"College Access Mentor - Emporia"

Job Details

Department: Kansas Kids @ GEAR UP

Campus Location: Emporia, KS

Hire Type: Part Time

Pay: Range is $18,000-$20,000/yr, adjusted based on qualifications

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: 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!

Job Duties: Travel to assigned school districts to provide college going services to students in foster care. 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. Assists students with KKGU dual credit application, DCF tuition waiver application and credit recovery, if needed.

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.

Company

Why Wichita State? This is the place where anything is possible. Where collaboration and innovative ideas shape the future, and entrepreneurship is in our bones. If you have the creativity, passion and insight to help us build a brighter future for our city, state and world—this is the place where you belong. Wichita State University is located in the heart of the midwest in the largest city in the state of Kansas. Our beautiful 330-acre campus is situated on the crest of a hill with a view of downtown Wichita, 5 miles to the southwest. As Kansas' largest city, Wichita is the commercial, financial, medical, cultural and entertainment hub for the state. Our home is one of the most affordable cities in the country—providing a high quality of life at a low cost. As a resident, you'll enjoy access to huge annual festivals, parks, world-class dining and a thriving arts scene.

Company info Telephone: (316) 978-5054 Location: 1845 North Fairmont, Wichita, KS 67260, United States