University of South Carolina
GEAR UP Regional Coordinator (Upstate)
🇺🇸 Remote - US
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $66K
💻 Learning & Development
🗓️ July 25th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina is hiring a GEAR UP Regional Coordinator (Upstate). The coordinator will provide training and support to administrators and teachers at secondary schools with predominantly low-income students, directly assist students in preparing for post-secondary education, and manage program activities across the Upstate South Carolina region.
Highlights
- Coordinate and implement training programs for school administrators, teachers, and students to enhance post-secondary education preparation.
- Plan and execute workshops for students, teachers, and parents; coach faculty; and establish partnerships with community organizations.
- Collect data from partner schools for reporting, including the Annual Performance Report, and submit scheduled reports.
- Organize academic year and summer enrichment activities for middle and high school students and their families, on and off the USC campus.
- Serve on selected county GEAR UP advisory boards and act as a mentor and positive role model to GEAR UP students.
- Requires reliable transportation to travel to multiple educational institutions in the upstate region; mileage is reimbursed.
- Must have at least a bachelor's degree in a related field with 4+ years of related experience or equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience.
- Preferred qualifications include a master's degree in education or related discipline and three years of teaching or counseling experience with middle or high school students.
- Strong knowledge of public schools, post-secondary education requirements, financial aid processes, and cultural competency is required.
- Full-time, 12-month staff position with an advertised salary of $65,539, benefits through the state including retirement, insurance, sick and annual leave.
GEAR UP Regional Coordinator (Upstate) Full Description
GEAR UP Regional Coordinator (Upstate)
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
This posting is a re-advertisement. Applications previously submitted are all being considered. Previous applicants do not need to reapply.
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by July 24, 2025.
Posting Details
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Posting Summary
Logo For Posting |
Posting Number | RTF00068PO25
USC Market Title | Program Coordinator
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156370
Business Title (Internal Title) | GEAR UP Regional Coordinator (Upstate)
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | College of Education
Department | CED College of Education
Advertised Salary Range | $65,539
Location of Vacancy | Upstate SC Region - This is a remote position.
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | This is a remote position.
Type of Staff Position | Staff Research Grant (SRGP)
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Other Professional
Posting Number | RTF00068PO25
USC Market Title | Program Coordinator
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156370
Business Title (Internal Title) | GEAR UP Regional Coordinator (Upstate)
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | College of Education
Department | CED College of Education
Advertised Salary Range | $65,539
Location of Vacancy | Upstate SC Region - This is a remote position.
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | This is a remote position.
Type of Staff Position | Staff Research Grant (SRGP)
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Other Professional
About USC
About University of South Carolina | From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Inclusive Excellence Statement | At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.
Inclusive Excellence Statement | At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.
Benefits for Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Are Indicated Below
The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about UofSC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about UofSC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
South Carolina Retirement | Yes
State Insurance Programs | Yes
Annual Leave | Yes
Sick Leave | Yes
State Insurance Programs | Yes
Annual Leave | Yes
Sick Leave | Yes
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary | The GEAR UP Regional Coordinator (Upstate) will be instrumental in providing training and support for administrators and teachers at secondary schools with a majority of low-income students, as well as directly supporting and assisting students to enhance their preparation for post-secondary education. The position will serve the upstate region of South Carolina. This position is remote. Reliable transportation is needed to travel to the target counties and communities.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 4 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials |
Preferred Qualifications | Master’s degree in education or related discipline.
At least three years of teaching/counseling experience with middle or high school students.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Experience working in public schools and with educational organizations. Knowledge of post-secondary education requirements and financial aid processes. Strong public relations and outstanding organizational skills. Ability to establish rapport with both adults and adolescents. Capable of working well and communicating effectively with students, staff, community partners, and students’ family members in various large and small settings. Demonstrates cultural competency and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds of our students and community.
This is a remote position requiring travel between the assigned GEAR UP SC schools in the upstate region of South Carolina. It may require evening, overnight, and/or weekend hours, along with travel to target counties and communities. Must have the personal resources to travel to multiple educational institutions (mileage will be reimbursed).
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 4 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials |
Preferred Qualifications | Master’s degree in education or related discipline.
At least three years of teaching/counseling experience with middle or high school students.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Experience working in public schools and with educational organizations. Knowledge of post-secondary education requirements and financial aid processes. Strong public relations and outstanding organizational skills. Ability to establish rapport with both adults and adolescents. Capable of working well and communicating effectively with students, staff, community partners, and students’ family members in various large and small settings. Demonstrates cultural competency and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds of our students and community.
This is a remote position requiring travel between the assigned GEAR UP SC schools in the upstate region of South Carolina. It may require evening, overnight, and/or weekend hours, along with travel to target counties and communities. Must have the personal resources to travel to multiple educational institutions (mileage will be reimbursed).
Job Duties
Job Duty | Ensure that all GEAR UP required activities take place in assigned schools. Coordinate and implement training and programs that enhance preparation for post-secondary education for school administrators, teachers, and students during the academic year and summer.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 35
Job Duty | Responsible for planning and implementing student, teacher, and parental development workshops. Coach and develop faculty at assigned school. Establish collaboration with community-based organizations and assigned schools.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 30
Job Duty | Assist in data collection from partner schools for the Annual Performance Report. Responsible for creating and submitting scheduled reports.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15
Job Duty | Coordinate academic year and summer enrichment activities on and off the USC campus for middle and high school students and families in the GEAR UP Partnership.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10
Job Duty | Serve on selected county GEAR UP partnership advisory boards.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5
Job Duty | Serve as a mentor and positive role model to GEAR UP students.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 35
Job Duty | Responsible for planning and implementing student, teacher, and parental development workshops. Coach and develop faculty at assigned school. Establish collaboration with community-based organizations and assigned schools.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 30
Job Duty | Assist in data collection from partner schools for the Annual Performance Report. Responsible for creating and submitting scheduled reports.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15
Job Duty | Coordinate academic year and summer enrichment activities on and off the USC campus for middle and high school students and families in the GEAR UP Partnership.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10
Job Duty | Serve on selected county GEAR UP partnership advisory boards.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5
Job Duty | Serve as a mentor and positive role model to GEAR UP students.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5
Position Attributes
Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing. | No
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing. | No
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1
Desired Start Date | 04/16/2025
Position End Date | 10/31/2025
Job Open Date | 03/20/2025
Job Close Date | 07/24/2025
Open Until Filled | No
Special Instructions to Applicant | This posting is a re-advertisement. Applications previously submitted are all being considered. Previous applicants do not need to reapply.
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by July 24, 2025.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/184846
EEO Statement | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Desired Start Date | 04/16/2025
Position End Date | 10/31/2025
Job Open Date | 03/20/2025
Job Close Date | 07/24/2025
Open Until Filled | No
Special Instructions to Applicant | This posting is a re-advertisement. Applications previously submitted are all being considered. Previous applicants do not need to reapply.
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by July 24, 2025.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/184846
EEO Statement | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have at least a Bachelor's Degree in a job related field and 4 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience with training or teaching? Please explain.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of References and Contact Information
Optional Documents
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