Gannon University
Position Details
Posting Summary
Position Title High School Outreach Coordinator
Posting Number AS1014P
Subdivision Dean's Office; CHES
Division Col.Humanities,Ed.&SocScience
Department Col.Humanities,Ed.&SocScience
Location Erie, Pa
Position Summary
POSITION SUMMARY Coordinates on- and off-campus college preparatory activities for high school students; implements partnerships with local high schools; participates in Gannon's summer academic camps; works within a local high school(s) and on campus to serve and coordinate services for high school 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 University's Mission.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Works/meets with high school principals and guidance counselors to coordinate and provide academic support along with dual enrollment scheduling & advising within the high school(s)
2. Plans campus and career focused field trips, along with summer programming.
3. Provides high school students with financial aid and scholarship skills/exploration including FAFSA, PHEAA, and local scholarships
4. Provides parents/guardians with information about college preparation.
5. Coordinates monthly workshops for GO College participants.
6. Maintains regular contact with the GO College director and local and regional high 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.
Required Qualifications
Education: A Bachelor's degree is required or a master's degree (or in process) is preferred.
Experience: Two-four years of experience working with 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 driver's 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 University's Mission.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with TRIO programs
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 high school(s) and the University is required. Occasional evening and weekend hours are required for conducting conferences, workshops and University events (e.g., convocation, commencement, open house).
Exempt Status Exempt
Position Classification Professional
Position Type Staff
Employment Status Full-Time
Position Length 10M
Hours per Week 37.5 - 40 weeks/two weeks to be served in the summer for summer programming
Work Schedule Monday thru Friday
Shift 1st
Posting Summary
Position Title High School Outreach Coordinator
Posting Number AS1014P
Subdivision Dean's Office; CHES
Division Col.Humanities,Ed.&SocScience
Department Col.Humanities,Ed.&SocScience
Location Erie, Pa
Position Summary
POSITION SUMMARY Coordinates on- and off-campus college preparatory activities for high school students; implements partnerships with local high schools; participates in Gannon's summer academic camps; works within a local high school(s) and on campus to serve and coordinate services for high school 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 University's Mission.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Works/meets with high school principals and guidance counselors to coordinate and provide academic support along with dual enrollment scheduling & advising within the high school(s)
2. Plans campus and career focused field trips, along with summer programming.
3. Provides high school students with financial aid and scholarship skills/exploration including FAFSA, PHEAA, and local scholarships
4. Provides parents/guardians with information about college preparation.
5. Coordinates monthly workshops for GO College participants.
6. Maintains regular contact with the GO College director and local and regional high 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.
Required Qualifications
Education: A Bachelor's degree is required or a master's degree (or in process) is preferred.
Experience: Two-four years of experience working with 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 driver's 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 University's Mission.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with TRIO programs
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 high school(s) and the University is required. Occasional evening and weekend hours are required for conducting conferences, workshops and University events (e.g., convocation, commencement, open house).
Exempt Status Exempt
Position Classification Professional
Position Type Staff
Employment Status Full-Time
Position Length 10M
Hours per Week 37.5 - 40 weeks/two weeks to be served in the summer for summer programming
Work Schedule Monday thru Friday
Shift 1st