GEAR UP Coach

Arizona GEAR UP 2019-26 is a project of Northern Arizona University (NAU) is made possible by a multi-year, multi-million dollar federal grant and contributions from partner organizations. Structured under the College of Education, project administration resides with a State GEAR UP Office in Phoenix. The purpose of GEAR UP, as authorized by Congress under the Higher Education Opportunity Act, is to help level the playing field on college access for low-income students. This is a professional student-support position responsible for managing the delivery and implementation of core interventions and services, for students and their families, as outlined in annual school-specific GEAR UP work plans and budgets. GEAR UP Coaches execute the plans and develop the types of trusting relationships with students and families that have been shown to foster student success. The position may include some supervisory responsibilities. GEAR UP stands for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs and is a federally funded partnership between Northern Arizona University and Amphitheater Public School District. FLSA: Exempt Professional Exempt Revised March 2020 GEAR UP COACH In conjunction with NAU/GEAR UP administrators, and the School GEAR UP Task Force, the GEAR UP Coach works to ensure that the terms specified in the subcontract between NAU and the school district are met. As an advocate for GEAR UP students, the GEAR UP Coach is a leader within the school whose primary job is to promote: • Students’ successful academic performance and preparation for each educational transition • Increased educational expectations for postsecondary education • Students' successful completion of high school • Students' academic, financial, and social preparation for postsecondary educational opportunities • Students' and parents' knowledge of postsecondary options

*Two Year Contract Position*

*24-25 SY Posting* 

A. REQUIRED
• Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, child development, education or
related field
• At least one year of experience working with high school students
• Successful experience in student support role(s)
• Knowledge of secondary education requirements
• Knowledge of postsecondary education options, application procedures and
admission requirements
• Knowledge of financial aid and scholarship opportunities and application
processes
• Strong ability to communicate with students, parents, and school staff verbally
and in written form
• Excellent program coordination skills, including demonstrated record of
completing tasks in a timely manner on with budget constraints
• Excellent organizational, training and presentation skills
• Skills in monitoring data
• Aptitude for fostering positive relationships

Full Job Description 

Fingerprint clearance card, and full college transcripts to be considered for this position.

Amphitheater Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion/religious beliefs, gender, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, creed, citizenship status, marital status, political beliefs/affiliation, disability, home language, family, social or cultural background in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the District’s non-discrimination policies are handled at 701 W. Wetmore Road, Tucson, Arizona 85705 by the Equity & Safety Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator, (520) 696-5164, TitleIXCoordinator@amphi.com, or the Executive Director of Student Services, (520) 696-5230, studentservices@amphi.com.