GO College High School/Middle School Outreach Coordinator

Position Summary
POSITION SUMMARY Coordinates on- and off-campus college and career preparatory activities for middle and high school students at Strong Vincent Middle School (3 days per week) and Northwest Pennsylvania Collegiate Academy (2 days per week); implements partnerships with both schools; participates in Gannons summer academic camps; works within a local school(s) and on campus to serve and coordinate services for students with academic potential; works with internal and external constituents to develop implement and assess new college preparatory programming while enhancing and assessing existing programs. Must be able to support and promote the Universitys Mission. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Works/meets with middle and high school principals and guidance counselors to coordinate and provide academic support along with dual enrollment scheduling & advising within the high school(s) 2. Develops and manages a college mentoring program for students. 3. Provides high school students with career and college exploratory opportunities. 4. Provides parents/guardians with information about college and career preparation. 5. Coordinates monthly workshops for GO College participants at SVMS . 6. Maintains regular contact with the GO College director and local and partnering school officials. 7. Records analyzes and maintains student contacts grades and other forms of student assessment. 8. Maximizes the use of technology to support initiatives. 9. Attends GO College staff meetings to coordinate programming. 10. Performs other duties as assigned within the scope and responsibility and requirements of the job. 11. Meets individually with students to assess academic performance behavior and attendance. 12. Plans and executes campus visits career-focused field trips and a two-weeks of summer programming (one week -rising seniors and one week rising freshman). 13. Develops and manages an after school tutoring program at SVMS .

Physical Demands
PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Must be able to meet the physical demands associated with a normal office high school and University environment. WORKING CONDITIONS : Frequent travel between designated school(s) and the University is required. Occasional evening and weekend hours are required for conducting conferences workshops and open-house/orientation school events.

Required Qualifications
Education: A Bachelors degree is required or a masters degree (or in process) is preferred. Experience: Two-four years of experience working with middle high school and/or college students is required. Skills: Must have knowledge of academic and motivational advising college and career counseling student skills counseling and mentoring; effective presentation skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills; the ability to work collaboratively and maintain strict confidentiality of all records and assessments; and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Licenses or Certifications: A valid drivers license is required. Must have passed all clearances ( FBI state background child abuse clearances) and complete required ESD mandatory reporting prior to starting work. University Mission: Must be able to support and promote the Universitys Mission.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience working within TRIO programs.

Work Schedule
Monday thru Friday