Part Time Gear Up Mentor for Carbon High School

Under the general direction of the Utah State University Eastern (USU Eastern) GEAR UP Director the incumbent will:

• Work oneonone or in small groups with high school GEAR UP (GU) students and families/guardians providing tutoring and academic assistance.
• Address the needs of diverse learners and serve as a positive role model.
• Interact with students families/guardians faculty and/or administration using discernment followthrough and decisionmaking.
• Travel regularly to and from Carbon High School to serve high school students.
• Travel to the GEAR UP home office at Utah State University Eastern for quarterly staff meetings and annual training.
• Have annual travel opportunities to a statewide regional and/or national GEAR UP conference for professional development purposes subject to funding availability.
• Occasionally work evenings and weekends for special events such as National GEAR UP Week parentteacher conferences professional development opportunities National Senior Signing Day or to contact students and families/guardians.

Additional Responsibilities:

• This position falls under USUs 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).

Requirements:

• Hiring is contingent on the successful completion of a background check.

Work Details:

• Hours: 15 hours per week (nonbenefited).
• Duration: 10 months with no work during university/school holidays school fall break winter break and spring break.

• 50: Serve as advisor and positive role model for GU student: identify and encourage student participation in GU: meet 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.
• 30: Assist GU students with homework AP/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 GUrelated functions during GU classes office hours or after school: conduct workshops about college and career readiness academic skills life skills and other GUrelated topics for students and families/guardians: create a collegegoing culture at school and with GU students and families/guardians; identify supports and barriers for students to complete high school and attend a regionallyaccredited postsecondary institution.
• 20: 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates Degree
• Graduation from a regionallyaccredited postsecondary institution with a baccalaureate degree
• Valid Utah drivers license to perform essential job responsibilities such as driving university vehicles and transporting materials

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current or previous experience with 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
• Fluency in Spanish conversation reading and writing

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent intercultural communication skills for working with diverse groups of people
• Excellent critical thinking decisionmaking and problemsolving skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Aboveaverage public speaking skills
• Ability to work independently since traveling to/from Emery County schools and USU Eastern may be required
• Ability to handle confidential information including FERPA
• Ability to follow GEAR UP and school/district/university policies regulations and procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint) Outlook email Google Calendar Mac and/or PC platform

Along with the online application please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Resume/CV
2. Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants but not necessarily occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

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