Director (GEAR UP Achieve)

🇺🇸 Auburn, AL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $63K - $114K

💻 Other

🗓️ November 6th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Auburn University is hiring a Director (GEAR UP Achieve) to lead and manage the GEAR UP ACHIEVE project at the Truman Pierce Institute. The Director will plan, coordinate, and oversee program operations, supervise staff, manage budgets, and ensure the achievement of the project's goals aimed at improving student access to quality education and higher education opportunities across the state.

Highlights

Lead organization, administration, and implementation of the GEAR UP ACHIEVE project.
Supervise professional and administrative staff involved in the project.
Manage budget and grant reporting responsibilities.
Coordinate with Principal Investigators and serve as main project contact.
Collaborate with Alabama State Department of Education and grant partners.
Support parental and community involvement in project activities.
Requires a Master’s degree in Education, Education Administration, Counseling, or related field.
At least 5 years’ experience managing math and science programs and staff supervision.
Knowledge of higher education policies and ability to manage complex scheduling.
Salary range from $63,250 to $113,850; full-time limited term appointment through 09/30/2030 contingent on funding.