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Gear Up College Coach

Durant, OK · On-site

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 ...

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Gear Up College Coach

Durant, OK

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 ...

Socorro Consolidated Schools

$25/hr

About the Program: Our mission at GEAR UP is to work with students, families, educators, and community members to facilitate college and career readiness. Our ultimate goal is for students from all ...

Socorro Consolidated Schools

Gear-Up Tutor

Socorro, NM · On-site

$25/hr

About the Program: Our mission at GEAR UP is to work with students, families, educators, and community members to facilitate college and career readiness. Our ultimate goal is for students from all ...

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As of Jul 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for gear up program in the United States is $45,721.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,500.00 and $47,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Gear Up Program Coordinator, you need strong organizational skills, experience in educational program management, and a bachelor’s degree in education or a related field. Familiarity with student information systems, learning management software, and federal program compliance guidelines is often required. Excellent communication, cultural competence, and a collaborative attitude help set standout performers apart in this role. These abilities ensure students receive effective support, compliance standards are met, and partnerships with schools, families, and communities are successful.

What is a Gear Up Program job?

A Gear Up Program job typically involves supporting a federally funded initiative aimed at increasing college readiness and success for low-income students. Employees in these roles may work with schools, students, and families to provide academic support, mentorship, career counseling, and college preparation resources. Responsibilities vary by position but often include organizing workshops, coordinating tutoring services, and assisting with scholarship opportunities. The goal is to help students navigate educational pathways and improve their chances of postsecondary success.

What are some typical responsibilities of a Gear Up Program Coordinator?

Gear Up Program Coordinators are typically responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring college access initiatives for middle and high school students within a designated region or school district. This includes developing workshops, facilitating mentoring activities, coordinating with teachers and counselors, and collecting data for federal reporting. Coordinators often collaborate closely with school administrators, families, and community organizations to maximize student engagement and ensure program goals are met. They may also supervise program staff or volunteers, manage budgets, and assist with outreach events, making each day dynamic and rewarding while supporting student success.

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Infographic showing various Gear Up Program job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,721 per year, or $22 per hour.

MS Delta GEAR UP Program Coordinator

Delta State University

Cleveland, MS • On-site

$12/mo

Full-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Position Information
Job Title MS Delta GEAR UP Program Coordinator Working Title Program Coordinator Position Type Staff Department Center for Community and Economic Development Posting Number 201201719 Full or Part Time Full Time Benefit Eligible Yes If Other, Please Explain: Tenure/Non-Tenure Track Salary Basis 12 month If Other, Please Explain:
Position Summary Information
Responsibilities
  • Support local efforts in school districts to enhance preparation for postsecondary education
  • Host monthly Advisory Council meetings at each school district, providing oversight to local GEAR UP implementation
  • On-site implementation leader and coordinator for grant activities and services for students, families, and educators
  • Support partner districts' creation, implementation, and amendment of work plans
  • Check all activities for pre-approval prior to reimbursement as part of the internal finance process
  • Liaise with local coordinators to support their efforts to provide direct students and families engagement
  • Become embedded in the school district's culture to build collaborative and cooperative relationships with administration, staff, students, families, partners, vendors, and GEAR UP staff
  • Promote, support, and encourage participation in all GEAR UP activities and services
  • Collect and monitor data
  • Prepare program reports
  • Maintain accurate recordkeeping and documentation of duties in line with GEAR UP grant requirements, including tracking all services and student/family/educator participation
  • Support social media accounts to engage with students and families
Qualifications
REQUIRED
  • Bachelors degree with 3- 5 years of experience working in education or a related field, preferably with experience in college access and an understanding of the barriers to postsecondary education
  • Ability to lead meetings and communicate effectively in both oral and written formats
  • Interpersonal, organizational, and typing skills
  • Ability to work and maintain confidential information
  • Ability to relate to diverse age and demographic backgrounds
  • Demonstrates a strong work ethic, integrity, punctuality, quality work, pleasant attitude, positive, self-starter, open to new & different perspectives
  • Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to learn and retain new tasks quickly and expand that knowledge frequently
  • Ability to learn new software quickly and comfort with technology
PREFERRED
  • Demonstrated experience presenting information to small and large groups
  • Experience working with Performance Insights (PI) software or a comparable longitudinal data tracking platform, particularly with large datasets and data-driven systems
  • Strong organizational skills and independent work initiative
  • Evidence of effective problem-solving, decision-making, and time management skills
  • Demonstrates a proactive approach in identifying problems
  • Evidence of flexibility, willingness to change, open-mindedness, fairness, accepting responsibility, and personal growth

Salary Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and university's resources. Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Information
Posting Detail Information
Open Date 05/19/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes

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