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Job Summary

• 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.

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 regional GEAR 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.