wide array of fulfilling career opportunities from entry through academic or administrative professional levels. To maintain an outstanding talent pool, we employ individuals regionally, nationally, and internationally to attract top candidates.

If you are looking for more than just a job, then I encourage you to browse our website and visit our job opportunities regularly. Learn more about Concord University and why it should be your first choice, not only for quality educational opportunities but also for exemplary employment.

Applications will only be accepted through Concord University's online application site at

https://jobs.concord.edu/

. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Concord University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

We are committed to attracting and retaining quality faculty and staff. In doing so, Concord University offers outstanding benefit packages including:Work week of 37.5 hrs. Holidays - Employees receive 13-14 Paid Holidays Annually Annual and Sick Leave -Staff earn up to 24 days of annual leave per year (max 360 hours) and up to 18 days of sick leave per year. Health Insurance - Concord University offers health insurance through West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA). Tuition and Fee Waivers- Professional development and education opportunities including tuition waiver program for employees, spouse, and eligible dependents. Retirement Plans - TIAA's automatic retirement plan is a 401(a) plan into which six (6) percent of the employee's total salary is automatically withheld pre-tax and deposited into the employee's TIAA retirement account. The university matches the employees 6% contribution Life Insurance - Basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost and may purchase optional life insurance coverage with pre-tax earnings. Mountaineer Flexible Benefits. This is an IRS approved, tax free account that saves money on eligible health, medical, dental, and dependent care expenses. Annual Increment Pay

Quick Link to Posting

https://jobs.concord.edu/postings/3309