GEAR UP College Access Advisor/Site Coordinator (Bonneville High School)

WSU's Commitment to Equal OpportunityWeber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).Position InformationPosition Title GEAR UP College Access Advisor/Site Coordinator (Bonneville High School) Requisition Number H01796P Position Category Hourly/Work Study Campus Location Off Campus Hours per week 22 Months per year 10 Alternate work schedule Pay Grade Salary Hourly Pay Rate $12-15 per hour depending on education and experience FLSA Job Summary/Basic FunctionAboutWelcome to the GEAR UP Part-Time College Access Advisor job application! We are so excited that you are interested in applying. We have an incredible team of dedicated and driven staff who are passionate about helping students succeed. We are seeking candidates with that same commitment and motivation, who are ready to make a difference in the lives of students and their families. GEAR UP is all about helping students succeed academically and reach higher in their education. As an advisor, you will be one of the main people in your student’s life to help guide them from junior high and high school to college. Our work environment leaves plenty of room for you to innovate and be creative as you seek to connect important information and resources with students through workshops, advising sessions, activities, and more. We are seeking candidates who are fun, hard-working, well-organized, can work independently with minimal oversight, effective communicators, can help students develop important life-skills and navigate the college going process (e.g. finding scholarships, applying for financial aid, enrolling in college, and more), who value diversity and inclusion, and are willing to learn. With that said, we’re currently hiring a part-time (22 hours per week) college access advisor for the following junior high and/or high school(s):Bonneville High School (Weber School District)If you are looking for a slow-paced or mundane desk job, this is definitely not the job for you! The work we do is engaging, life-changing, and inspiring. We work with some of the most incredible students and families you will ever come across. In GEAR UP, our focus is to bridge the higher education attainment gap for students from low-income households and historically marginalized backgrounds. Because of this important focus, you will work in close collaboration with school staff and community partners to recruit students into the program, meet with them regularly, host occasional workshops and events, provide them with important information, plan and chaperone field trips, and equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in school and gain access to higher education. You will be part of an incredible team and will receive plenty of training and support to ensure your success in this position.If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, we’d love for you to apply and submit your application materials, and we’ll be in touch if you are selected for an interview. While you’re at it, learn more about GEAR UP by visiting www.weber.edu/stategearup.Note: If you are a current student at WSU, this position could potentially be used as an internshipRequired QualificationsAssociates degree or equivalent required from an accredited institution of higher educationMust be available to work 22 hours per week during regular school hoursRequired SkillsEffective communication and interpersonal skillsSubject matter expertiseDependable, organized, collaborative, and can follow instructionsAbility to work with diverse groupsAbility to ethically handle confidential informationCompetent in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)Ability to assist students and parents/guardians in a friendly and welcoming mannerWillingness to learn and support the mission and growth of the GEAR UP programExcellent written and oral communication skillsPreferred QualificationsBaccalaureate degree required from an accredited institution of higher educationThe equivalent of one year full-time or part-time work/volunteer experience with socially andeconomically disadvantaged and/or diverse student populations.Preferred SkillsSpanish speaking is a plusKnowledge and experience with FAFSA and the financial aid processExperience or knowledge of K-12 public education and higher educationBackground Check? YesPosting Detail InformationJob Open Date 03/27/2026 Review Date 03/29/2026 Job Close Date 04/27/2026 Open Until Filled Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/24417 Notes to ApplicantTo apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and thenames and contact information for three references.If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HRdocuments prior to beginning work.The screening of applicants will begin immediately.Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for WeberState University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for sixmonths.Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment.Under WSU’s current guidelines during a time of pandemic, this position’s responsibilities may beconducted in a virtual setting when deemed necessary.