Utah State University · 15 hours ago
Program Coordinator II (USU STARS GEAR UP)
Logan, UT
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$52K/yr - $52K/yr
2+ years expUtah State University is hiring a College Advisor (Program Coordinator II) for its STARS GEAR UP program, aimed at supporting students in federal GEAR UP grants. The role involves advising students on college preparation, career pathways, and collaborating with various educational stakeholders to ensure students receive the necessary resources and support.
Education
Responsibilities
Provide individualized face-to-face advising to GEAR UP college first-year students, supporting: Academic navigation, class scheduling and major exploration, financial aid and scholarship processes, and accessing campus resources (tutoring, advising, involvement, etc.). Contingent upon continued funding and need, this will continue for the first year of the position before transitioning to focusing on secondary school students
Record and track all student interactions and programming data in reporting systems
Provide direct advising, college and career exploration, early awareness activities, and ongoing academic/success support as the students progresses through secondary and postsecondary education
Assist Site Coordinators with: College visits and campus day trips, FAFSA and financial aid workshops, parent engagement nights, school community events, classroom or advisory lessons and any additional site-level college access programming
Maintain a regular in-school presence through classroom visits, AVID support, tabling at lunch, and participation in school events, build strong relationships with teachers, counselors, and administrators
Promote college and career pathways, including 2-year degrees, 4-year universities, technical colleges, and certificate programs
Participate in planning long-term college access strategies, collaboration, and shared programming across the three grants
Collaborate with Site coordinators, Program Coordinators and Directors to plan GEAR UP summer camps
Participate in ongoing in-person and virtual PD through program partners, contingent on available funding
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, or closely related field; plus, two years of experience working with middle, high school or college freshmen students
Preferred
Master's degree in Education, Counseling, or closely related field
Data entry and analysis
Experience with college Financial Aid and student services administration
Proficiency in event planning and facilitation
Experience with GEAR UP or similar federal grants/student service programs
Familiarity with Southern Utah/Sanpete County (e.g., community ties, residence, etc.)
Company
Utah State University
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.24MKey Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationUtah State Legislature
2022-01-27Grant· $0.24M
2021-11-11Grant
Leadership Team
Michael Torrens
Executive Director, Analysis Assessment & Accreditation
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