GEAR UP Manager

Salary: $53,839.00 - $65,953.00 Annually
Location : Cheyenne, WY
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202500385
Division: Student Services
Department: Enrollment Services
Opening Date: 06/03/2026
FLSA: Exempt


Job Summary

• Hours of Work: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
• Screening will begin ASAP and continue until the position is filled.
• Start date to be determined, but as soon as practicable after the hiring/interview process.

Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time, benefited Staff, S31 level position. Starting salary range: $53,839.00 - $65,953.00/annually, depending upon experience.

• Educational Benefits for the employees and dependents
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 15 - 18 Paid Holiday/Closure Days
• Three Paid Personal Days
• Healthcare/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Generous Retirement Benefits - 14.62% Employer Paid/4% Employee Paid
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• Onsite Childcare Center
• Professional Development Opportunities

JOB SUMMARY:
The GEAR UP Manager oversees the GEAR UP Wyoming grant at LCCC. It is responsible for overseeing and leading site staff, objectives, budget, processes, data, activities, programs, and overall success of the grant in accordance with the national and state specific Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) grant policies. This position is grant-funded; specific parameters associated with the grant may impact the start/stop of any employment relationship as well as compensation. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the grant parameters of this position, please contact the GEAR UP Wyoming Grant Manager.

Principal Responsibilities and Results, KSA's

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - this position is exempt and is not eligible for compensatory or overtime pay provisions of the FLSA.
To perform successfully in this position, an individual must be able to perform principal responsibilities satisfactorily as well as possess education/experience, employ the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed in representative fashion; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the principal responsibilities.


Program Oversight & Implementation - Ensure effective oversight and implementation for the GEAR UP by managing program activities, coordinating with partners, monitoring compliance, and ensuring timely delivery of services to eligible students.

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the GEAR UP program.
• Ensure the program's goals and objectives are being met, aligning with federal, state, and institutional policies.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance student readiness for college.

Budget and Grant Management - Oversee budget and grant management by preparing financial reports, tracking expenditures, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, and managing fund allocations for the GEAR UP program.

• Administer the GEAR UP budget in compliance with federal, state, and institutional guidelines.
• Prepare and submit financial and progress reports for grantors.
• Monitor expenditures and ensure funds are used effectively and appropriately, in compliance with grant guidelines.

Team Leadership - Foster team engagement by providing guidance, conducting performance evaluations, facilitating professional development, and promoting collaboration among GEAR UP team members.

• Organize workflows, setting clear goals
• Promote effective communication
• Provide leadership and direction to ensure successful program activities
• Foster a collaborative team environment.

Engagement and Partnership Development - Strengthen engagement and partnerships by building relationships with schools and community organizations and coordinating outreach efforts to support the GEAR UP program.

• Provide resources and support for families, addressing barriers to post-secondary education.
• Collaborate with partners to offer additional resources and services to students and families.
• Build and maintain relationships with school districts, community organizations and other stakeholders.

Professional Development - Promote professional development by identifying training opportunities, encouraging skill-building activities, supporting continuous learning, and facilitating growth for GEAR UP staff.

• Ensure ongoing training for staff to stay current with best practices in college readiness.
• Attend conferences, workshops, and meetings to enhance program knowledge.

Other responsibilities may be assigned based on contemporary institutional needs.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge

• Advanced working knowledge and experience in business, supervision, and management
• Knowledge of the functions, operation and mission of federal grants (i.e. GEAR UP)
• Knowledge of curriculum and workshop development.
• General knowledge of various employment laws and practices and employee relations.
• Knowledge of college enrollment process (including financial aid resources and processes)
• Experience working in education, academic counseling, or a related field to include experience working with adolescents and families.

Skills

• Advanced written, spoken communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal relationship building and employee coaching and development skills.
• Enhanced computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment technology skills with word processing, database and spreadsheet applications, presentation packages, internet, and e-mail; Must include knowledge of Excel
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiently utilizing computer and technology skills with word processing, database and spreadsheet applications, presentation packages, internet, and e-mail.

Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a department and staff members
• Ability to perform accounting practices
• Demonstrate the ability to serve as a knowledgeable resource to the organization's management team.
• Responsible leadership experience in management or supervisory positions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic economic, budgeting, and accounting principles and practices.
• Evidence of the ability to practice a high level of confidentiality.
• Demonstrates creativity and initiative showcasing an understanding of the skills necessary for educational success.
• Ability to pass a background check
• Ability to travel including overnight trips with students
• Ability to meet fluctuating deadlines.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

• There may be occurrences of interacting with employees and/or students, past employees and/or students, members of the general public, and others who express opinions, may exhibit strong emotions, which will require the employee to interact professionally, diplomatically, and appropriately in such situations
• While performing the essential duties of this position, an employee would frequently be required to move around the assigned work areas as well as within hallways, meeting rooms, and other parts of the campus facilities
• There may be multiple/daily instances of prolonged sitting, standing, and personal computer use, which would include keyboard and/or mouse usage as well as viewing a computer monitor
• An employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus
• The overall work environment requires the mental ability to shift focal point quickly due to interruptions; an employee must be able to mentally track multiple projects and tasking as well

NOTE: This position description is a general description; it is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of the College are expected to perform other tasks as assigned by their respective supervisor/manager regardless of job title or routine job duties.

Education and Experience Requirements

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of experience working with grant projects and budgets.
• Two years of experience working in education, academic counseling, or related field; to include experience working with adolescents and families.
• Valid Driver's License and ability to be insured by the College's insurance provider.

*In lieu of the required degree, candidates with equivalent professional experience, industry certifications, or a combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications :

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a closely related field of study.
• Two years of experience working with grant projects, public school personnel, and providing college readiness and/or preparedness support.
• Three years of experience working with/supporting individuals from low-income populations in overcoming barriers and achieving goals and/or personal experience.
• Three years of experience with program development, supporting curriculum development, and utilizing effective management and organization skills.

Notes
If you are selected for the position, your appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. LCCC reserves the right to end this employment agreement should the results of your background investigation not be successful.

LCCC DOES NOT SPONSOR H1B VISAS.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Laramie County Community College is an EEO/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

The college has a designated person to monitor compliance and to answer any questions regarding the college's nondiscrimination policies. Please contact: Title IX, Title VI, and ADA Coordinator, Suite 205, Clay Pathfinder Building, 1400 E College Drive, Cheyenne, WY 82007, View phone number on click.appcast.io,Contact information for the regional Office for Civil Rights is: Office for Civil Rights, Denver Office, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, View phone number on click.appcast.io,Updated 6/2025.
The mission of Laramie County Community College is to transform our students' lives through the power of inspired learning. Our over-arching goal is that our accomplishments as a community college will distinguish LCCC from others in the nation, in turn benefiting our communities and bringing pride to the Great State of Wyoming. Our core values include Passion, Authenticity, and the Desire to Make a Difference.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

LCCC contributes 14.62% towards our generous retirement plan options while the employee contributes 4% of their base salary.


Our Educational Benefits include:

• Unlimited classes through LCCC for $10/credit hour available for employee, spouse & eligible dependents
• 1 free class up to 6 credit hours per semester through the University of Wyoming for employees
• $150 employee reimbursement up to 7 credit hours per academic year through any accredited university or college

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
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Do you have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university OR in lieu of the required degree, equivalent professional experience, industry certifications, or a combination of education and relevant work experience?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a minimum of two years of experience working with grant projects and budgets?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a minimum of two years of experience working in education, academic counseling, or related field; to include experience working with adolescents and families?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a valid Driver's License and the ability to be insured by the College's insurance provider?

• Yes
• No

05


Currently, LCCC does not offer Visa sponsorship for new employees. Will you require a Visa sponsorship?

• Yes
• No

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Can you perform the essential functions of the position in which you are applying for with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

Required Question