Job description
Posting Details
Request to Recruit
Location
Boone, NC
Faculty Rank
No
Provide Rank
N/A
Position Number
067761
Department
College Access Partnerships - 240105
Description of University
Appalachian State University, in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Work, or other closely related field.
- 1-3 years of experience with program coordination and/or curriculum development.
- Superior organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Dynamic communicator.
- Ability to establish rapport with adults and students and serve as a positive role model.
- Track record of innovative thinking and taking initiative.
- Must be a self-starter and able to operate in a dynamic environment that evolves as it grows.
- Experience planning events.
- Excellent at mapping out a plan to implement a vision.
License/Certification Required
N/A
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in education, school counseling, social work, or other equivalent field.
- Federal grant and/or compliance experience.
- Experience in a similar role in another college access program.
- Experience managing large-scale projects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The
College Visit Program Coordinator serves as a liaison between Appalachian GEAR UP and 10 LEA partnerships with the aim of providing college access programming that meets the goals of the NC Appalachian GEAR UP Partnership grants. This position requires a strong foundation in and knowledge of college access and readiness best practices and serves as an educator to GEAR UP students. The position requires an understanding of individual school district needs and will work to actively seek new opportunities, partnerships, and services that can help meet those needs.
COLLEGE ACCESS PROGRAMS
COLLEGE ACCESS PROGRAMS
- Serve as a content expert on the college enrollment process. Develop and implement programs and services that help students and families overcome the barriers to college enrollment.
- Develop, plan, implement, and evaluate college access programs to support all students in all 10 GEAR UP districts including but not limited to: Summer Camps, College Campus Visits, Bus Tours, and other campus based student activities.
- Serve 1,000-2,000 students per semester by providing regular campus visit coordination services for GEAR UP student groups visiting Appalachian State University.
- Coordinate 5-10 large group student field trips to other college campuses across NC to provide college exposure experiences to GEAR UP students.
- Serve as an advocate for a college-going culture by ensuring teachers and staff provide college enrollment resources to students.
- Adapt program to changing environments/needs/data and course correct as needed.
PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
- Build strategic, positive, effective partnerships with school staff, administrators, and teachers in order to ensure GEAR UP students receive opportunities and resources.
- Establish, nurture, and sustain positive relationships and collaboration between and among Appalachian State University faculty/staff and grant partners (LEAs, IHEs, vendors, etc.).
- Meet regularly with partners to support the rollout of programs and ensure student participation in districts.
- Work with and support school staff in the implementation of the above services in classrooms, clubs, and other existing structures in the school such that services are embedded in the school culture.
- Share resources with grant IHE partners to support the strengthening of all campus visits taking place throughout the western NC region.
COMPLIANCE
- Provide guidance and support to partners to ensure the implementation of services is done in compliance with federal, state, institutional, and programmatic policies.
- Maintain excellent records of programmatic, administrative, and financial activities on the project.
- Manage invoicing and administrative flow for partnerships.
- Enter services data in the database to reflect student, parent, and professional services provided.
- Ensure consistent implementation of program policies and procedures developed by the Project Director.
- Responsible for understanding and consistently applying federal and state regulations, institutional policies, and program specifications.
- Work collegially with internal GEAR UP teams (Evaluation, Finance, Programming) to ensure grant compliance and audit readiness.
OTHER
- Other duties as assigned.
Type of Position
Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty
Staff/Non-Faculty
Appointment Type
1.0
Work Schedule/Hours
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; with some nights and weekends as needed for student programming.
Number of Hours Per Week
40
Number of Months Per Year
12
Mandatory Staff
No
Suggested Salary Range
Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Physical Demands of Position
General office work with a good amount of walking to host student groups on campus tours. Position includes some direct interaction with students which may include physical activity such as ropes courses, water activities, etc. and some travel to partner school districts.
All duties to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
All duties to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
Posting Details Information
Posting Date
05/08/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins
05/19/2023
Proposed Date of Hire
06/19/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
For a complete application, please submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University’s Job Board:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of three professional references with contact information
Search Chair Name
Corinne Smith
Search Chair Email
smithmc3@appstate.edu
Disability Accommodation Information
Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations in the application process by contacting Maranda Maxey, Director & ADA/504 Coordinator, at 828-262-3056 or maxeymr@appstate.edu.
AA/EEO Statement
Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.
Important Contacts:
Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources/Affirmative Action
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3187
hr@appstate.edu
Office of Title IX Compliance
123 I.G. Greer Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-2144
titleix@appstate.edu
ADA/504 Coordinator & EEO Officer
224 Joyce Lawrence Lane/Suite 112 Anne Belk Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3056
equalopportunity@appstate.edu
We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.
Important Contacts:
Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources/Affirmative Action
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3187
hr@appstate.edu
Office of Title IX Compliance
123 I.G. Greer Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-2144
titleix@appstate.edu
ADA/504 Coordinator & EEO Officer
224 Joyce Lawrence Lane/Suite 112 Anne Belk Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3056
equalopportunity@appstate.edu
We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.
Clery Act:
Clery Act Compliance
Division of Institutional Integrity
PO Box 32126
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-8111
clery@appstate.edu
https://police.appstate.edu/clery
Division of Institutional Integrity
PO Box 32126
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-8111
clery@appstate.edu
https://police.appstate.edu/clery
Diversity and Inclusion at Appalachian
We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.
We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence is the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campus community supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community as we work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.
We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and an equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, and equity-minded practice at all levels of the university community.
We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence is the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campus community supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community as we work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.
We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and an equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, and equity-minded practice at all levels of the university community.
Background Check Statement
Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.
Eligibility for Employment
Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed. This position may or may not be eligible for H-1B sponsorship; EHRA positions are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. To request further information about sponsorship for this position, please contact International Student and Scholar Services and Outreach at
issso@appstate.edu
Quick Link
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/40005
Posting Number
201501158P
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