Department
College Access Mentor/Tutor GEAR UP South & West

Campus Location
Wichita, KS - Other Wichita Location

Hire Type
Part Time

Pay
$20/hour

Work Schedule; work is performed on-site and in person.
Mon-Fri, hours vary between 8:00am-5:00pm (regular evenings & weekends based on scheduled events but flexible)

Export Compliance Requirement
No export control requirement.

Job Story
Wichita GEAR UP South/West program serving students in grades 6-12 and first year in college.
This is NOT a remote position - check the job location before applying!

Job Duties
Works with students at Hamilton and Truesdell Middle Schools and feeding into West and South High School to provide college going services. 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.

Required Education
This is specific to each position and department. See additional requirements and/or preferences.

Additional Requirements
Associate's degree in Education, Counseling, Social Services or related field (minimum 60 credit hours completed).
6 months experience working with students in grades 6-12.
Valid Driver's license required.
Must be able to escort students on campus visits - which may include lots of walking.
May be asked to make community and school presentations.
Overnight travel to training and conferences may be required.

Required Experience
This is specific to each position and department. See additional requirements and/or preferences.

Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Social Services or related field

Additional Information
10 hours per week (20 per pay period). Candidate will set office hours with supervisor.

Physical Requirements
Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.