College-Ready Pathways Specialist (Maine)

Maine Tasting Center; Augusta (ME); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Syntiro, located in Augusta, Maine, seeks a GEAR UP School Specialist to support 8th-12th grade students and promote college readiness across Somerset, Piscataquis, Northern Penobscot, Aroostook, and Washington counties.

This full-time, grant-funded role requires travel and a mix of remote and in-person work, with occasional nights and weekends; a Bachelor's in education is required and experience with underserved students is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in education or closely related field; Master’s preferred.
• Experience using social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram) and texting apps (Remind).
• Experience working with first-generation college-going students and/or underserved populations preferred.
• Experience navigating Maine higher education offices (Student Support Services, Financial Aid, Admissions, Registrar) preferred.
• Proficient use of Google Drive and applications.
• Clear, persuasive written communication across settings.
• Strong judgment in prioritizing and completing work under resource constraints.
• Ability to collaborate to achieve team/organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Implement career- and college-readiness lessons and promote a college-going culture in schools across specified counties.
• Work with high-school students in 11th and 12th grades and their families to help them graduate and prepare for postsecondary education.

Skills

Social media

First-gen students experience

Google Drive

Communication

Prioritization

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in education or closely related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Facebook

Instagram

Remind

Google Drive

Job description

Syntiro, located in Augusta, Maine, seeks a GEAR UP School Specialist to support 8th-12th grade students and promote college readiness across Somerset, Piscataquis, Northern Penobscot, Aroostook, and Washington counties.

This full-time, grant-funded role requires travel and a mix of remote and in-person work, with occasional nights and weekends; a Bachelor's in education is required and experience with underserved students is preferred.