Part-Time 2026 Upward Bound College Access Specialist MVHS

Overview

The Upward Bound program seeks a part-time College Access Specialist to support first-generation and low-income students at Monument Valley High School, Utah. This position requires weekly on-site visits during the academic school year for a maximum of 12 to 15 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Identify eligible participants who desire to go to college, conduct orientations, and monitor weekly check-ins to determine monthly stipend eligibility.
• Develop and maintain educational and career planning files for each participant.
• Provide information for admission to postsecondary institutions, financial aid, and scholarships, etc. through required weekly workshops.
• Deliver direct tutoring and mentoring services to program participants.
• Consult with parents via school orientations and/or home visits.
• Implement services as per Upward Bound Plan of Operation and submit monthly reports.
• Aid in strategies to orient school faculty, staff, and organizations about Upward Bound.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Associate degree required, or 2 years combined higher education and experience working with potential first-generation students.
• Demonstrated ability to relate well to participants, parents, teachers, staff, and administrators.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree preferred in education, counseling, or related field experience. Experience working in TRIO projects or similar programs preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of student assessment instruments and learning styles.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.

Required Documents

• Along with the online application, please attach: Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV” Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

ADA

• The environment and physical requirements may vary depending on the specific duties of the position and the department's operational needs. Incumbents work primarily in indoor environments but may be exposed to outdoor conditions while traveling between locations. Indoor work may occur in office, event, or public spaces that are protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Duties may require prolonged periods of sitting and frequent use of repetitive hand motions, such as typing.
• Position responsibilities also include travel to and from work sites and conducting home visits.

University Highlights

• Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university.
• As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities.
• Utah State prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges.
• Utah State educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

• In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.