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Mohawk Valley Community College · 4 days ago

GEAR UP Program Specialist (Grant-Funded)

positionUtica-Rome Area
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry Level
money$47K/yr - $47K/yr
date1+ years exp

Mohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. The GEAR UP Program Specialist's primary function is to significantly improve GEAR UP students’ academic performance through the delivery of a wide range of instructional support and interventions services.

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Responsibilities

Serves GEAR UP students at target school sites by working collaboratively with district teachers and staff to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of program participants
Delivers direct academic, social, and emotional support services to include but not limited to the following: individual tutoring and supplemental instruction in school and out of school, arranging/coordinating student participation in teacher-based and other school-based academic opportunities, scheduling meetings with counselors and other school personnel, identifying appropriate services in-school, district, and in the community for GEAR UP students and families, and encouraging student participation in all GEAR UP academic and enrichment programs
Communicates directly with parents/guardians on a regular basis to ensure parent awareness and involvement in student academic performance and student participation in GEAR UP activities
Designs and implements educational activities, materials, programs, services and strategies in classrooms, seminars, workshops, and summer programs for program participants
Maintains accurate data, records, and student files to document all services delivered to GEAR UP participants
Ensures accurate and timely documentation of all services in accordance with federal and state GEAR UP reporting requirements
Collaborates with community partners to facilitate the provision of community based services
Performs other related duties as assigned by the Director of College Pipeline Programs

Qualification

Tutoring high school studentsTeaching experienceDegree in mathScienceUrban populationsData managementCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of one (1) years' experience tutoring/teaching junior and senior high school students
Ability to travel to multiple work locations
Work a flexible schedule including evenings and Saturdays
Possession of a valid driver's license at the time of hire and for the duration of employment

Preferred

Experience working with an urban population of high school junior and senior students
College level teaching/tutoring, and degree in math or science

Company

Mohawk Valley Community College

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Mohawk Valley Community College is a university that offers online learning and continuing and community education programs.
dateFounded in 1946
location
Utica, New York, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
https://www.mvcc.edu

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$2M
Key Investors
Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida CountiesBerkshire Bank FoundationThe Young Entrepreneurs Academy
2024-12-02Grant
2023-07-29Grant
2023-01-12Grant· $2M

Leadership Team

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Bryan Coromato
Executive Director of Public Safety and Emergency Management
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