West Emery County GEAR UP Advisor

West Emery County GEAR UP Advisor Requisition ID: 2026-10393 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT-Price Category: Student Programs and Services Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time Job Classification: Non-Benefited College: Statewide and Online Education Department: SW Campuses RES-Eastern-Stud Affrs Advertised Salary: Comensurate with experience and education Overview Under the general direction of the Utah State University Eastern (USU Eastern) GEAR UP (GU) Director, the Emery County GEAR UP (GU) Advisor shall: * Provide academic, career, and college advising to GU students and their families/guardians at Emery High School, Canyon View Middle School, and San Rafael Middle School in both one-on-one and groups settings (e.g. workshops, tutoring, activities, etc.) * Regularly interact and communicate with school administration, teachers, students, and families/guardians to facilitate and plan GU workshops and activities for students and their families/guardians at Emery High School, Canyon View Middle School, and San Rafael Middle School under the direction of the Region 9 GU Director * Act as an ambassador for the GU program to recruit students into the GU program at Emery High School, Canyon View Middle School, and San Rafael Middle School in collaboration with the Region 9 GU Director * Travel regularly to and from Emery High School, Canyon View Middle School, and San Rafael Middle School in Emery County to serve high- and middle-school students * Travel to the Region 9 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. * Utilize discernment, follow-through, and effective decision making in all communications and planning for GU students at Emery High School, Canyon View Middle School, and San Rafael Middle School * Have annual travel opportunities in June and July to a statewide, regional, and/or national GEAR UP conference for professional development purposes, subject to funding availability Work Details: * Hours: 15 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, professional development, or summer student outreach as approved the Region 9 GU Director Responsibilities Responsibilities by approximate percentage: 50%: * Assist GU students with homework, ACT/SAT prep, and other academic activities; scholarship, financial aid (FAFSA), and college applications; college preparatory activities; advancement to rigorous coursework (advanced classes, AP classes, concurrent enrollment, CLEP tests), and other GU-related functions during GU classes, office hours, or after school * Design and conduct workshops about college and career readiness, academic skills, life skills, and other GU-related topics for students and families/guardians under... For full info follow application link. USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender ident ity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).