College Access Mentor - Wichita GEAR UP Southeast

College Access Mentor - Wichita GEAR UP Southeast

* 498190

* Temporary

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Department

Kansas Kids @ GEAR UP

Campus Location

Other Kansas Location

Hire Type

Part Time

Pay

$20.00/hour

Work Schedule

Mon-Fri, 8:00am-5:00pm (regular evenings & weekends based on scheduled events but flexible)

Export Compliance Requirement

No export control requirement.

Job Story

Wichita GEAR UP Heights/Southeast program serving students in grades 6-12 and first year in college.

This is NOT a remote position - check the job location before applying!

Job Duties

Works with students starting in Curtis Middle School and feeding into Southeast High School to provide college going services. Monitors and tracks student academic progress, graduation, enrollment in college and FAFSA completion. Provides grant related activities such as workshops and college campus visits, academic advising, career exploration and job search, mentoring, tutoring resources, and summer programs.

Required Education

This is specific to each position and department. See additional requirements and/or preferences.

Additional Requirements

Valid Driver's license required.

Drive 7 or 15 passenger van with youth. Must be able to escort students on campus visits - which may include lots of walking.

Must be able to make community and school presentations.

Overnight travel to training and conferences may be required.

Required Experience

This is specific to each position and department. See additional requirements and/or preferences.

Preferred Qualifications

Completion of 60 credit hours of college coursework

At least one year experience working in an office setting

Additional Information for Posting

20 hours per week (40 per pay period). Candidate will set office hours with supervisor.

Must be able to complete a State of Kansas Child Abuse and Neglect background check.