Student Success Coach: Postsecondary Readiness; GEAR

Location: Fullerton, CA

Department: Research Grant Employees

Category: Education

Job Type: Part-time

Job Number: 03712

Description

Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) strives to increase the number of students who enter and succeed in postsecondary education.

Under the supervision of an assigned GEAR UP Coordinator, the Educational Services Specialist will be assigned a caseload of participants. The primary role of the GEAR UP Educational Services Specialist is to collaborate with GEAR UP Staff and personnel of our partner institutions to assist assigned caseloads in striving for postsecondary education opportunities through the implementation of comprehensive services and activities detailed in grant objectives.

Target assignment(s) and work location are subject to change based on program needs, per the discretion of the GEAR UP Director. Based on program needs, this position may require working out of various locations, including the CSUF campus, GEAR UP partner schools, or other locations.

*Please be aware that funding for this position is awarded through a Grant/Contract over a specified period. Employment for this position beyond current Grant/Contract funding is contingent upon continued funding or new Grant/Contract.

• Facilitate conversations as a guide and coach to assist students in preparing for postsecondary education plans
• Ensure high-quality delivery of support services for participants
• Utilize systems to ensure accurate and reliable tracking of all support services
• Accurately track the documentation of assigned caseload
• Analyze and keep track of academic performance, participation in GEAR UP services, and low engagement
• Independently research innovative and engaging activities to incorporate into services that will increase participant engagement.
• Provide leadership in the planning and implementation of programs and activities for assigned caseloads that include; workshops, field trips, and events.
• Perform outreach services such as tabling, phone calls, emails, presentations, etc., that will increase participants engagement
• Perform general clerical responsibilities including but not limited to accurate record keeping, filing, and data entry of sensitive information
• Build rapport with school site personnel, partners, and participants
• Implement structured small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions for student caseload in various subjects (e.g., Mathematics, Science, History, and/or English)
• Integrate effective study and learning strategies to maximize the student’s potential for academic progress
• Provide leadership in the creation of content and curriculum
• Maintain ongoing communication with directors and coordinator regarding the status, challenges, opportunities, and potential referrals of participants on assigned caseload to other appropriate resources
• Attend staff meetings and staff development sessions
• Ability to work a minimum of 15 hours per week, mainly between the business hours of 7:30am-4:30pm Monday through Friday
• Other duties as assigned

• Ability to commit to a full school-year position
• At least one year of previous volunteer or work experience with GEAR UP or other educational organization(s)
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, work independently, and take initiative
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, both independently and with others
• Ability to work effectively with various members of professional academic communities
• Ability to clearly relay information
• Possess excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Be sensitive to participants of diverse ethnic, racial, and economic backgrounds
• Demonstrate sound decision-making skills
• Demonstrate ability to react flexibly to new situations
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office and Google applications
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective time management skills
• Have reliable transportation to/ from assigned school site(s) and CSUF
• Successfully clear fingerprinting and background check process

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual skills (written and verbal) in English and Spanish, or Vietnamese
• Minimum two or more years of previous volunteer or work…