Job Information
University of Kansas Site Coordinator – Kansas City, Missouri in Lawrence, Kansas
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:
Bachelor’s Degree in Education, counseling or related fields
One year of experience in a school setting
One year of professional experience with target population
Familiarity with the college admissions process, as demonstrated in application materials
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:
Master’s Degree in education, counseling, or related field
STEM background or experience
ELL background or experience
Bi-Lingual
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.