Assistant - GEAR UP Outreach​/Tutor South Alpine School District

Position Announcement

GEAR UP Utah is seeking enthusiastic, motivated individuals to work directly with middle school students, providing academic support, mentorship, and college- and career-awareness activities. If you're passionate about education and helping students reach their full potential, this is more than a job—it's an opportunity to change lives. If you are a Spanish speaker, that is a plus!

Tracks student academic progress and standardized test results, and reports to the GEAR UP Counselor. Tracks and follows up with students and works with parents to keep them informed. May work in a GEAR UP class assisting with taking attendance, managing the classroom, and designing and delivering curriculum. Organizes and assists with GEAR UP college-readiness activities, including college tours, parent/student workshops, and other activities as requested by GEAR UP counselors.

Mentors students about good decision-making processes related to attendance, rigorous academic course selection, study skills, financial aid, ACT prep, and college and scholarship applications. Tutors as needed, upon request from GEAR UP counselors. Motivates students to succeed through positive reinforcement and being a good role model.

Works closely with GEAR UP counselors to identify eligible students, recruit, and onboard them into the GEAR UP program. Makes follow-up calls, appointments, and meets with families and high school counselors.

Performs other duties and responsibilities related to the position as assigned by the GEAR UP counselor.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license and transportation.
• Ability to speak and translate Spanish to English.

Knowledge:

• Must have basic academic knowledge because of the completion of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of academic course selection for high school and college, study skills, financial aid, ACT prep, and college and scholarship applications.
• Knowledge of and competence in tutoring various core subject areas.

Skills:

• Skills in interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.

Abilities:

• Ability to collaborate with students to enhance their knowledge in high school-level courses.
• Ability to work with GEAR UP personnel and school staff at their assigned schools, colleges, or other locations.
• Ability to effectively tutor high school students (list subject expertise on supplemental questionnaire).
• Ability to speak and translate Spanish to English is highly preferred.
• Ability to use initiative, demonstrate dependability, and use time constructively.

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.