Counselor - GEAR UP Project

Counselor - GEAR UP Project

Position Category: Staff - Full-Time

Summary:
GEAR UP is seeking a counselor to advise and support non-traditional individuals, including first generation and low income as well as students with disabilities. GEAR UP specific activities include: counsels with students and parents to develop an individualized strengths-based intake summary and education plan, and provides customized services based on that plan. Develops and implements activities and programs, based on the statewide GEAR UP grant, to assist students in successfully graduating high school, preparing for and attending college. Monitors academic progress, by tracking attendance and GPA, and provides feedback and assistance to students. Under the guidance of the EOC Director advises and supports non-traditional adults in reconnecting to educational opportunities and addressing financial needs and concerns, as well as admissions and enrollment. Activities include but are not limited to workshops and events with individuals and in groups. UVU offers an excellent benefits package which includes a generous leave policy, 12 paid holidays, affordable medical and dental insurance options, life and AD&D insurance, tuition waiver (undergraduate resident) for employee and dependents and substantial employer contribution to a retirement plan.

Required Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited institution with a master’s and two years of full time professional employment related to the Summary of Duties.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of low-income, minority, and at-risk high school and college student populations.
• Knowledge of high school, two-year college program, and traditional four-year college graduation requirements.
• Knowledge of educational and employment problems of special groups including low-income and at-risk youth, minorities, non-native English speakers, and those with learning or physical disabilities.
• Knowledge adolescent development.
• Knowledge of labor market characteristics and variety of occupations and industries.
• Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications.
• Excellent skills in academic counseling, career guidance, high school student retention and graduation strategies, college-readiness strategies, scholarship awareness and first-generation college student preparation.
• Skill in academic and outreach program development. Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Effective interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and public-relations skills.
• Experience in rapport-building techniques.
• Skill in data tracking, record keeping, writing reports, and maintaining student and staff records.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other personnel, partners, and external parties.
• Ability to create presentations and present them effectively and professionally to diverse audiences.
• Ability to receive feedback and implement changes as needed.
• Ability to work independently on a multi-task level and prioritize and follow projects and assignments through to completion in a timely manner.
• Ability to work with diverse personalities and a high-stress environment. Ability to network with various student-sponsoring agencies and programs.

Preferred Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited institution with a master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social science, or a related field AND two years experience related to the summary of duties with at least one of those years counseling at-risk students.
Be able to drive provided state car when needed, as well as have a current driver’s license. If a state car is not available, be able to drive your own vehicle.
Be able to meet with students at school, in their homes, and at other locations, as needed, both during normal working hours and on evenings and weekends.
Will supervise a number of part-time GEAR UP employees.

Physical Requirements:
Must be able to drive provided state car when needed. If a state car is not available, be able to drive own vehicle.

Ability to sit for extended period of time as well as operate office equipment and handle basic office supplies.

Benefits Summary:
UVU offers an excellent benefits package which includes a generous leave policy, 12 paid holidays, affordable medical and dental insurance options, life and AD&D insurance, tuition waiver (undergraduate resident) for employee and dependents and substantial employer contribution to a retirement plan.

FLSA: Exempt

Pay Range: $41,412 to $51,765 DOE

Advertisement Number: STA47521
Open Date: 08/03/2021
Review Start Date: 08/09/2021
Close Date: 8/9/2021
Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicant: Priority consideration will be given to those applicants who apply on or before the “Review Start Date." This job advertisement may close at any time after the review date. Please list a minimum of three references. References may be contacted at some point during the screening and selection process for a letter of recommendation.

To apply, visit: https://www.uvu.jobs/postings/23804

Employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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