Counselor - GEAR UP Alpine North

Counselor - GEAR UP Alpine North


Salary: $42,905.00 - $53,631.00 Annually
Job Type: FT Exempt Salaried Staff
Job Number: FY2300729
Closing: 6/1/2023 11:59 PM Mountain
Location: 800 W University Parkway, Orem
Division: Grants/Outreach

Position Announcement
Make a difference in the lives of young people in your role as a Counselor working with students and parents in the North Alpine School District.

Develop and manage a college readiness program for low-income high school students, including those who are first generation and underrepresented. Recruit eligible low-income students to meet required program numbers. 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. Activities include but are not limited to workshops and events with individuals and in groups. May serve on appropriate policy and advisory committees. Hires, trains, and supervises GEAR UP part-time employees.

Summary of Responsibilities

• (15%) Onboards students and parents by developing an individualized strengths-based intake summary resulting in an education plan to provide customized services. Meets with students and parents, individually and in small groups, to provide academic counseling, financial- aid information, and college preparation training. Helps students and parents understand the Common Core State Standards.
• (15%) Identify and recruit eligible low-income students to meet required program numbers. Provide program and applicant information through multiple sources, including tabling at school and community events, presentations, mailers, flyers, social media, etc.
• (15%) Build relationships and buy-in with school administrators, counselors, and teachers to create a strong school and community partnership. This may include participating on committees correlating GEAR UP services with school and other organizations to meet common goals.
• (15%) Hires, trains, and supervises part-time employees who work as a team to assist the students in meeting their needs based on their individual plans.
• (10%) Increases the academic performance and preparation for post-secondary education for GEAR UP students. Increases the rate of high school graduation and enrollment in post-secondary education for GEAR UP students.
• (10%) Manages the collection, submission, and archiving of student services and cost share documentation. Participates in program evaluation activities, including data gathering and administering surveys. Submits weekly progress reports. Prepares requests and monitors expenditures for staff, events, and materials.
• (10%) Organizes college visits, career exploration, and leadership development opportunities for students. Provides college preparation, financial aid, and other workshops for students and parents.
• (10%) Monitors academic progress and provides feedback and assistance to ensure that students are meeting performance indicators including GPA, attendance, math course completion, and FAFSA completion. Increase GEAR UP students' and their families' knowledge of post-secondary education options, preparation, and funding. Increases GEAR UP students' success in their first year of attendance at an institution of higher education.

Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited institution with a master's degree in Counseling & Guidance, Educational Psychology, Social Work, or related Social Science field and two years of full-time professional employment related to the Summary of Duties.

Preferred Qualifications:
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. 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. If a state car is not available, be able to drive your own vehicle. Will supervise a number of part-time GEAR UP employees.

License or Certification:
Valid Drivers License.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities

• Knowledge of low-income, minority, and at-risk high school and college student populations. Knowledge of rapport-building techniques.
• 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 of adolescent development.
• Knowledge of labor market characteristics and variety of occupations and industries. Knowledge of variety of computer software applications.
• Knowledge of high school, two-year college program, and traditional four-year college graduation requirements.
• Knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion and how to support students of diverse identities, backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
• Knowledge of social media and current trends in effective youth outreach.
• Skills in academic counseling, career guidance, high school student retention and graduation strategies, college-readiness strategies, scholarship awareness and first-generation college student preparation.
• Skills in academic and outreach program development.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and public-relations skills.
• Experience in recruiting strategies for students and parents.
• 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 supervise and lead other individuals.
• 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.
• Ability to travel both within and out of state; drive state vehicle.
• Ability to work remotely, if needed, including a dedicated workspace without interruptions and equipment and meet all university remote work expectations.

EEO Statement:

UVU 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.



To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/uvu/jobs/3983705/counselor-gear-up-alpine-north




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