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Role Description

This role involves serving as a GEAR UP Iowa Facilitator for the GEAR UP Iowa program in the Bureau of Iowa College Aid. The facilitator will provide professional level program work by planning and leading GEAR UP Iowa grant project activities.

• Ensure outcome focused, effective and compliant implementation of GEAR UP Iowa (GUI) in assigned school districts.
• Assist assigned districts in planning and implementing GUI plans according to programmatic and fiscal policies and procedures.
• Convening monthly school planning meetings for data-driven decisions for college access strategies and activities.
• Support plan implementation, track progress, and provide consultation and compliance support to district and school staff.
• Provide consistent support, training, and organization for school planning teams.
• Consult with district personnel to identify and help fill gaps in school engagement and compliance.
• Develop and foster partnerships with colleges, community organizations, businesses, faith communities, civic leaders, and other entities to support community-wide engagement around college attainment.
• Serve as an advocate for the GUI associated strategies and practices.
• Deliver presentations on specific topics to schools, parents, and students; collaborate with community partners to provide additional information.
• Identify gaps in professional development for GUI school staff, counselors, teachers, and administrators.
• Deliver or assist in delivering professional development through conference presentations, at districts, or via technology.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of current research and best practices in academic success strategies, advising, engagement, career planning, and community partnership engagement.
• Identify best practices to support the GUI Framework components and develop strategies for program-wide implementation.
• Serve as subject matter expert for the project and liaison for other GUI Facilitators for assigned component(s).
• Independently research and respond to questions from students and families.
• Utilize designated systems for tracking student services, assessments, and communication with students and parents.
• Train and assist school personnel in utilizing designated systems.
• Utilize designated relationship and service tracking systems to document project progress and appropriate use of GUI funds.
• Assist the GUI Director and Coordinator with collection of data for program evaluation and monitoring.
• Contribute to and consult on GUI publications, website, and media efforts.
• Represent GUI in bureau and department efforts.

Qualifications

• Passion for accomplishing common goals in pursuit of public service.
• Ability to work collaboratively within high-performing teams.
• Ability to work independently, moving projects forward with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and break down highly technical language, and present information in an understandable manner.
• Conflict resolution and interpersonal skills.
• Desire to work with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Six years of full-time work experience in the administration or operation/execution of a program.
• A total of four years of education and full-time experience, where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
• A total of two years of graduate-level education and full-time experience, where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
• Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes eighteen months of full-time work as a Program Planner 1.

Benefits

• Opportunities to make a widespread difference in the lives of students, their families, and Iowa communities.
• Collaborative, positive work environment.
• Talented and passionate work colleagues that will help you learn and grow.
• Opportunities to collaborate with experts from around the country.
• Employee discounts from a variety of vendors.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.