Part-Time Green River High School GEAR UP Mentor

Utah State University•Price, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Utah State University Eastern (USU Eastern) GEAR UP (GU) Director, the Green River High School GU Mentor shall provide academic, career, and college mentorship to GU students and their families/guardians at Green River High School in both one-on-one and group settings. This includes providing classwork-based tutoring, acting as an ambassador for the GU program to recruit students (grades 7-12), and traveling regularly to Green River High School and the GEAR UP home office at Utah State University Eastern for meetings and an annual retreat. The role may occasionally require evening work for special events and requires addressing the needs of diverse learners while serving as a positive role model. The position is 7 hours per week, non-benefited, for 10 months, with no work during university/school holidays, fall break, winter break, and spring break. Scheduled hours in June and July are contingent upon staffing needs for summer activities and professional development.

Requirements

Able and willing to work on-site in Green River, Utah
High School Diploma or GED recognized by the State of Utah
Access to reliable transportation to and from work sites
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent intercultural communication skills for working with diverse groups of people
Excellent critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Above-average public speaking skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to handle confidential information, including FERPA
Ability to follow GEAR UP and school/district/university policies, regulations, and procedures
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook email, Google Calendar, Mac and/or PC platform

Nice To Haves

Current or previous experience with GEAR UP program
Previous experience mentoring or working with high school and middle school students
Knowledge of college/university admissions, financial aid/scholarship programs, and degree requirements
Fluency in Spanish conversation, reading, and writing
Current Green River High School employees will receive preference

Responsibilities

Serve as mentor and positive role model for GU students; identify and encourage student participation in GU; meet with GU students/families/guardians in person, small group, or classroom on a regular basis: communicate with GU students/families/guardians via phone, text, or email
Assist GU students with homework and other academic activities through both one-on-one and group tutoring; assist in the conduct of workshops about college and career readiness, academic skills, life skills, and other GU-related topics for students and families/guardians under the direction of the USU Eastern GU Director: attend and assist with GU Region 9 special events; maintain consistent notes and documentation about GU students at Green River High School to ensure effective service and student funnel management
Promote GU program and activities; contribute to GU social media content; contribute to monthly GU newsletter; participate in GU training, staff meetings, campus visits, activities, and events; submit required paperwork, including service reports, according to GU deadlines; traveling to/from Emery County schools and USU Eastern may be required.
This position falls under USU’s Title IX “Responsible Employee” designation, requiring the reporting of any disclosures of sexual harassment or sexual violence to the USU Title IX Coordinator and/or appropriate school district/school authority.
Utah law mandates reporting of child abuse or neglect to the nearest peace office, law enforcement agency, or office of the Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS).