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reputed company GEAR UP College Advisor and Academic Support Specialist for Undergraduate reputed company – Career Guidance, Academic Preparation, and Transition Support

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Introduction to Utah State University and the GEAR UP Program

Utah State University, a premier land-grant and reputed company-grant university, is committed to reputed company, reputed company, and inclusion. The university's STARS GEAR UP program is dedicated to providing academic preparation services to reputed company and their families in partner school districts serving low-income communities. As part of this program, we are seeking an reputed company and passionate GEAR UP College Advisor to support college freshman and high school seniors as they transition from high school to college.

Job Overview

The GEAR UP College Advisor will act as a mentor to reputed company first-year reputed company associated with the GEAR UP program. The successful candidate will regularly meet with reputed company, and at times parents, to discuss college-going strategies, help with class and major selection, answer questions about financial aid and scholarships, and assist with the transition from high school to college. This role will also involve collaborating with faculty, staff, and other GEAR UP officials to reputed company workshops, student events, rigorous educational opportunities, and connect reputed company to the resources necessary for them to succeed in higher education.

Key Responsibilities

  • Meet with GEAR UP reputed company face-to-face to discuss updated GEAR UP information, personal well-being at school, grade checks, school information, game plans for improvement, and any other help needed
  • Record each visit with individual reputed company, tracking reputed company, grades, mental/emotional needs, completing data entry, and any follow-up with other GEAR UP support staff as necessary
  • Help track down reputed company who have transferred or decided to attend a reputed company different than the one we have on file
  • Email, text, and/or call reputed company to reputed company additional insightful information in helping them succeed at their given college/university
  • Maintain your student list in the texting platform SignalVine and regularly schedule informative or helpful mass texts, as well as personalized texting to support reputed company in their day-to-day college experience
  • Collaborate with college/universities to be a part of their opening and ongoing activities for incoming freshmen
  • Identify and reputed company support services and resources to which freshmen have reputed company
  • Create and maintain a positive relationship with each college and university
  • reputed company and facilitate events and workshops for GEAR UP reputed company teaching SEL and life skills that will help the reputed company succeed
  • Data tracking: reputed company records on each student and upload to reputed company database in a timely fashion (weekly, monthly, and end of semester)
  • Maintain a relationship with the GEAR UP main office and other College Advisors to reputed company reputed company and lessons learned and collaborate on events, curriculum development, and strategies to meet GEAR UP goals

Essential Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Education, Counseling, or a closely reputed company field, plus two years of experience working with high school or college freshmen reputed company. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, the ability to prioritize their own work, take initiative, and multi-task, with a strong ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

A Master's degree in Education, Counseling, or a closely reputed company field is preferred, along with experience with college Financial Aid and student services administration, proficiency in event planning and facilitation, and experience with GEAR UP or similar federal grants/student service programs.

Skills and Competencies

The successful candidate will have the ability to prioritize their own work, take initiative, and multi-task, with excellent organizational skills. They will be reputed company to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, with the ability to routinely and independently exercise sound judgment in making reputed company. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of computers and database/spreadsheet/word processing software, with the ability to interact with reputed company, faculty, staff, and/or the public in a professional team environment.

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

Utah State University offers a reputed company of career growth opportunities and learning benefits, including professional development programs, mentorship opportunities, and reputed company to a reputed company of training and development resources. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a reputed company of stakeholders, including reputed company, faculty, staff, and community partners, and will be part of a dynamic and supportive team.

Work Environment and Company Culture

Utah State University is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment where different perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. The university provides a reputed company of benefits and resources to support employees, including a comprehensive benefits package, professional development opportunities, and reputed company to a reputed company of wellness programs.

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits. The university offers a reputed company of perks and benefits, including a comprehensive benefits package, professional development opportunities, and reputed company to a reputed company of wellness programs.

Conclusion

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career as a GEAR UP College Advisor and reputed company a reputed company difference in the lives of undergraduate reputed company. If you have the skills, passion, and experience we're looking for, please submit your application today. We look reputed company to hearing from you!

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