Utah Valley University is in search of a part-time Assistant! Working under the general direction of the GEAR UP Utah counselor, assists in helping students graduate from high school prepared to enter and succeed in college. Works one-on-one with high school students; addresses the needs of diverse learners; serves as a positive role model; and interacts with students and/or faculty to meet program objectives. These include increasing for GEAR UP students: academic performance and preparation for college; the rate of high school graduation and enrollment in college; knowledge of college options, preparations, and financing for them and their families; success in their first year of attendance in college.

• Works closely with GEAR UP counselors to identify eligible students, recruit, and onboard them into the GEAR UP program.
• Tracks student academic progress and standardized test results, and reports to GEAR UP counselor. Administers and tracks student and parent survey completion. Tracks and follows up with students and works with parent specialist to keep parents/guardians informed. May work in a GEAR UP class assisting with taking attendance, managing the classroom, and designing and delivering curriculum.
• Organizes and assists with GEAR UP college-readiness activities including college tours, parent/student workshops, and other activities as requested by GEAR UP counselors. 3
• Mentors students about good decision-making processes related to attendance, rigorous academic course selection, study skills, financial aid, ACT prep, and college and scholarship applications. Tutors as needed and requested by GEAR UP counselors.
• Makes follow up calls, appointments, and meets with families and high school counselors.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities related to position assigned by GEAR UP counselor.

Graduation from an accredited institution with an associate’s degree plus one year of experience related to the Summary of Duties or any combination of education and experience related to the Summary of Duties totaling three years.

Knowledge:

• Must have basic academic knowledge as a result of a completion of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of academic course selection for high school and college, study skills, financial aid, ACT prep, and college and scholarship applications.

• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must demonstrate teaching skills and be able to tutor students of various academic levels in a variety of content areas.

• Must demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must demonstrate the ability to organize schedules, prioritize tasks, and follow-through on assignments.
• Must demonstrate good time management.
• Must be able to successfully interact with students with diverse cultural and academic backgrounds.
• Ability to speak and translate Spanish to English is highly preferred.
• Ability to work in a GEAR UP class assisting with taking attendance, managing the classroom, and designing and delivering curriculum.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.