Director Gear Up Learning Center

Oversees the business operations of the grant to ensure the integrity of financial processes and compliance with applicable regulations. Provides guidance on institutional and federal requirements to support effective program administration and maintain adherence to funding guidelines.

• Provides leadership and vision for the program and oversees the development of programs and activities for target populations. Researches best practices and emerging trends to enhance services and continually evaluates program effectiveness to ensure quality and impact.
• Supervises program staff and oversees daily operations of the unit, including hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of professional and student employees who support academic services and college preparation programming.
• Serves as a liaison to the funding agency, campus partners, community organizations, and other external stakeholders. Represents the program within the campus community and develops marketing strategies to promote program initiatives.
• Ensures financial and budgetary accountability for the program and seeks new funding opportunities to strengthen and expand program services.
• Submits all required reports and communications to funding agency by required deadlines.
• Assists in the collection of program data needed for evaluation.
• Updates program website content using the University’s content management system and ensures materials comply with institutional guidelines.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with federal and state guidelines and regulations as well as University and departmental policies and procedures.

Minimum qualifications based upon job documentation and industry best practices. Any current employees not meeting these qualifications will be grandfathered until they move to a different job.

• Master's degree in related field from an accredited institution.

• Five years' relevant experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated success in communicating effectively with a diverse range of constituencies including staff, faculty, K-12 administrators, community members, and youth.
• Experience working with first generation and low-income families.
• Experience with budget management.
• Experience with strategic planning.

Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.

Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.

Revised: 2026-01-21