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 manage GEAR UP ACHIEVE services to accomplish the project's goals and objectives. Oversees the operations for GEAR UP ACHIEVE 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.
