GO College Director - Erie PA

Gannon University; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Gannon University seeks a GO College Director for Erie, PA, to lead advisory staff across multiple schools and ensure compliance with Talent Search grants while advancing college access initiatives.

The role champions the University’s mission, coordinates data management, budgeting, and program development, and partners with schools to host FAFSA Week, college fairs, and campus visits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree is required.
• Must be able to support and promote the University’s Mission.
• Preferred experience with TRIO programs or similar college/career access programs, and with databases and MS programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the GO College Advisory/Coordinator staff at Erie High School, Collegiate Academy, Strong Vincent Middle School, and Erie Cyber School.
• Maintain grant compliance according to the 2026-31 Talent Search Grant.
• Manage program data and records including logs, receipts, reports, and student lists.
• Oversee student applications and mandatory file content.
• Maintain compliance with DoE/DoL, the Erie School District, and Gannon University.
• Budget management including monthly reporting and annual budget creation.
• Manage purchasing including student materials.
• Plan annual events with partnering schools (FAFSA Week, College Fairs).
• Plan campus visits, career-related events, summer programming, and outreach.
• Develop diverse programming to fulfill grant goals (college access/workforce development).
• Promote the GO College program via videos, social media, orientations/open houses, and community events.
• Manage digital platforms such as Blumen Database, Infinite Campus, and Text Request.

Skills

Grant management

Budgeting

Team leadership

Data management

Community outreach

Program development

Education

Master's degree

Tools

MS Office

Databases

Job description

• Manage purchasing including student materials (promotional, educational, etc.)

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree

Position Details

Posting Summary

Position Title GO College Director - Erie PA

Posting Number AS1176P

Subdivision Dean's Office; CHES

Division Col.Humanities,Ed.&SocScience

Department College Access Program

Location Erie, Pa

Position Summary

POSITION SUMMARY :

The GO College ( TRIO Talent Search Program) Director leads a team of advisors and coordinators at Erie High School, Erie Cyber Academy, Collegiate Academy, and Strong Vincent Middle School to accomplish the mission of providing career and post-secondary information and access to our students while complying with the objectives of the Talent Search Grant, the Department of Education and Labor, Gannon University, and the Erie School District. The successful candidate must be able to support and promote the University’s inclusive Mission, its Catholic identity, and its liberal arts and professional education traditions.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Manage the GO College Advisory/Coordinator staff at Erie High School, Collegiate Academy, Strong Vincent Middle School, and Erie Cyber School.
• Maintain grant compliance according to the 2026-31 Talent Search Grant.
• Manage all program data and records including daily contact logs, financial receipts/reports, Annual Performance Reports, program activities/events, student lists, etc.
• Manage student applications and mandatory student file content.
• Maintain compliance with the Department of Education/Labor, The Erie School District, and Gannon University.
• Budget management including monthly reporting, yearly budget creation and reporting to the Dept. of Education/Labor.
• Manage purchasing including student materials (promotional, educational, etc.)
• Meet with partnering schools’ principals and staff to plan annual events such as FAFSA Week, College Fairs, etc.
• Work with staff to plan campus visits, career‑related events, summer programming, Freshman Simulation Day, and community outreach.
• Develop relevant and diverse programming for all levels of students to fulfill the mission of the grant (college access/workforce development).
• Promote the GO College program with informational videos, social media, school orientations/open‑houses, and community events.
• Manage and maintain digital platforms such as Blumen Database , Infinite Campus via the Erie School District, and Text Request texting program.
• Supplementary Grant research and writing.
• Meet with and report program progress to Gannon University supervisor.
• Hire new staff including advisor/coordinators, tutors, and interns.
• Manage the dual enrollment program.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree

Must be able to support and promote the University’s Mission.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with TRIO programs or similar college/career access programs, experience with databases and MS programs

Physical Demands

Must be  able to meet the physical demands associated with a busy office and University environment.

Exempt Status

Exempt

Position Classification

Professional

Position Type

Staff

Employment Status

Full‑Time

Position Length

12M

Hours per Week

37.5

Work Schedule

8-4:30, Monday thru Friday

Shift

1st