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GO College Director - Erie PA

Gannon University

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Location
Erie, PA
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Master's degree

Job overview

The GO College Director leads advisors and coordinators serving students at four Erie schools through the TRIO Talent Search Program. The role oversees grant compliance, program operations, budgets, student records, programming, school partnerships, outreach, and dual enrollment. The successful candidate must support and promote Gannon University's inclusive Mission, Catholic identity, and educational traditions.

Skills & qualifications

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Skills

Grant ComplianceData ManagementBudget ManagementProgram DevelopmentStaff ManagementDatabase ManagementGrant WritingDual Enrollment ManagementTRIO ProgramsCollege Access ProgramsCareer Access ProgramsDatabasesMicrosoft Programs

Qualifications

Master's DegreeSupport University MissionTRIO Program ExperienceCollege/Career Access Program Experience

Full job description

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. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Responsibilities: 1. Manage the GO College Advisory/Coordinator staff at Erie High School, Collegiate Academy, Strong Vincent Middle School, and Erie Cyber School. 2. Maintain grant compliance according to the 2026-31 Talent Search Grant. 3. Manage all program data and records including daily contact logs, financial receipts/reports, Annual Performance Reports, program activities/events, student lists, etc. 4. Manage student applications and mandatory student file content. 5. Maintain compliance with the Department of Education/Labor, The Erie School District, and Gannon University. 6. Budget management including monthly reporting, yearly budget creation and reporting to the Dept. of Education/Labor. 7. Manage purchasing including student materials (promotional, educational, etc.) 8. Meet with partnering schools' principals and staff to plan annual events such as FAFSA Week, College Fairs, etc. 9. Work with staff to plan campus visits, career-related events, summer programming, Freshman Simulation Day, and community outreach. 10. Develop relevant and diverse programming for all levels of students to fulfill the mission of the grant (college access/workforce development). 11. Promote the GO College program with informational videos, social media, school orientations/open-houses, and community events. 12. Manage and maintain digital platforms such as Blumen Database, Infinite Campus via the Erie School District, and Text Request texting program. 13. Supplementary Grant research and writing. 14. Meet with and report program progress to Gannon University supervisor. 15. Hire new staff including advisor/coordinators, tutors, and interns. 16. 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 Qualified candidates may apply by clicking "Apply Now". Next, submit your resume. You may complete a cover letter on the following screen. You must contact the employer via one of the methods listed on the screen after clicking "Apply for this job". Please be sure to identify PA CareerLink as your referral source.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,073 open Program Director jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$135–185K/yr636 salary ranges
  • US median$20–22/hr63 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 35 open Program Director jobs in Pennsylvania and 1,073 across the US. 6% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Program Director postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 10 years (762 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a master's degree; 152 of the 1,073 open Program Director jobs (14%) ask for a master's degree or higher.

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