Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! GEAR UP College Advisor City Logan Campus Posted Date 17 hours ago(1/30/2025 12:07 PM) Requisition ID 2025-8773 # of Openings 2 Job Locations US-UT-Logan | US-UT Category (Portal Searching) Student Programs & Services Position Type Benefited Full-Time Job Classification Exempt Percent of Time or Hours per Week 100% Time College E Eccles Jones Coll of Ed & Hum Svs Department School of Teacher Educ & Leadership Advertised Salary Minimum $47,000; Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits Telework Eligible Yes Overview

Utah State University’s STARS! GEAR UP program is hiring a College Advisor (Program Coordinator II) to support college freshman and high school seniors as they transition from high school to college. As part of the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Program (GEAR UP), the program provides academic preparation services to students and their families in partner school districts serving low-income communities. There are two one-year positions with the opportunity to be extended for future years (Salt Lake Valley and Northern Utah Position). These positions are telework eligible within the state of Utah.

 

The GEAR UP College Advisor will act as a mentor to oversee first-year college students associated with the GEAR UP program. The College Advisor will regularly meet with students, and at times parents, to discuss college going strategies, help with class and major selection, answer questions about financial aid and scholarships, and assist with the transition from high school to college. Additionally, the Coordinator may meet with faculty, staff, and other GEAR UP officials to develop workshops, student events, rigorous educational opportunities, and connect students to the resources necessary for them to succeed in higher education. This role will work to create professional partnerships with higher educational institutions throughout Utah to help GEAR UP reach grant goals and objectives.

 

The College Advisor will also provide college preparation opportunities for GEAR UP high school students, supporting partner schools in their region directly. Activities include providing career and college exploration advising, assisting with scholarships and FAFSA, facilitating campus visits, and building a presence as a familiar face at the schools.

 

Salt Lake Valley Position

The Salt Lake College Advisor will be responsible for working with USU STARS! GEAR UP students at Salt Lake colleges (U of U, SLCC, Westminster, UVU, BYU), as well as those who attend Great Basin College and Uintah Basin Technical College. Travel will be required to meet with students at each of the campuses and be available for workshops and help with campus events. The Salt Lake College Advisor will work closely with the Southern Utah College Advisor and our USU STARS! Program Coordinator on programmatic planning to meet GEAR UP goals and objectives.

 

Northern Utah Position

This position will be housed at Logan’s Utah State University campus and will be responsible for supporting students at all USU campuses and centers. Additionally, this position will virtually support any GEAR UP student who attends a University outside of Utah, and Logan High School seniors. This Northern Utah Advisor will work closely with the Southern Utah Advisor and our USU STARS! Program Coordinator and Director on programmatic planning to meet GEAR UP goals and objectives. Travel will be required to meet with students at each of the campuses and be available for workshops and help with campus events.

 

Employment is contingent upon annual funding from a federal sponsor.

Responsibilities Meet with GEAR UP college students face-to-face to discuss updated GEAR UP information, personal well-being at school (i.e -discouraged, homesick, frustrations, etc.), grade checks, school information (i.e-Financial Aid, career assessments, upcoming activities, school clubs, tutoring options [via Princeton online tutoring program and school implemented tutoring resources], registration, etc.), game plans for improvement, and any other help needed.Record each visit with individual students tracking progress, grades, mental/emotional needs, completing data entry and any follow-up with other GEAR UP support staff as necessary.Help track down students who have transferred or decided to attend a campus different than the one we have on file.Email, text and/or call students to provide additional insightful information in helping them succeed at their given college/university.Maintain your student list in the texting platform SignalVine.Regularly schedule informative or helpful mass texts, as well as personalized texting to support students in their day-to-day college experience.Collaborate with college/universities to be a part of their opening and ongoing activities for incoming freshmen. Identify and share support services and resources to which freshmen have access.Create and maintain a positive relationship with each college and university.Develop and facilitate events and workshops for GEAR UP students teaching SEL and life skills that will help the students succeed.Data Tracking - Keep records on each student and upload them to SCRIBE database in a timely fashion - Weekly, monthly, and end of the Semester.Maintain relationship with GEAR UP main office and other College Advisors to share success and lessons learned and collaborate on events, curriculum development, and strategies to meet GEAR UP goals. Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Counseling, or closely related field; plus two years of experience working with high school or college freshmen students.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in education, Counseling, or closely related field.Data entry and analysis.Experience with college Financial Aid and student services administration.Proficiency in event planning and facilitation.Experience with GEAR UP or similar federal grants/student service programs. Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

 

Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”Cover letter to be typed/pasted into at text box at the end of the application

 

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary Minimum $47,000; Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits ADA

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

College/Department Highlights

The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services is committed to inclusive excellence in research, teaching, and service activities across a wide array of education and human service fields. The college is home to eight academic departments with approximately 200 faculty who are engaged in innovative research and high-quality graduate and undergraduate education. The college’s programs and outreach missions are strengthened by an on-campus elementary laboratory school and five stand-alone centers. Faculty, students, and staff within the college also engage with a broad range of community partners to both provide opportunities for community-engaged research and learning and enhance the quality of education and human service programs throughout the state of Utah.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

 

USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties.

 

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

 

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

 

*updated 01/2025

Notice of Non-discrimination

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

 

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov

*updated 09/2023

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