Advisor, GEAR UP

Eastern New Mexico University; Roswell (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell seeks a GEAR UP Advisor to provide academic and career guidance to students in partner schools. You will support grant objectives and collaborate with the GEAR UP team to ensure program success.

The role reports to the GEAR UP Director and Outreach Manager and involves mentoring, tutoring oversight, financial literacy support, data entry, and program activities. Bachelor’s degree required; bilingual preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience working with middle/high school and/or post-secondary students.
• Experience with students from disadvantaged populations.
• Master's degree in a related field preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual academic and career advising to cohort students.
• Maintain mentoring relationships with participants and families.
• Provide financial aid information and financial literacy guidance.
• Oversee tutoring services and supervise tutors.
• Coordinate college planning, club meetings, and applications.
• Oversee online mentoring services and software platforms.
• Collaborate with local schools and GEAR UP team to meet goals.
• Enter and manage program data in the system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Oral communication

Written communication

Independent and collaborative work

Advocacy for community outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Marketing software

Job description

Position Overview

The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This list of duties is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all the functions and responsibilities performed.

NOTE: This position is funded through an external grant. Continued employment beyond the fiscal year is contingent upon continued funding.

Position Summary: The GEAR UP Advisor will be highly qualified to provide comprehensive services and support to student participants at partner schools. This position reports to the GEAR UP Director and the Manager of Outreach and Advising and works closely with the GEAR UP team and local school partners to ensure grant objectives are achieved and aligned with the strategic plan of ENMU-Roswell.

• Provide individual academic and career advising to cohort students.
• Maintain high-quality mentoring relationships with participants and families by monitoring participant progress and determining appropriate interventions.
• Provide ongoing financial aid and financial literacy information and assistance.
• Oversee tutoring services, including supervising tutors and monitoring online tutoring activities.
• Coordinate career and/or college club meetings, as well as college planning and application activities.
• Oversee online mentoring services and related software platforms.
• Collaborate with local schools/districts and GEAR UP team members to support program goals.
• Take initiative and use creativity to implement effective program services.
• Collect and enter program-related data into the management system.
• Meet all expectations and complete other duties as assigned or directed.

Requirements

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• One year of experience working with middle school, high school, and/or post-secondary students.
• Experience working with students from disadvantaged populations.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English).
• Background similar to participants.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to meet grant objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of computer and marketing software.
• Ability to advocate for and support local community outreach efforts for the GEAR UP cohort.

Working Conditions

• Work is typically performed during normal business hours, with occasional evenings and weekends required to meet deadlines and program needs.
• Work is not sedentary in nature and may require exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Additional Information

ENMU-R is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Title IX/IPRA. Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact the office of human resources at [phone]. New Mexico is an open records state; therefore ENMU-R complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Any concerns regarding sex discrimination should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator at either [e-mail], [phone], or Quay Hall Office 109, 1500 S Avenue K, Portales, NM 88130. Requests for records should be sent to Teresa Casarez at [e-mail]. For any other inquiries please contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail]

ENMU-Roswell reserves the right to cancel, change, or close any advertised position at any time. The decision to do so will be based upon the needs of the University and the final determination will rest with the President.