Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education

GEAR UP Kentucky (GUK): College and Career Coach, Pendleton County

Position: Interim state employment through May 15, 2024, with option for possible reemployment for Fall 2024 school term.
Location: Works primarily in assigned school building(s) or district with infrequent in-state and out-of-state travel required.
Compensation: See chart at end of announcement.

Overview

GEAR UP Kentucky is a federal grant program coordinated by the Council, which works with students and schools in low-income communities to support college preparation and success. GEAR UP Kentucky is a competitive federal grant program designed to increase the college-going rate. In 2018, the Council was awarded a seven-year, $24.5 million grant to serve at least 10,000 middle and high school students in at least 10 school districts.

GEAR UP Kentucky (GUK) College & Career Coaches (CCC) serve as advisors to a cohort(s) of GEAR UP students and families in a participating high school during the academic year. The anticipated contract timeframe for 2023-2024 will be (August 16, 2023 –May 15, 2024). Coaches collaborate with school and GUK staff to assist students and their families in making meaningful connections between school, work, and career and college options and pathways. Coaches work with their District Program Manager (DPM) and School Site Teams to deliver a structured curriculum, provide individualized student and family advising, coordinate and implement GUK services and events.

Coaches will have access to multiple professional development and networking opportunities related to the education sector. Some in-state and overnight travel is expected to attend GUK-sponsored trainings, meetings, and conferences. Candidates will complete all required trainings and background checks required by the school district in which they serve.

Duties and Responsibilities

Instruction & Service Delivery

Program and Relationship Management

Student Monitoring and Advising

Professional Development

Education and Experience

Successful Applicants will Demonstrate the Following

Application Information

Interested applicants should send a letter of application specifically addressing the responsibilities and qualifications of the position, a resume, and the names, titles, and contact information for at least three professional references to:

CPE.HR@ky.gov


GEAR UP KY College & Career Pay Rates

2022-2025

Minimum Qualifications

Enrolled undergraduate with minimum 60 college credit hours, seeking degree in the area of education, psychology, sociology, guidance counseling, business management, communications, or a closely related field.

Courses/degrees in the areas of teaching, guidance counseling, college and career advising, youth development, and/or social work preferred.

Candidates with an associate degree not in one of the areas outlined above will be considered if they have relevant experience in providing direct services to this age group.

Experience with high school age students is preferred.

$15/hr

Internship: Enrolled undergraduate with minimum 60 college credit hours in area of education, psychology, sociology, guidance counseling, business management, communications or closely related field

If staff member completes degree during first contract, enters new contract the following year with higher rate of pay plus retention

increase.

$16/hr

Associate degree in one of areas outlined above OR an Associate degree in a different area and 2 years relevant experience in providing direct services to high school students.

If staff member completes degree during first contract, enters new contract the following year with higher rate of pay plus retention

increase.

$17/hr

Bachelor’s degree and <5 yrs. relevant work experience

 

$18/hr

  • Master’s or above with 0 - 5 years exp.
  • Bachelors with 1-5 years experience AND teaching/counseling certificate
  • Bachelors and 5-10 yrs work experience
 

$19/hr

  • Bachelors with 5+ teaching/counseling experience
  • Bachelor’s with 10+ yrs. exp.
  • Master’s or Above and 5+ yrs experience
 

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Last Updated: 1/16/2024