GEAR UP College Access Advisor/Site Coordinator (Bonneville High School)(Part-time)

Position Summary

Welcome to the GEAR UP Part-Time College Access Advisor job application! We are so excited that you are interested in applying. We have an incredible team of dedicated and driven staff who are passionate about helping students succeed. We are seeking candidates with that same commitment and motivation, who are ready to make a difference in the lives of students and their families. GEAR UP is all about helping students succeed academically and reach higher in their education. As an advisor, you will be one of the main people in your student’s life to help guide them from junior high and high school to college. Our work environment leaves plenty of room for you to innovate and be creative as you seek to connect important information and resources with students through workshops, advising sessions, activities, and more. We are seeking candidates who are fun, hard-working, well-organized, can work independently with minimal oversight, effective communicators, can help students develop important life-skills and navigate the college going process (e.g. finding scholarships, applying for financial aid, enrolling in college, and more), who value diversity and inclusion, and are willing to learn. With that said, we’re currently hiring a part-time (22 hours per week) college access advisor for the following junior high and/or high school(s): Bonneville High School (Weber School District)

Required Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent required from an accredited institution of higher education
• Must be available to work 22 hours per week during regular school hours
• Required Skills: Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  Subject matter expertise
  Dependable, organized, collaborative, and can follow instructions
  Ability to work with diverse groups
  Can ethically handle confidential information
  Competent in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  Can assist students and parents/guardians in a friendly and welcoming manner
  Willingness to learn and support the mission and growth of the GEAR UP program
  Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree required from an accredited institution of higher education
• The equivalent of one year full-time or part-time work/volunteer experience with socially and economically disadvantaged and/or diverse student populations
• Spanish speaking is a plus
• Knowledge and experience with FAFSA and the financial aid process
• Experience or knowledge of K-12 public education and higher education