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Part Time Gear Up Mentor for Carbon High School

Requisition ID: 2024-8367

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Price Category: Student Programs and Services Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time Job Classification: Non-Benefited College: USU Eastern Department: USU Eastern-Student Affairs Advertised Salary: $14.00 per hour

Overview Under the general direction of the Utah State University Eastern (USU Eastern) GEAR UP Director, the incumbent will:

• Work one-on-one or in small groups with high school GEAR UP (GU) students and families/guardians, providing tutoring and academic assistance.
• Address the needs of diverse learners and serve as a positive role model.
• Interact with students, families/guardians, faculty, and/or administration using discernment, follow-through, and decision-making.
• Travel regularly to and from Carbon High School to serve high school students.
• Travel to the GEAR UP home office at Utah State University Eastern for quarterly staff meetings and annual training.
• Have annual travel opportunities to a statewide, regional, and/or national GEAR UP conference for professional development purposes, subject to funding availability.

• Occasionally work evenings and weekends for special events, such as National GEAR UP Week, parent-teacher conferences, professional development opportunities, National Senior Signing Day, or to contact students and families/guardians. Additional Responsibilities:

• This position falls under USU's Title IX "Responsible Employee" designation, requiring the reporting of any disclosures of sexual harassment or sexual violence to the USU Title IX Coordinator and/or appropriate school district/school authority.

• Utah law mandates reporting of child abuse or neglect to the nearest peace office, law enforcement agency, or office of the Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS). Requirements:

• Hiring is contingent on the successful completion of a background check. Work Details:

• Hours: 15 hours per week (non-benefited).

• Duration: 10 months, with no work during university/school holidays, school fall break, winter break, and spring break.

Responsibilities

• 50%: Serve as advisor and positive role model for GU student: identify and encourage student participation in GU: meet with GU students/families/guardians in person, small group, or classroom on a regular basis: communicate with GU students/families/guardians via phone, text, or email. Make appropriate referrals to school or community organizations based on student/family/guardian need.
• 30%: Assist GU students with homework, AP/SAT prep, and other academic activities; scholarship, financial aid (FAFSA), and college applications; college preparatory activities; advancement to rigorous coursework (advanced classes, AP classes, concurrent enrollment, CLEP tests), and other GU-related functions during GU classes, office hours, or after school: conduct workshops about college and career readiness, academic skills, life skills, and other GU-related topics for students and families/guardians: create a college-going culture at school and with GU students and families/guardians; identify supports and barriers for students to... For full info follow application link.

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