College Access Mentor - Kansas

Department

Kansas Kids @ GEAR UP

Kansas City, KS

Part Time

$20/hour

Mon-Fri, 8:00am-5:00pm (some evenings)

No export control requirement.

Kansas Kids @ GEAR UP is a state-wide program serving students in foster care, grades 7-12 and first year in college. This is NOT a remote position - check the job location before applying!

• Travel to assigned school districts to provide college going services to students in foster care.
• Monitor and track student academic progress, graduation, enrollment in college, and FAFSA completion.
• Provide grant related activities such as workshops and college campus visits, academic advising, career exploration, job search, mentoring, tutoring resources, and summer programs.
• Assist students with KKGU dual credit application, DCF tuition waiver application and credit recovery, if needed.

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

• Valid Driver's license required.
• Be able to drive 7 or 15 passenger van with youth; able to escort students on campus visits (may include lots of walking).
• Must be able to make community and school presentations.
• Overnight travel to training and conferences may be required.

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

• Completion of 60 credit hours of college coursework.
• At least one year experience working in an office setting.

• 30 hours per week (60 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.

• Ability to remain in a stationary position.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators.
• Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.