College Access Mentor - Emporia - Wichita State University Careers : Job Details

Department Kansas Kids @ GEAR UP Campus Location Emporia, KS Hire Type Part Time Pay Range is $18,000-$20,000/yr, adjusted based on qualifications Work Schedule Mon-Fri, 8:00am-5:00pm (regular evenings & weekends based on scheduled events but flexible) Export Compliance Requirement No export control requirement. Job Story Kansas Kids @ GEAR UP is a state-wide program serving students in foster care, grades 7-12 and first year in college. This is NOT a remote position - check the job location before applying! Job Duties Travel to assigned school districts to provide college going services to students in foster care. Monitors and tracks student academic progress, graduation, enrollment in college and FAFSA completion. Provides grant related activities such as workshops and college campus visits, academic advising, career exploration and job search, mentoring, tutoring resources, and summer programs. Assists students with KKGU dual credit application, DCF tuition waiver application and credit recovery, if needed. Required Education This is specific to each position and department. See additional requirements and/or preferences. Additional Requirements Valid Driver's license required. Drive 7 or 15 passenger van with youth. Must be able to escort students on campus visits - which may include lots of walking. Must be able to make community and school presentations. Overnight travel to training and conferences may be required. Required Experience This is specific to each position and department. See additional requirements and/or preferences. Preferred Qualifications Completion of 60 credit hours of college coursework. At least one year experience working in an office setting. Additional Information for Posting 20 hours per week (40 per pay period). Candidate will set office hours with supervisor. Must be able to complete a State of Kansas Child Abuse and Neglect background check.