Job Details
Job Location: Main Campus - Edmond, OK
Position Type: Staff
Salary Range: $40000.00 - $40000.00 Salary/year
Job Category: OTRS Classified
Description
Position Classification:
Regular, full-time, salaried, exempt and benefit-eligible staff position. For more benefit information visit Why Work at UCO?
This position is dependent upon grant funding that renews on an annual basis.
Position Overview:
The GEAR UP College Liaison/Coach will work with the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE)- a federally funded initiative aimed at early student awareness and readiness for college assisting the identified GEAR UP 13 Local Education Agencies (LEA's) 7th - 12th grade students in matriculation to the University of Central Oklahoma. The GEAR UP program specifically targets first generation college students/parents and minority students/parents. The College Coach will primarily assist and support the specified LEA's students with college preparation and career goals and options. In addition to working with specified high schools and their students, the College Coach will work with parents, high school counselors and administrators to inform them of specific college requirements, financial planning, scholarships, and student support services. They will work with the regional four-year university faculty advisors to identify academic options, choose academic strategies, and help with student enrollment. The College Coach will also act as a resource for academic information, financial aid information and decision-making strategies once the student arrives on the campus. This position will work with students from GEAR UP schools in the areas of identifying student support services that will aid in the transition to college. The College Liaison will assist the college in tracking and understanding the perspective of a GEAR UP student and will work with specified College Registrars to implement degree completion activities. The GEAR UP College Coach will be expected to work with each entity; GEAR UP schools, colleges, and students/parents in an effective, positive, and professional manner to convey to a diverse constituency the features and benefits of a higher education degree. The College Coach and the university supervisor will have the OK GEAR UP Grant Administrator as their point of contact with OK GEAR UP.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Represent GEAR UP at high schools, regional universities events and public functions to encourage enrollment of students at the specified four-year regional university.
Work as part of direct student services team in each LEA to develop and carry out a plan for preparing students for success in college. (GEAR UP Education Coordinator, GEAR UP School Specialist, Counselor etc.)
Serve as part of the LEA GEAR UP advisory/evaluation team.
Assist GEAR UP students with making college/career plans.
Actively seek to build relationships with schools, students' parents and communities to promote higher education and build support for student success.
Provide continual transitioning and academic support for GEAR UP students during their higher education process.
Schedule and pre-plan GEAR UP high school college day visits on campus.
Conduct campus tours and conference with GEAR UP students and parents whenever they visit the college campus.
Communicate admission policies to GEAR UP students, parents, school administrators, counselors, and teachers.
Evaluate high schools transcripts to determine eligibility for admission to the specified college.
Assist with the GEAR UP students specified college admission, financial aid, student support and academic process.
Develop and maintain tracking system for GEAR UP schools' graduating seniors, who are full-time and part-time students.
Develop intervention strategies to assist GEAR UP students with college success and completion.
Work with instructors to provide and support GEAR UP students.
Work with college registrars to identify students at-risk for non-completion of their degree or for students who have completed significant hours with no degree.
Work with targeted GEAR UP students on degree completion activities.
Other duties as assigned by Dean for Student/Academic Services.
Utilize the OK GEAR UP TREK system and other online programs, such as Inside Track, to assist in accountability documentation and student services.
Attend OK GEAR UP staff meetings in the Oklahoma City office on a bi-monthly basis or as needed for specialized training and development.
Assist the four-year university appointed contact as needed in providing an annual budget report of GEAR UP expenses and available funds to the OK GEAR UP Office.
Provide calendar documentation of activities to the OK GEAR UP Grant Administrator and keep the administrator informed as to progress of goals and any assistance that might be needed.
This position requires regular in-state travel to area high schools and the Oklahoma City GEAR UP office. Travel will be conducted using the employee's personal vehicle, with mileage reimbursement provided in accordance with organizational policy. Candidates must possess reliable, insured transportation.
Additionally, a personal cell phone capable of supporting work-related communications and activities is required.
Qualifications/Experience Required:
Bachelor's degree in related field required.
Must have a valid driver's license, clean driving record, and be able to operate a typical motor vehicle.
Qualifications/Experience Preferred:
Bachelor's degree in related discipline, as well as experience working with high school and/or college age students is preferred. Candidates having a high degree of familiarity with GEAR UP, knowledge of the regional college's requirements, programs, and degrees are preferred. A candidate who is familiar with the region where GEAR UP schools are located will be a plus.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Must have clear understanding of the needs of GEAR UP qualified students and knowledge of college services including financial aid, degree completion activities and academic support programs.
Must demonstrate ability to use independent judgment and also show organizational, communication and leadership skills.
Must be skilled at delivering presentations to both small and large groups.
Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodation (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.