Position Details
Position Information...
Requisition Number
S3230P
Home Org Name
Truman Pierce Institute
Division Name
College of Education
Position Title
Assistant Director (GEAR UP Achieve)
Job Class Code
KA58
Appointment Status
Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term
Yes
Limited Term Length
09/30/2030
Job Summary
Auburn University is excited to begin the search for an
Assistant Director to join the GEAR UP Achieve
interdisciplinary team. Funded by an historic grant from the U.S.
Department of Education’s Office of Postsecondary Education, GEAR
UP Achieve will provide academic and postsecondary education
support for a cohort of thousands of seventh-grade students across
seven regions of the state beginning in the 2023-24 school
year.
GEAR UP Achieve will advance Auburn’s mission to change
lives! Auburn University was chartered in 1856 and maintains a
strong land-grant mission today. We are ranked by U.S. News and
World Report as a premier public institution and are dedicated to
shaping the future of the people of Alabama, the nation, and the
world through forward-thinking education, life-enhancing research,
innovative scholarship, and selfless service. Auburn is nationally
recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, community
outreach, a positive work environment, student engagement, and a
thriving community.
The GEAR UP Achieve Assistant Director will report to the
Director and work with an innovative team, committed to having an
impact on the next generation of students and families. This
position will be integral to helping students have greater access
to higher education and the preparation they need to thrive once
they are in college.
Specifically, the Assistant Director will be responsible for
facilitating day to day operating responsibilities focusing on
budget management, forecasting, and reporting; responsible for
facilitating the records keeping system for tracking grant outcomes
that will lead to successfully reporting grant outcomes; and
responsible for communicating with school partners and grant
affiliates ensuring that project goals and associated data are
collected in a timely fashion.
Our Commitment: Auburn University is committed to a diverse
and inclusive campus environment. Visit www.auburn.edu/inclusion
to learn more about our commitment to expanding equity and
inclusion for all.
This is a limited term appointment. Continuation of employment
after 09/30/2030 is contingent upon availability of
funds.
Essential Functions
• Responsible for monitoring and administering budget funds and
regularly reporting of operational expenditures to the project
director and principal investigators.
• Establish procedures that help maintain the student and
administrative record system.
• Coordinate and communicate with project evaluators on data
collection, analysis of data, and reporting key project
metrics.
• Oversees drafting evaluations and budget reports in conjunction
with the project director and the
• US Department of Education.
• Required to attend national and regional GEAR UP (and related)
conferences.
• Communicates with school partners and grant affiliates to
ensure project goals and associated data are collected in a timely
fashion.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Public Administration,
Business, Social Work or related field.
• 6 years of demonstrated experience using budget software, to
collect data, and to write reports. Experience managing grants and
personnel, and in school leadership.
Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications
Minimum Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a wide-range
of constituencies at the local, state, and national level. Prior
experience with budget administration and data collection on
federal grants and/or projects. Prior experience working with
project evaluation personnel.
Minimum Technology Skills
Minimum License and Certifications
Desired Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
Posting Detail Information
Salary Range
$48,800 - $83,000
Job Category
Business/Accounting/Finance
Working Hours if Non-Traditional
City position is located in:
Auburn
State position is located:
AL
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by
this position
Posting Date
12/04/2023
Closing Date
EEO Statement
Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus
environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with
disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment
opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex,
religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected
veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender
identity, or any other classification protected by applicable
law.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/42180
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
• Resume
• Cover Letter
Optional Documents
• Transcripts
• Other Documentation
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
• * Please select how you first became aware of this opportunity.
Your response helps us determine how we can more effectively reach
our candidates.
• LinkedIn
• AcademicKeys
• The Chronicle of Higher Education
• DiversityJobs
• HigherEdJobs
• HERC (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
• Indeed
• RecruitMilitary
• The Tuskegee News
• Professional organization or journal
• Veterans Assistance Services
• Disability Assistance Services
• State Employment Service
• Social Media
• AU Job Bulletin
• Notified by an Auburn employee
• College or university Career Services
• I went to the AU Employment Website directly
(www.auemployment.com)
• Other
• * Please select the answer that best describes your current
employment relationship with Auburn University:
• Current full-time Auburn or AUM employee within probationary
period
• Current full-time Auburn or AUM employee outside of
probationary period
• Current part-time Auburn or AUM employee
• Not an Auburn or AUM employee
• * Do you have a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Education,
Public Administration, Business, Social Work, or a related field?
• Yes
• No
• * Do you have at least 6 years of experience using budget
software, to collect data and write reports with experience
managing grants and personnel and in school leadership?
• Yes
• No
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