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Position Details
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Job Title
Academic Coach, GEAR UP Wyoming Program (Part-Time Non-benefitted)
Department
Gear Up GC
Location
Gillette
Posting Category
Staff
Desired Start Date
Hourly Rate (if applicable)
Hiring Range
$16.39 - $20.49
Full Salary Range
$16.39 - $24.59
Benefits Summary
This is a part-time, non-benefited position.
Months Worked Annually
10 months
Typical Work Schedule
TBD; Flexible work hours with occasional travel or nights/weekend as required.
- 2 positions available (1st position 1-5 hours / week; 2nd position 18 hours / week)
Position Information
Posting Number
20150734P
Job Posting Date
04/12/2022
Initial Review Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Job Summary
This position is located in Gillette, WY. GEAR UP Wyoming Program Academic Coach responsible for
advising/mentoring students in 7-12 grades, serving as a point of contact with program participants (including families), providing programming and resources to help students learn about postsecondary education options, promoting a college-going culture in Campbell County School District, providing academic supports, assisting students in filling out college admissions, financial aid, and scholarship applications and helping students determine a “college fit”, acting as a liaison and representing GEAR UP within the school district, maintaining program enrollment, negotiating access and arrangements for programming within the schools, developing age appropriate career exploration opportunities, workshops, summer academies, programming, and curriculum in accordance with grant objectives to suit the needs of your student population.
Note: There is opportunity to work in the summer if desired.
Reports To
GEAR UP Site Coordinator
Education/Qualifications
- Associate degree or higher preferred
- Experience working with children or young adults in an education or non-profit setting
- Experience in tutoring, counseling, mentoring, education, advising, teaching, or prior work experience with Department of Education grant programs (TRiO, Educational Opportunity Programs, or GEAR UP) preferred
- Ability to promote a college-going culture
- Background check and child abuse clearances required
- Ability to speak Spanish not required, but is desirable
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Microsoft Office Suite and social media
- Ability to manage workload independently and communicate with supervisor
- Creative, flexible, resourceful, imaginative, and self-motivated
- Knowledge of working with low-income youth and families
- Ability to work with children
- Ability to develop group programming and curriculum for youth
- High ethical standards and great communication skills with a wide variety of people
- Great listening skills
- Ability to relate to students, parents, and school employees and administration
- Ability to develop community partnerships and relationships
- Knowledge of databases and ability to maintain accurate, auditable records of services
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
- Occasional travel or nights/weekends may be required
- Flexible work hours
About Northern Wyoming Community College District
Gillette College is located in Gillette, WY, the county seat of Campbell County. Located midway between the Big Horn Mountains to the West and the Black Hills of South Dakota to the east. Gillette is a growing, family-friendly community and enjoys a very strong economy due to energy-related industries located there.
Sheridan College is located in historic Sheridan, WY at the foot of the beautiful Big Horn Mountains, minutes away from a variety of outdoor recreational activities. Sheridan is ranked “America’s Top Western Town” by True West magazine and is a vibrant community. Sheridan College is a vital component in the community. NWCCD also includes a small campus site in Buffalo, WY.Experience
- Experience working with children or young adults in an education or non-profit setting
- Experience in tutoring, counseling, mentoring, education, advising, teaching, or prior work experience with Department of Education grant programs (TRiO, Educational Opportunity Programs, or GEAR UP) preferred
Special Instructions to Applicants
All NWCCD job postings are contingent on funding. Transcripts will be required and may be attached to your online application documents under “Transcripts” and for additional space, under “Other Documents” or emailed to: [email protected]. Letters of recommendation are highly recommended and can be attached to your online application documents (up to three letters), or may be sent to Human Resources at [email protected].
Job Duties
These are the job duties for required of the position.
Percentage of time
60%
Responsibility/Duty
Academic Coaching/advising/service delivery. May include homework help.
Percentage of time
5%
Responsibility/Duty
Maintaining required documentation of services.
Percentage of time
5%
Responsibility/Duty
Assisting with identification and selection of program participants and promoting GEAR UP in the community, including managing social media pages.
Percentage of time
15%
Responsibility/Duty
Creating programming
Percentage of time
5%
Responsibility/Duty
Representing GEAR UP within the school district and making arrangements for access to students, acting as a liaison between school administration, staff, and GEAR UP coordinator.
Percentage of time
5%
Responsibility/Duty
Staff meetings, trainings, conferences, or trips and summer academies.
Percentage of time
5%
Responsibility/Duty
Database management and assisting to collect documentation for annual performance reporting and program evaluation.
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