GEAR UP Advisor

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 deliver services to student participants in the partner schools. This position reports to the GEAR UP Director, Manager of Outreach and Advising, and works closely with the rest of the team and with the local schools being served, to ensure the objectives of the grant are met and are in line with the strategic plan of ENMU-Roswell. This position will be responsible for the Lake Arthur and Hagerman districts.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead/Facilitate/Support: Offer individual academic/career advising to cohort students
• Maintain high-touch mentoring relationship with participants/families, monitoring participant progress and determining needed interventions
• Offer ongoing financial aid/literacy information and assistance
• Oversee tutoring services, supervising tutors and monitoring online tutoring
• Coordinate career and/or college club meetings and college planning/application activities
• Oversee online mentoring and related software
• Work collaboratively with the local schools/district and GEAR UP team members
• Meet all expectations and other duties as assigned or directed
• Take initiative and work creatively to implement program services
• Collect and input data to management system, as it relates to program services

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum one year experience working with middle school, high school, and/or post-secondary students
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to meet grant objectives
• Experience with disadvantaged students
• Strong interpersonal/communication skills

• Master's degree in a related field
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)
• Background similar to participants
• Computer and marketing software knowledge
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Advocate and support local community outreach for the GEAR UP cohort

Work is performed during normal work hours, with some evenings and weekends to meet deadlines
Work is not sedentary in nature that at times requires 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.

Essential Functions:[As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the following responsibilities, minimum job knowledge, skills, and abilities. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.]

Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:

Required Documents:
Letter of Interest
Resume/ Curriculum vitae
Contact information for three references (blind or off list reference checks may be conducted on finalists)
Transcripts Official or Unofficial. (Scanned/PDF transcripts required if being used to meet the minimum or preferred qualifications; Copy and Paste transcripts will not be considered.)

ENMU-R is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 (575) 624-7412. 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. Requests for records should be sent to Frances Dubiel atfrances.dubiel@roswell.enmu.edu. For any other inquires please contact Human Resources at (575) 624-7412 or e-mailHR@roswell.enmu.edu

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

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.

APPLICANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUBMITTING COMPLETE APPLICATIONS