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Job Posting | January 15, 2019

Position Starting As Soon as Qualified Candidate is Found

GEAR UP Maine Scholar Coach

Syntiro is a nonprofit that is home to a number of initiatives in education
located in Readfield, Maine.

We are currently seeking a GEAR UP Maine Scholar Coach to work with our
GEAR UP Maine Scholar Coaches team and the GEAR UP Maine Program
Coordinator. The GEAR UP Maine Scholar Coach will provide services to
eligible students from GEAR UP Maine high schools in northern Maine who are
in the graduating class of 2020.

The ideal candidate will be familiar with the challenges students encounter
entering their first year of postsecondary education including:

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   ●  first generation, low-income, minority, under-represented, and
   at-risk secondary student populations;
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   ●  strategies and best practices to improve graduation rates/retention
   and post-secondary education access and success including: admissions
   processes; financial aid and scholarship application processes; “right
   college fit”; and student engagement strategies.

   Experience working with and building relationships with older
   adolescents in a counseling, teaching, or mentoring capacity is highly
   desired.

   Strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work
   both independently and in a team setting on an array of projects, are
   necessary.

   Qualifications:A Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree is
   preferred. Experience navigating and collaborating with Maine institutes of
   higher education (eg. Student Support Services, Financial Aid, Academic
   Support, Admissions, Registrar’s Office) is highly preferred. Ability to
   prioritize and accomplish work in an efficient manner, even in the face of
   limited resources or conflicting and/or changing priorities is required.

   The GEAR UP Maine Scholar Coach is a full-time, time-limited position
   with competitive salary and benefits for the most qualified candidate. This
   position requires reliable transportation due to extensive statewide
   travel. Flexibility to work remotely and face-to-face-- including
   occasional nights and weekends-- is required. This position requires the
   ability to work in a fast paced and constantly changing environment.

This time limited position is funded annually by a federal grant ending in
September 2021. The position will start as soon as a suitable candidate if
found. Successful applicants will be required to complete the Syntiro
College Access Professional Certification. A Maine criminal background
check is required.

Candidates:Send letter of interest, resume and three names and contacts of
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Position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed
beginning January 28, 2019 with interviews starting the week of February 4,
2019.


Syntiro is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are
committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Debbie Gilmer | President
Syntiro
11 South Road Readfield, ME 04355
Cell phone: (207) 852-0992
Office: (207) 685-3171
www.syntiro.org
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