GEAR UP Success Coach, Johnson County

Position Details

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Job Title GEAR UP Success Coach, Johnson County Department Gear Up JC Location Posting Category Staff Desired Start Date Hourly Rate (if applicable) Hiring Range $18.44 - $23.06 Full Salary Range $18.44 - $27.67 Benefits Summary

This is a part-time, non-benefited position.

Months Worked Annually 10 months Typical Work Schedule

TBD; Flexible work hours with occasional travel or nights/weekend as required.

Position Information

Posting Number 20151034P Job Posting Date 08/24/2026 Initial Review Date Open Until Filled Yes Job Summary

This position is located in Kaycee, WY. The GEAR UP Wyoming Success Coach is responsible for advising/mentoring students in 7-12 grades in the public schools, serving as a point of contact with program participants (including families), providing programming and resources to help students learn about postsecondary education options, promoting a college-going culture in the Johnson County School District, providing academic supports, assisting students in filling out college admissions, financial aid, and scholarship applications and helping students determine a "college fit", acting as a liaison and representing GEAR UP within the school district, maintaining program enrollment, negotiating access and arrangements for programming within the schools, assisting with the development of age appropriate programming and career exploration opportunities and hosting monthly workshops in the schools in accordance with grant objectives to suit the needs of the schools they serve for GEAR UP Wyoming.

Note: There is opportunity to work in the summer if desired.

Reports To GEAR UP Site Coordinator Education/Qualifications

• Associate's degree preferred or experience in education, counseling, or related field.
• Background check and child abuse clearances required before entering school
• Ability to promote a college-going culture
• Ability to speak Spanish not required, but is desirable

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Microsoft Office Programs
• Ability to manage workload independently and communicate with supervisor
• Creative, flexible, resourceful, imaginative, and self-motivated
• Knowledge of working with low-income youth and families
• Ability to work with children
• Ability to develop group programming and curriculum for youth
• High ethical standards and great communication skills with a wide variety of people
• Great listening skills
• Ability to relate to students, parents, and school employees and administration
• Ability to develop community partnerships and relationships
• Ability to maintain auditable records of services

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Occasional travel or nights/weekends may be required
• Flexible work hours

About Northern Wyoming Community College District

Sheridan College is located in historic Sheridan, WY at the foot of the beautiful Big Horn Mountains, minutes away from a variety of outdoor recreational activities. Sheridan is ranked "America's Top Western Town" by True West magazine and is a vibrant community. Sheridan College is a vital component in the community.

NWCCD also includes a small campus site in Buffalo, WY.

Experience

• Experience working with children or young adults in an education or non-profit setting
• Experience in tutoring, counseling, mentoring, education, advising, teaching, or prior work experience with Department of Education grant programs (TRiO, Educational Opportunity Programs, or GEAR UP) preferred

Special Instructions to Applicants

All NWCCD job postings are contingent on funding. Transcripts will be required and may be attached to your online application documents under "Transcripts" and for additional space, under "Other Documents" or emailed to: HR@sheridan.edu. Letters of recommendation are highly recommended and can be attached to your online application documents (up to three letters), or may be sent to Human Resources at HR@sheridan.edu.

Job Duties

These are the job duties for required of the position.

Percentage of time 60 Responsibility/Duty

Academic Coaching/advising/service delivery. May include homework help.

Percentage of time 5% Responsibility/Duty

Maintaining required documentation of services.

Percentage of time 10% Responsibility/Duty

Assisting with identification and selection of program participants and promoting GEAR UP in the community, including managing social media pages.

Percentage of time 10% Responsibility/Duty

Representing GEAR UP within the school district and making arrangements for access to students, acting as a liaison between school administration, staff, andGEAR UP coordinator

Percentage of time 5 Responsibility/Duty

Creating programming

Percentage of time 10 Responsibility/Duty

Staff meetings, trainings, conferences, or trips and summer academies

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Transcripts
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Other Documents
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3