GEAR UP School Specialist: College-Ready Pathways Advocate

ServingSchools; Augusta (ME); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Syntiro in Augusta, ME, seeks multiple GEAR UP School Specialists to support students across Somerset, Piscataquis, Northern Penobscot, Aroostook, and Washington counties. You will implement career- and college-readiness lessons, promote a college-going culture, and guide students from 8th grade through the first year of postsecondary education.

This full-time, grant-funded role requires reliable transportation for statewide travel and may involve remote work, evenings, or weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field required.
• Masters preferred.
• Experience communicating with students and families.
• Experience with first-generation and underserved populations is strongly preferred.
• Proficient use of Google Drive and related apps.

Responsibilities

• Deliver career- and college-readiness lessons and activities.
• Promote a college-going culture and support 8th–12th grade students and first-year postsecondary students.
• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, and higher-ed partners across counties and travel statewide.
• Flexibility to work remote at times and accommodate nights or weekends as needed.

Skills

Social media engagement

Communication skills

Collaboration with educators

First-generation college access

Program delivery

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

Google Drive

Remind

Facebook

Instagram

Job description

Syntiro in Augusta, ME, seeks multiple GEAR UP School Specialists to support students across Somerset, Piscataquis, Northern Penobscot, Aroostook, and Washington counties. You will implement career- and college-readiness lessons, promote a college-going culture, and guide students from 8th grade through the first year of postsecondary education.

This full-time, grant-funded role requires reliable transportation for statewide travel and may involve remote work, evenings, or weekends.