Temp Mentor Gear UP Heights​/Southeast

Department

College Access Mentor/Tutor GEAR UP Heights & Southeast

Wichita, KS - Other Wichita Location

Part Time

$20/hour

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

No export control requirement.

Wichita GEAR UP Heights and 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!

Works with students at Curtis, Coleman and Stucky Middle Schools and feeding into Heights and 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.

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

• Associate's degree in Education, Counseling, Social Services or related field (minimum 60 credit hours completed).
• 6 months experience working with students in grades 6-12.
• Valid Driver's license required.
• Must be able to escort students on campus visits - which may include lots of walking.
• May be asked 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.

Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Social Services or related field

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

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.