College Access Mentor-Fort Scott

Wichita State University • Wichita, KS

60d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

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!

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.
• Must be able to complete a State of Kansas Child Abuse and Neglect background check.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of 60 credit hours of college coursework
• At least one year experience working in an office setting

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees