West Emery County GEAR UP Advisor

Overview

Under the general direction of the Utah State University Eastern (USU Eastern) GEAR UP (GU) Director, the Emery County GEAR UP (GU) Advisor shall:

* 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 in both one-on-one and groups settings (e.g. workshops, tutoring, activities, etc.)

* Regularly interact and communicate with school administration, teachers, students, and families/guardians to facilitate and plan GU workshops and activities for students and their families/guardians at Emery High School, Canyon View Middle School, and San Rafael Middle School under the direction of the Region 9 GU Director

* Act as an ambassador for the GU program to recruit students into the GU program at Emery High School, Canyon View Middle School, and San Rafael Middle School in collaboration with the Region 9 GU Director

* Travel regularly to and from Emery High School, Canyon View Middle School, and San Rafael Middle School in Emery County to serve high- and middle-school students

* Travel to the Region 9 GEAR UP home office at Utah State University Eastern for quarterly staff meetings and an annual retreat in August

* Occasionally work evenings for special events such as parent-teacher conferences, professional development opportunities, Graduation Celebrations, and more

* Address the needs of diverse learners and serve as a positive role model.

* Utilize discernment, follow-through, and effective decision making in all communications and planning for GU students at Emery High School, Canyon View Middle School, and San Rafael Middle School

* Have annual travel opportunities in June and July to a statewide, regional, and/or national GEAR UP conference for professional development purposes, subject to funding availability

Work Details:

* Hours:

15 hours per week (non-benefited).

* Duration: 10 months, with no work during university/school holidays, school fall break, winter break, and spring break. Scheduled hours in June and July contingent upon staffing needs for GEAR UP summer activities, professional development, or summer student outreach as approved the Region 9 GU Director

Responsibilities

Responsibilities by approximate percentage:

50%:

* 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.

30%:

* Serve as advisor and positive role model for GU students

* 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

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.

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…