Jt. Jerome School District #261 

Job Description 

GEAR Up Site Coordinator Assistant 

REPORTS TO: GEAR Up Site Coordinator/Secondary Administration 

SUMMARY:  

This position assists the GEAR Up Coordinator in providing college and career guidance to increase the number of  low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education. The Gear Up Site  Coordinator Assistant will be responsible for assisting the Gear Up Coordinator in the daily implementation of the  GEAR UP program and activities within the school. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.  

• Assist in developing and implementing and/or enhancing parent workshops. · Assist in coordinating academic year college visits, industry tours, and guest speakers for  students 
• Assist with coordinating annual planning sessions with GEAR UP students. 
• Manage data collection and regarding project benchmarks and outcomes. 
• Collect rosters from each event listing students and families served. 
• Submit monthly invoices, receipts, logs, and reporting documents to GEAR UP Idaho state  staff. 
• Support GEAR Up coordinator with school activities, providing planning assistance or acting  as a chaperone for college and Industry tours as well as school activities 
• Manage day-to-day office operations of the grant 
• General phone and email communication  
• Work directly with Gear Up coordinator 
• Attend mandatory trainings

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

High school diploma or equivalent 

Demonstrated aptitude for successful performance of the tasks listed 

Experience interacting with the general public 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Working knowledge of Microsoft computer programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;  and, problem identification and resolution. 
• Working knowledge of Google suite applications including Google Docs, Google Sheets,  Google Slides, Google Drive 
• Assume responsibility, take initiative, and develop new ideas with co-workers; make  independent decisions; manage multiple projects; interact with peers, supervisors, students,  parents, and other third parties calmly and effectively. 
• The ability to establish rapport with adults and adolescents and serve as a positive role model  are essential.
• Approved August 2022 
• Outstanding organization. 
• Strong attention to detail. 
• Able to multitask and prioritize daily workload - can work on multiple projects at once.
• Able to work independently to support the Coordinator and appropriately manage time
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Strong problem-solving abilities. 
• Integrity and professionalism 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly stands; walks, uses hands and fingers to  handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently reaches with hands and arms.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  

Terms of Employment: 15 -19.5 hours per week on the 180 classified employee calendar schedule 

Salary & Benefits: 1. Salary to be determined by placement on the district Classified Salary  Schedule Secretary Level C 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that must be met by  an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The requirements listed are  representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be  made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A) and is not an  exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this  position and additional duties may be assigned. 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

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Approved August 2022