<p>Join a team committed to empowering future college students as a GEAR UP Outreach Mentor at Utah Valley University. In this impactful role, you will work directly with high school students to support their academic progress, increase college readiness, and foster confidence in navigating the college journey. Under the guidance of the GEAR UP Utah counselor, you will serve as a positive mentor and advocate-helping students from diverse backgrounds graduate high school and transition successfully to higher education.</p> <p>This position offers a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in students' lives by increasing their understanding of college options, preparation, and financial aid. You'll build strong, supportive relationships, engage in purposeful interactions, and contribute to a statewide mission that values access, equity, and student success. Whether you're exploring a career in education, counseling, or youth support services, this role provides hands-on experience and personal fulfillment through service.</p> <ul> <li>Works closely with GEAR UP counselors to identify eligible students, recruit, and onboard them into the GEAR UP program.  </li><li>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. </li><li>Organizes and assists with GEAR UP college-readiness activities including college tours, parent/student workshops, and other activities as requested by GEAR UP counselors.  </li><li>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.  </li><li>Makes follow up calls, appointments, and meets with families and high school counselors.  </li><li>Performs other job-related duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>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. </p> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <p>Valid driver's license and transportation. Ability to speak and translate Spanish to English is highly preferred. Knowledge</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of academic course selection for high school and college, study skills, financial aid, ACT prep, and college and scholarship applications. </li></ul> <p>Skills</p> <ul> <li> <p>Must have good verbal and written communication skills. </p> </li><li> <p>Must demonstrate teaching skills and be able to tutor students of various academic levels in a variety of content areas.</p> </li></ul> <p>Abilities</p> <ul> <li> <p>Must demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.</p> </li><li> <p>Must demonstrate the ability to organize schedules, prioritize tasks, and follow-through on assignments. </p> </li><li> <p>Must demonstrate good time management. </p> </li><li> <p>Must be able to successfully interact with students with diverse cultural and academic backgrounds. </p> </li><li> <p>Ability to work in a GEAR UP class assisting with taking attendance, managing the classroom, and designing and delivering curriculum.</p> </li></ul>