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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Application Process: Apply online at https://ewc.peopleadmin.com and provide 1) Cover letter; 2) Resume’; 3) Name and contact info of three past/present supervisory references; 4) Unofficial copies of college/university transcripts

• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Submitting false, misleading, or misrepresenting statements could lead to disqualification and employment termination
• Copies of official transcripts must be provided if hired
• Foreign transcripts/credentials must be accompanied by a US equivalency statement from an approved evaluation service
• Employment contingent on successful background check results
• Driving record must meet College’s insurability requirements; select “Management Tool” at https://ewc.wy.edu/jobs
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire
• EWC is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time

Posting Details

 Position Information 

Position Title  | GEAR UP Director
Job Description  | Position: Full-time, Benefitted, Professional, FLSA Exempt, 12-month position. College pays up to $500 for relocation expenses

Start Date : As soon as feasible, Application Preference Deadline: November 2, 2026

This position will be advertised for an initial period of four (4) weeks, with priority review of applications beginning November 2, 2026. The position will remain open until filled. Qualified internal candidates will receive priority consideration.

Salary Hire Range: $60,598 – 66,889 annually for each 12-month appointment (actual amount depends on education and experience)

Job Summary:
The Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) Director is a full-time, benefitted, D62, professional categorized, grant-funded position located at EWC’s main campus in Torrington. The position’s primary task is to administer the Eastern Wyoming Community College GEAR UP Wyoming (GUWY) grant, a federally-funded program designed to increase college readiness and enrollment rates among low-income middle and high school students. This position will work directly with GEAR UP staff in Goshen County, WY and its outreach area GEAR UP schools. This position will collaborate with the GUWY administrative team at the University of WY to ensure EWC GU contributes to GEAR UP Wyoming’s successful grant objectives. A strong understanding of GEAR UP, its objectives, and student requirements is needed. Strong leadership skills are essential. The GEAR UP Director typically works Monday through Friday,
8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The position requires occasional travel and work within EWC’s six-county Service Area, to GEAR UP camp in Wyoming, and to conferences or training locations in Wyoming and nationally.

Essential Functions/Duties:Supervise EWC GU full and part-time in-person and outreach staff in the areas of data management, staff training, and provision of services to students. Direct EWC GU service development and student programming activities to maximize program success in areas such as family engagement in college planning, scholarship and FAFSA advising, and ACT test preparation. Administer compliant grant operations in areas such as participant recruitment, ensuring effective provision of required and permissible services, and maintaining audit-ready student data and files. Ensure that EWC GU meets its goals and contributes to GEAR UP Wyoming’s successful attainment of its overall, annual grant objectives. Knowledge, understanding, and ability to apply GEAR UP federal legislation and regulations to ensure accountable and compliant EWC GU grant operations and successful service provision. Engage in professional development and maintain current knowledge of research pertaining to barriers to higher education associated with socioeconomic disadvantage. Prepare, monitor, maintain, and adjust EWC GU’s annual budget and cost share requirements within GUWY guidelines. Collaborate with the GUWY administrative team at the University of Wyoming. Maintain knowledge of Wyoming secondary schools and post-secondary institutions sufficient to support development of a high school-to-college pipeline among the GUWY-eligible student population. Represent GUWY and the needs of socioeconomically disadvantaged students on committees and at meetings and events. Perform all other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.
Required Qualifications  | Bachelor’s degree in administration, education, counseling, social sciences, or related field from accredited college or university Two years work-related experience in administration, budgeting, and grant management Two years work-related experience with high school or college students, or individuals from other educationally disadvantaged populations Strong record keeping and organizational acumen Possess effective communication ability (written, oral, listening) Satisfactory background check with the Wyoming Department of Family Services Current and valid state-issued driver’s license and the ability to meet College’s insurability requirement
Preferred Qualifications  | • Master’s degree in administration, education, counseling, social sciences, or related field from accredited college or university
• Three years’ experience working with individuals from the GEAR UP target population, adolescent
participants, or other educationally disadvantaged populations in grades 7-12, and their families
• One year experience both in-person and distance supervision of staff
• One year experience working under federal accountability, compliance, and reporting, or similar, grant requirements
• Previous experience using databases to collect, aggregate, analyze, and report data
• Computer skills proficiency in Microsoft suite of applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point)
• Computer skills proficiency in Google Workspace applications (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Forms, Calendar, and Drive)

 Posting Detail Information 

Posting Number  | 189
Open Date  | 10/16/2026
Close Date  |
Open Until Filled  | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants  | Application Process: Apply online at https://ewc.peopleadmin.com and provide 1) Cover letter; 2) Resume’; 3) Name and contact info of three past/present supervisory references; 4) Unofficial copies of college/university transcripts

• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Submitting false, misleading, or misrepresenting statements could lead to disqualification and employment termination
• Copies of official transcripts must be provided if hired
• Foreign transcripts/credentials must be accompanied by a US equivalency statement from an approved evaluation service
• Employment contingent on successful background check results
• Driving record must meet College’s insurability requirements; select “Management Tool” at https://ewc.wy.edu/jobs
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire
• EWC is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time

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