GEAR UP College Prep Advisor

Gear Up College Prep Advisor

The College Prep Advisor will work collaboratively with principals, staff, students, and other agencies/colleges and assist the Site Coordinator and Program Director to further the awareness of college preparation requirements and academic preparedness of all students in the GEAR UP program. Assist the Site Coordinator with students to individualize college planning and preparation. Assist in coordination with parents and teachers to develop an academic enrichment program for educational advancement.

Work with teachers to identify at-risk students in need of academic support services. Accurately document activities for program reporting requirements. Work schedule will be flexible to meet GEAR UP program needs such as GEAR UP Family Nights, FAFSA/WASFA Student Nights, GEAR UP Conferences, Student Field Trips, Freshmen Success Events, and other program activities.

Assist with the collecting of monthly documentation for reporting and inputting into Research, Grant, Information database at the end of every month along with three major reporting deadlines in October, February and September.

The GEAR UP College Prep Advisor promotes academic success and post-secondary readiness for the GEAR UP cohorts. Utilizing a case-management model, they provide regular check-ins, academic mentoring, and goal-setting support. Key duties include monitoring student attendance and grades, intervening with academic support, and assisting with college and career exploration through workshops and campus visits. They also facilitate communication between teachers, parents, and students to address barriers to success and connect families with relevant resources and information.

Minimum Qualifications and

Skills and Abilities:

• Successful program management experience preferred
• Demonstrated skill working with adolescents and/or "at-risk" populations
• AA degree in related field preferred. A combination of course work and job experience may be considered.
• Bilingual/Bi-literate English/Spanish required.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to, and experience working and communicating with, students and families of diverse backgrounds.
• Experience in an educational setting, counseling, social work, or other related fields preferred.
• Knowledge or ability to gain knowledge of High School programs, state and local graduation requirements, and post secondary entrance qualifications.
• Successful experience working independently or semi-independently.
• Successful experience in teamwork and collegial group dynamics.
• Excellent computer technology skills including, word processing, spreadsheets, email, internet research, and ability to learn and navigate related software.
• Ability to encourage students to participate and be engaged in the program.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines/time lines.
• Expected to model appropriate professional behavior, attend work as scheduled.
• Flexibility in work schedule to meet program schedules.
• Valid Washington Driver's License and auto insurance.
• Ability to gain a District Type II driver clearance and drive students and participants to approved activities.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of school and student records.
• Maintain appropriate professional student boundaries.
• Criminal history fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.
• This position requires a skilled, self-motivated, computer literate, highly confidential individual who displays a positive attitude, communicates and works effectively with fellow staff and the community, and is a team player.
• Proficient computer technology skills including, word processing, spreadsheets, email, internet research, and ability to learn and navigate related software.

Duties and Responsibilities:

This listing is not to be considered a comprehensive list.

• Work alongside Site Coordinator to fulfill overall Grant Requirements and Work Plan Items.
• Meet with students one on one to discuss career goals and expectations.
• Assist with FAFSA/WASFA applications; filling out scholarships
• Researching and becoming familiar with post-secondary institutions.
• Assist students with college applications.
• Flexibility to meet GEAR UP program needs such as GEAR UP Family Nights, FAFSA/WASFA Student Nights, GEAR UP Conferences, Student Field Trips, Freshmen Success Events, etc.
• Assist with the collecting of monthly documentation for reporting and inputting into Research, Grant, Information database at the end of every month along with three major reporting deadlines in October, February and September.
• Monitor student grades and provide academic interventions as needed to help maintain student achievement.
• Become familiar with GEAR UP expected outcomes and assist with and develop strategies to achieve goals.
• Meet with parents at convenient times as needed to describe the program, provide information and follow up.
• Work with relevant agencies and colleges to provide college planning for students in areas including, but not limited…