**29052BR** **Job Title:** Site Coordinator – Kansas City, Missouri **Department:** Achievement & Assessment Inst **Primary Campus:** Kansas City, Missouri **Job Description:** 60% - Develop and implement day-to-day program activities and services for the GEAR UP Program in KCMO Public Schools, such as Academic Skill Building, Career Exploration, and Financial Literacy Workshops for students, parents, and teachers. Connect with KCMO teachers to determine tutoring needs, coordinate schedules with available tutors, and supervise the work of those tutors in each of the schools in coordination with Project Director. 10% - Assess effectiveness of programming and collect GEAR UP programming data. Propose modifications to program delivery based on each school’s needs, in coordination with the GEAR UP project team. 10% Work with administration and school-based partners in the delivery of project by co-planning academic and college-readiness programming for students, parents, and teachers. 10% - Provide professional development on Academic Tools and Best Teaching Practices to teachers and students. 5% - Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Program Director of the KCMO GEAR UP Program, such as proposal development, professional development, and service advisory committees. 5% - Participate in the Center for Educational Opportunity Programs/CEOP quarterly meetings and annual events. **Req ID** **(Ex: 10567BR)** **:** 29052BR **Disclaimer:** The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY. **Work Schedule:** Professional hours may occasionally exceed 40 hours per week. Evening and weekend events required. **FLSA Status:** Nonexempt **Conditions of Employment:** Contingent on Funding **Contact Information to Applicants:** Korri Hall, kohall@ku.edu **Required Qualifications:** 1. Bachelor’s Degree in Education, counseling or related fields 2. One year of experience in a school setting 3. One year of professional experience with target population 4. Familiarity with the college admissions process, as demonstrated in application materials 5. Exemplary written and oral communication skills, as demonstrated in application materials **Employee Class:** U-Unclassified Professional Staff **Advertised Salary Range:** Starting at $47,000 **FTE:** 1.0 **Preferred Qualifications:** 1. Master’s Degree in education, counseling, or related field 2. STEM background or experience 3. ELL background or experience 4. Bi-Lingual 5. Ability to work flexible hours **Position Overview:** The Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs or GEAR UP program is seeking a Site Coordinator to develop and implement pre-college programming in the Kansas City, Missouri Public Schools. The Site Coordinator will academically and financially prepare middle and high school students for postsecondary education. The Site Coordinator will use independent judgement and discretion when engaging and working with teachers, parents, and community partners to successfully meet KCMO GEAR UP objectives. The Site Coordinator will also serve as part of the project team when discussing overall program objectives with district and school administrators. The successful applicant will have college access, classroom, and professional development experience. **Reg/Temp:** Regular **Application Review Begins:** 29-Sep-2024 **Anticipated Start Date:** 14-Oct-2024 **Additional Candidate Instruction:** A complete application consists of: + Cover Letter + Resume + 3 Professional References Incomplete applications will not be considered. Apply online. Application deadline is October 31, 2024. For first consideration, please apply before that date. **Job Family:** Research-KUL **Work Location Assignment:** On-Site **Position Requirements:** Work will be performed on-site in Kansas City Missouri Public Schools. Other locations for events may be required.