Educational Success Advisor

Educational Success Advisor 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 the Educational Success Advisor will be assigned a caseload of participants The primary role of the GEAR UP Educational Success Advisor 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 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 Facilitate conversations as a guide and coach to assist students in preparing for postsecondary education plans Ensure highquality delivery of support services for participants Utilize systems to ensure accurate and reliable tracking of all services Accurately track the documentation of assigned caseload Analyze and keep track of academic performance participation in GEAR UP services and low engagement Assist in the research of innovative and engaging activities to incorporate into services that will increase participant engagement Support with the planning and implementation of programs and activities that 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 engagement Perform general clerical responsibilities including but not limited to accurate record keeping filing and data entry of sensitive information Implement structured small group and oneonone tutoring sessions for student caseload in various subjects eg Mathematics Science History andor English Integrate effective study and learning strategies to maximize the student's potential for academic progress Support with the creation of content and curriculum Maintain ongoing communication with directors and coordinator regarding the status challenges opportunities and potential referrals of participants on assigned caseload to other appropriate resources Attend staff meetings and staff development sessions Ability to work a minimum of hours per week mainly between the business hours of ampm Monday through Friday Other duties as assigned Qualifications Ability to commit to a full schoolyear position Previous volunteer or work experience with GEAR UP or other educational organizations 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 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 tofrom 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

Minimum Associate's Degree or a combination of education and experience including graduation from high school or equivalent and training or coursework in a related field

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