"College Access Mentor - Wichita GEAR UP West"

Job Details

Department
Wichita GEAR UP South/West

Campus Location
Wichita, KS - Other Wichita Location

Hire Type
Part Time

Pay
$20/hour

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

Job Story
Wichita GEAR UP South/West 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 Hamilton Middle School and feeding into West 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
Associate's degree in education, Counseling, Social Services or related field (minimum 60 credit hours completed).

Additional Requirements
6 months experience working with students in grades 6-12.
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.

Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in education, Counseling, Social Services or related field
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.