College Access Advisor- Wichita

Wichita State University* • Garden City, KS • 6d ago

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13541955

Job Story

See a future for youths, in the foster care system, where they need a little extra assistance to get on track for their dreams to become reality! Kansas Kids @ GEAR UP is a state-wide program serving students in foster care, grades 7-12 and first year in college. We require someone who is organized with exceptional time management. Deliver content at events/information workshops in the evening or weekends. Travel to meet with your caseload, across the region, regularly during the school day to personalize services for their scholarly level. Build rapport with this population & maintain appropriate boundaries is key to these relationships. Show your investment in their future by making connections with what their needs are, follow up/follow through as well as being a role model for them. The priority goes to great documentation & information sharing with other invested parties. Travel is your friend in this role as well since you cover a region & have time to mentally prepare on your way to your appointments. Celebrate milestones of each youth & help them on the fumbles so they feel prepared for the next time. These are the qualities it takes & the person we are looking for so apply today!\ Applicants must reside in the area the position is located in.

Job Summary

Responsible for the enrollment, monitoring and/or advising of eligible participants. Establishes and maintains a positive and professional relationship with all referral agencies. Plans educational, career and life skills activities, completes the College Access Plan (CAP) on each student and coordinates with College Access Mentors or other partners to ensure services are provided.

Essential Functions

Instructs program students in college access workshops to include college preparation, financial literacy and career awareness workshops. Provides post enrollment academic monitoring, mentoring and advising as needed.\ Ensures completion of required applications, surveys and supporting documents by completing all necessary documentation of activities, assisting with data entry and accuracy of student database and obtaining student school records, surveys and college enrollment information. Shares participant outcome data and best practices with agencies as needed.\ May work closely with privatized foster care agencies and local schools in enrolling students in the program. May negotiate in-kind donations with partners to ensure grant matches.\ Reviews student records, identifies local community referral resources and conducts referrals for students. Determines and schedules assessments of student needs; may assist with financial aid coordination. Reports student performance and adjustment needs. Tracks resource usage and aid adequacy as needed.

Job Duties

Travel to assigned school districts to provide college going services to students in foster care. as necessary transporting students to and from events and activities. Monitors and tracks student academic progress, graduation, enrollment in college and FAFSA completion. Provides grant related activities such as workshops and college campus visits, academic advising, career exploration and job search, mentoring, tutoring resources, and summer programs. Assists students with KKGU dual credit application, DCF tuition waiver application and credit recovery, if needed.

Required Education and Experience:

Qualifications for this position are strictly defined by the

approved grant proposal.\ See the education qualifications in the \"Additional Information for Posting\" section below.

Qualifications for this position are strictly defined by the

approved grant proposal.\ See the experience qualifications in the \"Additional Information for Posting\" sectionbelow.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated experience in implementing programs in middle or high

schools. Knowledge of State of Kansas foster care system. Knowledge of federal and state regulations affecting low-income students and students in foster care. Knowledge of the education systems and assessments in the State of Kansas. Able to build a rapport with foster parents\ Strong computer, writing, and oral communication skills. Able to analyze problems and resolve conflicts. Ability to manage time, deadlines & documentation needs. Knowledgeable on how to supervise staff and utilize coaching methods.

Additional Information:

Required Education: Bachelor\'s degree in education, counseling, social services or related field\ \ Required Experience: One (1) year of experience in academic advising or related field\ \ Required License/Certifications/Training: Valid Kansas driver\'s license\ \ Must be able to complete a State of Kansas Child Abuse and Neglect background check.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to remain in a stationary position. Frequent 60-90%\ Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculator

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