Program Planner ; GEAR UP Iowa Facilitator

Iowa Department of Education’s mission is ensuring all students experience a world‑class education. To accomplish our mission, we need talented, passionate people working together to build an excellent education system that empowers all students to achieve their full potential.

We are looking to find a highly qualified program professional to serve as a GEAR UP Iowa Facilitator for the GEAR UP Iowa program in the Bureau of Iowa College Aid. This person will provide professional level program work by planning and leading GEAR UP Iowa grant project activities, including the development and implementation of district/school implementation plans, alignment with annual work plans, and compliance with federal grant guidelines.

• Ensure outcome focused, effective and compliant implementation of GEAR UP Iowa (GUI) in assigned school districts:
  • Assisting assigned districts in planning and implementing GUI plans according to programmatic and fiscal policies and procedures.
  • Convening monthly school planning meetings for the purpose of ensuring data‑driven decisions for the planning and implementation of college access strategies and activities.
  • Supporting plan implementation, tracking progress and providing consultation and compliance support to district and school staff.
  • Providing consistent support, training, and organization for school planning teams.
  • Consulting with district personnel to identify and help fill gaps in school engagement and compliance.
  • Developing and fostering partnerships with colleges, community organizations, businesses, faith communities, civic leaders, and other appropriate entities to support broader 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, as appropriate:
  • Identifying gaps in professional development for GUI school staff, counselors, teachers and administrators.
  • Delivering, or assist in delivering, professional development through conference presentations, at districts, or via technology, as developed in consultation with the GUI Coordinator.
  • Developing and maintaining knowledge of current research and best practices in age‑appropriate academic success strategies, academic and behavioral advising, student and family engagement, career planning and the college‑going process, and community partnership engagement.
• Identify best practices to support the GUI Framework components (academic support, advising, college and career exposure, social emotional learning skills and college enrollment and transition) 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, student assessments and plans, communication with students and parents, and other research tools to maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of school progress and needs:
  • Training and assisting school personnel in utilizing designated systems.
  • Utilizing designated relationship and service tracking systems to document project progress, key contacts and appropriate use of GUI funds.
  • Assisting 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.
• Contribute to and consult on GUI publications, website, and media efforts. Represent GUI in bureau and department efforts.

Candidates are encouraged to include detailed information about their relevant experience in their application, or submit a cover letter and resume in addition to their application.

If you wish to review a copy of the Position Description Questionnaire, please contact idoe.hr
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8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday with the opportunity for hybrid remote work schedule after initial training period; some nights and weekends, occasional in‑state…