Job Information
UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY Canyon View Middle School GEAR UP Mentor in LOGAN, Utah
Canyon View Middle School GEAR UP Mentor
Requisition ID: 2025-9205
of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT
Category: Student Programs and Services
Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time
Job Classification: Non-Benefited
College: Statewide Campuses
Department: SW Campuses RES-Eastern-Stud Affrs
Advertised Salary: $12.00 an hour
Overview
Under the general direction of the Utah State University Eastern (USU Eastern) GEAR UP (GU) Director, the Emery County GU Mentor shall:
* Provide academic, career, and college mentorship to GU students and their families/guardians at Canyon View Middle School in both one-on-one and groups settings (e.g. workshops, tutoring, activities, etc.)
* Provide classwork-based tutoring in both classroom and after-school settings to GU students at Canyon View Middle School
* Act as an ambassador for the GU program to recruit students into the GU program at Canyon View Middle School as determined by the USU Eastern GU Director
* Travel regularly to and from Canyon View Middle School in Emery County to serve middle school GU students
* Travel to the GEAR UP home office at Utah State University Eastern for quarterly staff meetings and an annual retreat in August
* Occasionally work evenings for special events such as parent-teacher conferences, professional development opportunities, Graduation Celebrations, and more
* Address the needs of diverse learners and serve as a positive role model
Additional Responsibilities:
* This position falls under USU's Title IX "Responsible Employee" designation, requiring the reporting of any disclosures of sexual harassment or sexual violence to the USU Title IX Coordinator and/or appropriate school district/school authority.
* Utah law mandates reporting of child abuse or neglect to the nearest peace office, law enforcement agency, or office of the Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS).
Requirements:
* Hiring is contingent on the successful completion of a background check.
* Must have access to reliable transportation to and from Canyon View Middle School
Work Details:
* Work Study position
* Hours: 7 hours per week (non-benefited)
* Duration: 10 months, with no work during university/school holidays, school fall break, winter break, and spring break. Scheduled hours in June and July contingent upon staffing needs for GEAR UP summer activities and professional development
Responsibilities
Responsibilities by approximate percentage:
30%: Serve as mentor and positive role model for GU students; identify and encourage student participation in GU; meet with GU students/families/guardians in person, small group, or classroom on a regular basis: communicate with GU students/families/guardians via phone, text, or email
50%: Assist GU students with homework and other academic activities through both one-on-one and group tutoring; assist in the conduct of workshops about college and career readiness, academic skills, life skills, and other GU-related topics for students and families/guardians under the direction of the USU Eastern GU Director: attend and assist with GU Region 9 special events; maintain consistent notes and... For full info follow application link.
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