Success Ambassador

Success Ambassador Salary Hourly Location University N State College Blvd Fullerton CA Job Type Parttime Job Number Department Research Grant Employees Opening Date Closing Date PM Pacific

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS QUESTIONS Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs GEAR UP strives to increase the number of students who enter and succeed in postsecondary education Under the supervision of an assigned GEAR UP Coordinator Success Ambassadors will be assigned a caseload of participants The primary role of the GEAR UP Success Ambassador is to collaborate with GEAR UP Staff and personnel of our partner institutions to assist assigned caseloads in striving for postsecondary education opportunities through the implementation of comprehensive services and activities detailed in grant objectives Target assignments and work location are subject to change based on program needs per the discretion of the GEAR UP Director Based on program needs this position may require working out of various locations including the CSUF campus GEAR UP partner schools or other locations •Please be aware that funding for this position is awarded through a GrantContract over a specified period Employment for this position beyond current GrantContract funding is contingent upon continued funding or new GrantContract Essential Duties Implement structured small group and oneonone tutoring sessions for student caseload in various subjects eg Mathematics Science History andor English Ensure highquality delivery of support services for participants Utilize systems to ensure accurate and reliable tracking of all support services Accurately track the documentation of the assigned caseload Assist in the research of innovative and engaging activities to incorporate into services that will increase assigned caseload engagement Support with the implementation of programs and activities that may include workshops field trips and events Build rapport with school site personnel partners and participants Perform outreach services such as tabling phone calls emails presentations etc to increase participants' engagement Facilitate conversations to assist students in preparing for postsecondary education plans Integrate effective study and learning strategies to maximize the student's potential for academic progress Assist in creating content and curriculum Maintain ongoing communication with directors and supervisor regarding the status challenges opportunities and potential referrals of participants on assigned caseload to other appropriate resources Perform general clerical responsibilities including but not limited to accurate record keeping filing data entry of sensitive information inventory management and budget support Attend staff meetings and staff development sessions Other duties as assigned Qualifications Ability to commit to a full schoolyear position Ability to work with minimum supervision both independently and with others Ability to work effectively with various members of professional academic communities Ability to clearly relay information Possess excellent oral written and interpersonal communication skills Be sensitive to participants of diverse ethnic racial and economic backgrounds Demonstrate sound decisionmaking skills Demonstrate the ability to react flexibly to new situations Proficiency in using Microsoft Office and Google applications Strong organizational skills attention to detail and effective time management skills Have reliable transportation to from assigned school sites and CSUF Successfully clear fingerprinting and background check process

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Previous volunteer or work experience with GEAR UP or a similar organization Current enrollment in a postsecondary educational program Bilingual skills written and verbal in English and Spanish or Vietnamese Ability to pass contentspecific assessments to tutor students in Integrated mathematics Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Statistics & Probability andor Calculus Science Biology Chemistry Physics andor Human Anatomy English Language and Literature Other subjects as determined by program needs

EDUCATION

A combination of education and experience sufficient to achieve minimum qualifications including a minimum high school diploma or equivalent

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Prolonged sitting in front of the computer Walking talking hearing pulling bending may carry pounds of objectsmaterial not exposed to extreme noise level use hands to finger handle or feel reach with hands or arms stoop kneel taste or smell