Services Assistant - GEAR UP Outreach

Position: First Year Services Assistant - GEAR UP Outreach
Shape the future by helping students succeed - GEAR UP offers the opportunity you've been seeking.

* Works closely with First-Year Program Manager to ensure student success/retention for first-year college students.

* Tracks and follows up with students as requested by the First-Year Program Manager.

* Supports and assists with planning and providing GEAR UP academic activities.

* Coordinates workshops and connects students to their college campus resources.

* Makes follow-up calls and appointments as needed. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

* Graduation from an accredited institution with an associate's degree plus one year of experience related to the Summary of Duties; OR any combination of education and experience related to the Summary of Duties totaling three years.

* Occasional travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Valid driver's license and transportation.

* Ability to speak and translate Spanish to English is highly preferred.

Knowledge

* Must have basic academic knowledge as a result of the completion of a high school diploma or equivalent, and have sufficient college preparation to pursue a college curriculum.

* Must know college requirements/admissions.

* Must have social media knowledge.

Skills

* Must have good verbal and written communication skills.

Abilities

* Must demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

* Must demonstrate the ability to organize schedules, prioritize tasks, and follow through on assignments.

* Ability to interact successfully with students representing a wide range of cultural and academic experiences.

* Ability to speak and translate Spanish to English is highly preferred.