MS Delta GEAR UP Associate Director of Programming - Delta State University : Job Details

Posting Details Position Information Job Title MS Delta GEAR UP Associate Director of Programming Working Title Associate Director of Programming Position Type Staff Department Center for Community and Economic Development Posting Number 201201637 Full or Part Time Full Time Benefit Eligible Yes If Other, Please Explain:Tenure/Non-Tenure TrackSalary Basis 12 month If Other, Please Explain: Position Summary Information ResponsibilitiesProgram Oversight & Implementation - 35%

• Lead the creation, implementation, and amendments of all work plans and budgets.
• Lead and manage the day-to-day implementation of GEAR UP activities across multiple school sites.
• Ensure programming aligns with federal objectives, institutional goals, and local school needs.
• Coordinate with school leadership, community partners, and postsecondary institutions to align services.
• Identify and address challenges to service delivery across sites

Staff Supervision & Development - 25%

• Supervise and support three Program Coordinators, including performance evaluations and coaching.
• Facilitate regular meetings to ensure cohesive implementation and staff alignment.
• Lead onboarding and ongoing professional development for staff.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Data, Evaluation & Reporting - 15%

• Manage data collection and ensure compliance with evaluation protocols and Performance Measures.
• Coordinate with Database Administrator to analyze data trends and guide Program Coordinators in making data-informed decisions.
• Assist in preparing quarterly and annual reports, success stories, and site visit documentation.

Compliance & Fiscal Management - 15%

• Ensure program activities comply with federal GEAR UP regulations and internal policies.
• Assist with monitoring expenditures, reviewing districts' budgets, and pre-approving site-level purchases.
• Collaborate with grants and finance teams on audits, fiscal reporting, and compliance reviews.

• Partnership Development & Communication - 10%

• Serve as a liaison between school districts and the Mississippi Delta GEAR UP team.
• Represent GEAR UP at events, meetings, and strategic planning sessions.
• Support family engagement initiatives and outreach activities to increase program visibility and impact.

QualificationsREQUIRED

• Master's degree in education or related field, 3-5 years of education leadership in education, 3-5 years in non-profit management, or a combination thereof.
• Prior experience must include responsibilities related to the major areas of grant administration including a proven record of success with managing and evaluating the design, development and coordination of projects, participation in committees and/or task forces designed to improve the quality of service/education to students and staff, organizing training programs, professional development workshops and conferences, evaluation and assessment of short and long term goals, supervision and completing comprehensive reports related to programming and services as required by federal agencies.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats
• Interpersonal skills; organizational and typing skills
• Ability to work and maintain confidential information
• Ability to relate to diverse age and demographic backgrounds
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic, integrity, punctuality, quality work, pleasant attitude, positive, self-starter, open to new & different perspectives
• Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, and Excel, with experience in and formatting formulas
• Ability to learn and retain new tasks quickly and expand that knowledge frequently
• Ability to learn new software quickly and comfort with technology
• Demonstrated experience presenting information to small and large groups
• Strong organizational skills and independent work initiative
• Evidence of effective problem solving, decision making, and time management skills
• Demonstrates proactive approach in identifying problems
• Evidence of flexibility, willingness to change, open-mindedness, fairness, accepting responsibility and personal growth

Salary Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and university's resources. Minimum QualificationsREQUIRED

• Master's degree in education or related field, 3-5 years of education leadership in education, 3-5 years in non-profit management, or a combination thereof.
• Prior experience must include responsibilities related to the major areas of grant administration including a proven record of success with managing and evaluating the design, development and coordination of projects, participation in committees and/or task forces designed to improve the quality of service/education to students and staff, organizing training programs, professional development workshops and conferences, evaluation and assessment of short and long term goals, supervision and completing comprehensive reports related to programming and services as required by federal agencies.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats
• Interpersonal skills; organizational and typing skills
• Ability to work and maintain confidential information
• Ability to relate to diverse age and demographic backgrounds
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic, integrity, punctuality, quality work, pleasant attitude, positive, self-starter, open to new & different perspectives
• Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, and Excel, with experience in and formatting formulas
• Ability to learn and retain new tasks quickly and expand that knowledge frequently
• Ability to learn new software quickly and comfort with technology
• Demonstrated experience presenting information to small and large groups
• Strong organizational skills and independent work initiative
• Evidence of effective problem solving, decision making, and time management skills
• Demonstrates proactive approach in identifying problems
• Evidence of flexibility, willingness to change, open-mindedness, fairness, accepting responsibility and personal growth

Preferred QualificationsPREFERRED

• At least 5 years of experience in educational programming, college access, or youth development.
• Experience working with federal grants or GEAR UP programs
• Familiarity with rural and/or underserved student populations
• Experience working with Performance Insights (PI) software or a comparable longitudinal data tracking platform, particularly with large datasets and data-driven systems
• Familiarity with data security protocols and federal compliance regulations (e.g., FERPA, HIPAA) is preferred

Special Instructions to ApplicantsAdditional Information Posting Detail Information Open Date 07/23/2025 Close DateOpen Until Filled Yes