New

Director - GEAR UP

Utah State University
Minimum $70,000; Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits
United States, Utah, Logan
May 11, 2025
Director - GEAR UP Requisition ID: 2025-9135 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Management Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Exempt College: E Eccles Jones Coll of Ed & Hum Svs Department: School of Teacher Educ & Leadership Advertised Salary: Minimum $70,000; Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits Overview The Director - GEAR UP (Program Coordinator SR) has primary responsibility for ensuring the success of the USU STARS! GEAR UP project. USU STARS! GEAR UP is a federally funded program designed to help students prepare for and succeed in college. GEAR UP starts working with students in 7th grade, then follows those same students up through their first year out of high school. Schools and community partners have teamed up to provide services to students, parents, and educators to increase academic rigor, knowledge of financial aid, and enrollment and success in higher education. More information on the USU STARS! programs can be found at our website: http://utahstars.usu.edu/. This is a grant-funded position and is contingent upon continued funding. A successful background check is required for employment. Responsibilities The primary duty is to be responsible for the overall management of the project, leading the management team, working with all the partners, and serving as the liaison to the U.S. Department of Education's GEAR UP Office. Other duties may include the following: The Director has primary responsibility for ensuring the success of the USU STARS! GEAR UP grant. These responsibilities include meeting goals and objectives identified in the proposal; establishing and meeting obligations as identified in sub-contracts with schools and business partners. Hiring, terminating, training and developing, reviewing performance and administering corrective action for staff. Planning organizational structure and job content. Conducting annual performance appraisals for direct reports; review/approve annual performance appraisals conducted by first line supervisors. Managing grant fiscal and personnel resources effectively and responsibly in accordance with applicable university, state, and federal policies. Maintains a strong and productive working relationship with staff, faculty, administration, partners, and the sponsor. Lead the close out of the grant which involves wrapping up all budget needs, developing record keeping strategies, and final reporting. Commits to integrity; performs duties with diligence in accordance with professional standards and enforces University policies and procedures; uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards Participate in professional development, attend seminars and conferences, and maintain professional contacts win the community to remain knowledgeable of current college access and success best practices. Disseminate evidenced-based program impacts to local and national audiences Effectively communicate with Executive Director, Department of Education Project Program Officer, and external evaluator Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: M.A. in Education or related field plus two years of experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working with and understanding the needs of the target population. Preferred Qualifications: Teaching and administrative experience along P-20 education spectrum Five years of experience in program administration with educational or community service programming Experience with partnership projects and/or GEAR UP Experience with college development of middle and high school students Experience with federal grants Possess skills and aptitude as specified below: Demonstrated ability to write and speak clearly to various stakeholders Experience supervising work of others, including planning, assigning, scheduling and reviewing work, ensuring quality standards. Is responsible for hiring, terminating, training and developing, reviewing performance and administering corrective action for staff. Plans organizational structure and job content. Ability to set own goals and determines how to accomplish results with few or no guidelines to follow, although precedents may exist; supervisor/manager provides broad guidance and overall direction. Ability to problem solve issues that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation. Problems are solved using knowledge and skills, and general precedents and practices. Proven proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach: Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV" Be prepared to answer the following questions during your application: Please explain your experience with program or grant management. What is the earliest date you could start? Cover Letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application Document size may not exceed 10 MB. Advertised Salary Minimum $70,000; Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits ADA Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. University Highlights Department Highlights: The School of Teacher Education and Leadership offers graduate programs including an MEd in instructional leadership, an administrative/supervisory concentration, an MS, MEd, and EdS in curriculum and instruction and a PhD in curriculum and instruction with doctoral concentrations in instructional leadership, literacy education and leadership, mathematics education and leadership, cultural studies, and science education. We offer undergraduate programs for early childhood education (K-3), elementary education, and the professional education framework leading to secondary education licensure in other teaching majors. We also offer endorsement programs in early childhood education, reading education, gifted and talented education, and ESL education. As part of a land grant institution, we deliver our programs to students on campuses across the state of Utah through interactive broadcast and online delivery. We value our partnerships with local, state, national, and international leaders and welcome the many ongoing opportunities we have to collaborate toward common goals. Drawing on the extensive knowledge base in both theoretical and practice-oriented research, we design programs and research focusing on increasing the quality of teaching, learning, and leadership within complex local and global contexts. This involves creating equitable educational opportunities for all students, as well as preparing researchers and instructional leaders to use evidence-based instruction that results in improved student achievement and equitable opportunities in schools for all students. College Highlights: The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services is committed to inclusive excellence in research, teaching, and service activities across a wide array of education and human service fields. The college is home to eight academic departments with approximately 200 faculty who are engaged in innovative research and high-quality graduate and undergraduate education. The college's programs and outreach missions are strengthened by an on-campus elementary laboratory school and five stand-alone centers, including the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence. Faculty, students, and staff within the college also engage with a broad range of community partners to both provide opportunities for community-engaged research and learning and enhance the quality of education and human service programs throughout the state of Utah. Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact. USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah's counties. Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies' long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement. Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university's ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu . updated 02/2025 https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/9135/director---gear-up/job?in_iframe=1* Notice of Non-discrimination In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs non-discrimination policies: Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266 Title IX Coordinator Matthew Pinner, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266 Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, Ut 84322 For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, 303-844-5695, OCR.Denver@ed.gov Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-a8abe1a85fabc34b9f286899561dc23d