West Emery County GEAR UP Advisor

About the role

The Emery County GEAR UP (GU) Advisor will provide academic, career, and college advising to GU students and their families/guardians at Emery High School, Canyon View Middle School, and San Rafael Middle School. They will also interact and communicate with school administration, teachers, students, and families/guardians to facilitate and plan GU workshops and activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist GU students with homework, ACT/SAT prep, and other academic activities; scholarship, financial aid (FAFSA), and college applications; college preparatory activities; advancement to rigorous coursework (advanced classes, AP classes, concurrent enrollment, CLEP tests), and other GU-related functions during GU classes, office hours, or after school
• Design and conduct workshops about college and career readiness, academic skills, life skills, and other GU-related topics for students and families/guardians under the direction of the USU Eastern GU Director
• Attend and assist with GU Region 9 special events; create a post-secondary education-attending culture at school and with GU students and families/guardians; identify supports and barriers for students to complete high school and attend a regionally-accredited post-secondary institution
• Serve as advisor and positive role model for GU students
• Identify and encourage student participation in GUMeet with GU students/families/guardians in person, small group, or classroom on a regular basis
• Communicate with GU students/families/guardians via phone, text, or email
• Make appropriate referrals to school or community organizations based on student/family/guardian need
• Promote GU program and activities; contribute to GU social media content; contribute to monthly GU newsletter
• Participate in GU training, staff meetings, campus visits, activities, and events
• Submit required paperwork according to GU deadlines

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Current or previous experience with a GEAR UP program
• Previous experience mentoring or working with high school and middle school students
• Knowledge of college/university admissions, financial aid/scholarship programs, and degree requirements

Additional Responsibilities

• This position falls under USU’s Title IX “Responsible Employee” designation, requiring the reporting of any disclosures of sexual harassment or sexual violence to the USU Title IX Coordinator and/or appropriate school district/school authority.
• Utah law mandates reporting of child abuse or neglect to the nearest peace office, law enforcement agency, or office of the Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS).