• Director (Gear Up Achieve)

    Auburn University (Auburn, AL)


    Position Details

    Position Information

    Requisition Number

    S4882P

    Home Org Name

     

    Truman Pierce Institute

     

    Division Name

     

    College of Education

    Position Title

    Director (GEAR UP Achieve)

     

    Job Class Code

    KA57

    Appointment Status

     

    Full-time

     

    Part-time FTE

     

    Limited Term

     

    Yes

     

    Limited Term Length

     

    09/30/2030

    Job Summary

    The **College of Education** at Auburn University is excited to recruit candidates for the **Director** (Gear Up Achieve) position working at the Truman Pierce Institute!

     

    The successful candidate will assist and work at the direction of the Principal Investigator to plan, coordinate, deliver, and manageGEAR UPACHIEVE services to accomplish the project’s goals and objectives. Oversees the operations forGEAR UPACHIEVE sites to include supervision of professional and administrative staff, as well as budget and grant reporting responsibilities.

     

    **GEAR UP Achieve** is designed to improve access for students across the state, with strategic goals that include:

    + Improving access to high-quality literacy and mathematics instruction;

    + Leveraging state-level data to monitor students’ academic progress;

    + Supporting school counselors, career coaches and academic advisors in guiding students toward higher education opportunities;

    + Assisting students and their families in navigating the college admissions process and preparing to meet Alabama’s workforce needs; and

    + Increasing awareness of the costs of higher education and providing technical assistance to students and their families in completing the requirements for receiving financial aid.

     

    _This is a limited term appointment. Continuation of employment after 09/30/2030 is contingent upon availability of funds._

    Essential Functions

    + Assume leadership for the organization, administration, and provide high-level vision and direction for project implementation.

    + Serve as day-to-day point person on all the key projects and activities.

    + Recruit, select, train, supervise, and evaluate project staff.

    + Review programming in conjunction with the School Liaisons.

    + Serve as main point of contact for the Principal Investigators

    + Lead communication efforts with the Alabama State Department of Education Officials and grant partners.

    + Provide leadership for effective parental and community involvement.

    + Travel monthly throughout the target area for project management meetings.

    + Finalize all reports, in conjunction with the principal investigators, submitted to the US Department of Education.

    + Attend national and regionalGEAR UP (and related) conferences.

     

    Why Work at Auburn?

     

    + **Life-Changing Impact** : Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.

    + **Culture of Excellence** : We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.

    + **We’re Here for You** : Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.

    + **Sweet Home Alabama** : The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.

    + **A Place for Everyone** : Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

     

    Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

    Minimum Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications

    Education and Experience:

    + Master’s degree in Education, Education Administration, Counseling, or related field.

    + 5 year of experience in the coordination and/or management of a math and science program, including the supervision of professional and administrative staff, as well as budgets and/or grants.

    Substitutions allowed for Experience:

    Higher graduate degrees may be accepted in lieu of experience.

     

    Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

    Minimum Skills and Abilities

    + Knowledge of higher educational policies and procedures.

    + Ability to coordinate meetings and events considering complex scheduling issues.

     

    Minimum Technology Skills

     

    Minimum License and Certifications

    Desired Qualifications

    Desired Qualifications

    Posting Detail Information

     

    Salary Range

     

    $63,250-$113,850

     

    Job Category

     

    Executive/Director/Management

     

    Working Hours if Non-Traditional

    City position is located in:

    Auburn

    State position is located:

    AL

    List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

     

    Posting Date

     

    11/05/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

     

    It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit theirwebsite (https://auburn.edu/administration/eoc/) to learn more.

     

    Special Instructions to Applicants

     

    Quick Link for Internal Postings

     

    https://www.auemployment.com/postings/56801

     

    Documents Needed to Apply

    Required Documents

    1. Resume

    2. Cover Letter

    Optional Documents

    1. Transcripts

    2. Curriculum Vitae

    3. Other