Gear Up Student Success Specialist, Administration

Position Type:
Classified
Date Posted:
10/16/2023
Location:
Administration Building
(High-Needs School)
Closing Date:
Until FilledGEAR UP Student Success Specialist (5 positions), Administration Building
Classification: Non-Exempt
Date Posted: October 18, 2023
Salary: $21.30 per hour plus benefits/ Range 22
Additional salary credit may be given for internal transfers and recent Greeley-Evans School District 6 rehires, up to $34.14 per hour plus benefits
Contract Length/ Days: (2023-2024/ 220)
Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit-eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date). To learn more about our benefits, please see our Benefits Overview.
Paid Leave: Depending on your position, the District offers a variety of leave options, including sick leave, discretionary leave, vacation and paid holidays. More information about leave options available to Classified employees can be found in the Board of Education Policy Manual.
Reports to: GEAR UP Coordinator
Deadline for application: Until-Filled
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, Skills, and Mental Ability

• Demonstrated respect for and understanding of low income students and families with a positive attitude.
• Strong writing, organization, computer, presentation skills, and public speaking skills.
• Strong human relation skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.
• Ability to perform all functions of the position.
• Experience in classroom management and/or instruction.
• Greeley GEAR UP Student Success Specialist will complete training First-Aid/CPR to chaperone students on field trips.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Initiative and follow-through.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations
• Ability to conduct home visits when required.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, District Policies, and building and department procedures.
• Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, including diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.

Education, Licenses, Certification or Formal Training

• Bachelor's Degree, Education, Psychology, Human Services, Social Worker, Counseling, Family Studies, Sociology, Business, Criminal Justice
• Experience working with high school and college-age students
• Knowledge of college services, including financial aid and degree completion activities, is a must.
• The candidate must demonstrate the ability to exercise independent judgment and also show strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• The successful candidate must be willing proficient in the use of technology for work-related activities and be ready to travel.

Experience Level

• Classroom Teaching Experience.
• Tutoring, Mentoring, Counseling, Guidance Experience.

Equipment and Materials Used

• Technology - computer and related equipment.
• Telephone
• Infinite Campus and Infinite Visions (information systems for student, personnel and budget).

JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary/Objective: The GEAR UP Student Success Specialist will be responsible for supporting the GEAR UP goals and offer early interventions targeting students in the GEAR UP cohorts, with a focus on low income students least likely to attend and complete post-secondary education and implementing sustainable career and college readiness practices. This includes providing academic, career, and college advising, tutoring, mentoring, family involvement activities, career education programs and activities, post-secondary information workshops and college campus visits at both the middle and high school level. The ability to relate to and work with adolescents and a willingness to work collaboratively with the community, district, and school teams is essential in alignment with the GEAR UP objectives:

• Increase academic performance and preparation for postsecondary education.
• Increase high school graduation and postsecondary participation rates.
• Increase students' and their families' knowledge of postsecondary options, preparation, and finance.

Essential Job Functions:

• Identify and enroll students in the GEAR UP program in maintaining retention, promotion, and graduation of a caseload of students assessing students' interests, needs and goals.
• Provide students with information about education opportunities, financial aid, career exploration, motivation, and self-awareness through workshops and individual counseling, advising and mentoring.
• Provide support for grant expectations, goals, objectives and activities in accordance with state and federal law.
• Maintain timely and accurate records of attendance, program participation, grades, enrollment information, notes, files and any other program related data and assist with the decision making process analyzing/evaluating the data.
• Facilitate the completion of college applications, financial aid applications, summer enrichment opportunities, scholarships, college prep coursework, career exploration.
• Assist with the collaboration of Greeley-Evans School District 6 office managers, counselors, teachers, parents, and administrators throughout the year.
• Participate in staff meetings, team building and development sessions, professional development opportunities, school faculty meetings, and district/department meetings.
• Develop and maintain relationships and networks with college partners, counselors, tutors, and business partners, TRIO, GEAR UP professionals, and career pathway programs.
• Provide information and referrals of community and education resources.
• Bilingual in the Spanish language preferred.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Regular attendance is required for this position.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Physical Requirements Needed to Perform Job:

• Physical and mental abilities sufficient to perform the essential functions and duties of the position as outlined.
• Ability to work under stress and strict constraints.

Travel: Some May be Required
Thank you for your interest in working for Greeley-Evans School District 6. Please feel free to contact our Human Resource Office at 970-348-6073 with any questions.
EEO/AAP Statement
Greeley-Evans School District 6 shall not discriminate in its employment or hiring practices on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or disability. The District shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort. The Superintendent is committed to cultural diversity among district personnel as a means of enriching educational experience. The District shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort.
Complaint procedures have been established for current employees, prospective employees, and applicants for employment. The name of the responsible employee who has been identified as the Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator for the District is as follows:
James Donahue, Title IX Coordinator & Compliance Officer
1025 Ninth Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631
Phone: 970-348-6104
Email address: jdonahue@greeleyschools.org