College Readiness & Mentoring Advisor

State of Colorado; Lamar (CO); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Colorado’s Department of Higher Education seeks a Pre-Collegiate Advisor to coordinate and implement GEAR UP services, mentoring students and monitoring academic progress for college readiness. This intermediate role emphasizes case management, workshops, and building partnerships with postsecondary institutions.

The position focuses on increasing graduation rates and preparing students for postsecondary matriculation, with responsibilities spanning outreach, advising, and program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in education or related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in a high school or college setting.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license and compliance with all requirements for driving a state vehicle are required throughout the term of employment.
• Bilingual (Optional - Spanish preferred)
• Data management experience

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive case management through one-on-one and small group advising sessions with students, including monitoring and tracking attendance and academic progress regularly and setting-up and monitoring early inventions for student success including tutoring.
• Facilitate monthly college and career readiness workshops.
• Build and lead a strong GEAR UP presence in the school and implement sustainable best practices.
• Create and develop a strong postsecondary outlook and culture in collaboration with the high school by providing opportunities for college awareness.
• Promote and coordinate opportunities for college visits, college fairs, career workshops and other related college readiness opportunities.
• Promote dual enrollment and assist with coordination, implementation and reporting.
• Build, develop and foster strong, mentoring relationships with students.
• Coordinate and host parent engagement events.
• Network and develop partnerships with postsecondary institutions and support programs to provide students with postsecondary exposure and experiences.
• Lead, coordinate and facilitate student recruitment activities.
• Guide and assist seniors through the college admissions process including college applications, FAFSA completion, scholarship applications and postsecondary transitions tasks.
• Develop and foster relationships with postsecondary institutions that will help ease the transition from high school to college for students.
• Promote, coordinate and support summer programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Job description

State of Colorado’s Department of Higher Education seeks a Pre-Collegiate Advisor to coordinate and implement GEAR UP services, mentoring students and monitoring academic progress for college readiness. This intermediate role emphasizes case management, workshops, and building partnerships with postsecondary institutions.

The position focuses on increasing graduation rates and preparing students for postsecondary matriculation, with responsibilities spanning outreach, advising, and program