Position Information
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Position Title: College Access Program - Temporary Employment Working Title: College Access Programs - Temporary Employment Position Number: SHGRNT Full-time or Part-time: Varies Time Limited Position: Yes Number of Vacancies: Multiple Vacancies Department: Temporary Pools Posting Number: 0402440 SHRAEHRA SHRA Job Category: Temporary Hiring Range: Varies Hourly: Overall Position Competency: Temporary Primary Purpose of the Organization
The Office of College Access Programs offer multiple programs that provide support for enhancing academic skills to help middle and high school students with achieving the goal of going to college by helping to prepare, apply, and enroll in college. We provide a broad range of high-quality college preparatory services to support students, parents, and educators. Each access program has a unique delivery model designed for expanding students learning environment to enhance their trajectory through middle school, high school, and institutions of higher education.
The Office of Access & Student Success Programs comprise of the following local and national initiatives:
• Gear UP • The GEAR UP GU Program is a college preparatory program designed to significantly increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in post-secondary education. The program provides early college preparation and awareness services through tutoring, mentoring, academic advising, counseling, career, college exploration, academic workshops, and other support services for students, educators, and parents.
• Trio Talent Search • The Talent Search Program is a college preparatory program designed to provide academic support services to economically disadvantaged and/or first-generation middle and high school students. The goal of Talent Search is to increase the number of youth from disadvantaged backgrounds who complete high school and enroll in and complete their post-secondary education. The program provides academic support services through career awareness, college workshops, and field-trips, and financial aid counseling.
• Trio Upward Bound • The Upward Bound UB Program is a college preparatory program designed to provide academic support services and educational opportunities to economically disadvantaged and/or first-generation high school students. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rates at which participants enroll in and graduate from institutions of post-secondary education. Upward Bound provides Saturday Academy classes, college preparatory workshops, tutoring, academic counseling, mentoring, cultural enrichment activities, and college campus tours.
• Trio Upward Bound Math & Science • The Upward Bound Math & Science UBMS Program is designed to strengthen the math and science skills of participating students. The goal of UBMS is to help students recognize and develop their potential to excel in math and science and to encourage them to pursue post-secondary degrees in math and science and ultimately careers in the math and science profession. UBMS provides Saturday Academy classes and summer programs with intensive math and science training, counseling, and advisement, exposure to university faculty members who do research in mathematics and the sciences, and participant-conduct scientific research under the guidance of faculty members or graduate students.
• Trio Educational Opportunity Centers • The Educational Opportunity Center helps high school seniors as well as high school graduates and college dropouts to make career choices and set educational goals. The Program also helps high school dropouts to enroll in adult high school alternative educational programs. Participants must be at least 19 years of age and have an interest in pursuing a college degree. Services are available at no cost to U.S. citizens who meet Federal eligibility requirements. Information concerning college admissions requirements and financial aid for college is provided as well as assistance with the preparation of FAFSA applications.
Primary Purpose of the Position
Positions Needed
• Academic Coach The primary purpose of this position is to provide academic support and serve as a coach at a GEAR UP target school to improve academic mindsets and prepare low-income, first-generation students for post-secondary education.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Graduation from high school or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of Administrative office function and procedures. Varies according to needs of the position.
Preferred Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants
This is a continuous recruitment pool for applicants interested in temporary employment with the Office of College Access Programs. Your applications will stay on file for one year.
Notice to Applicants
Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely. Do not use the phrase "see resume."
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
No Other Information
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
EEO Statement
This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification if applicable, academic verification, and credit history check if applicable.
Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Veterans Statement
Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.
Quick Link
https://jobs.uncfsu.edu/postings/26066
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Required Documents
Resume Curriculum Vitae Optional Documents Cover Letter Unofficial Transcripts Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire Other Document