GEAR UP Outreach Mentor East HS SLC

Utah Valley University is seeking a GEAR UP Outreach Mentor to support students at East High School in Salt Lake City. Working under the direction of the GEAR UP Utah counselor, this role focuses on helping students graduate from high school prepared to enter and succeed in college. The Outreach Mentor works one‑on‑one with high school students, supports diverse learners, serves as a positive role model, and collaborates with school staff to meet program goals.

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by increasing students’ academic performance, high school graduation rates, college enrollment, and knowledge of college preparation and financial aid. If you are passionate about mentorship, educational access, and empowering students to achieve their goals, this is a rewarding opportunity to create lasting impact.

• Works closely with GEAR UP counselors to identify eligible students, recruit, and onboard them into the GEAR UP program.
• Tracks student academic progress and standardized test results, and reports to GEAR UP counselor. Administers and tracks student and parent survey completion. Tracks and follows up with students and works with parent specialist to keep parents/guardians informed. May work in a GEAR UP class assisting with taking attendance, managing the classroom, and designing and delivering curriculum.
• Organizes and assists with GEAR UP college‑readiness activities including college tours, parent/student workshops, and other activities as requested by GEAR UP counselors.
• Mentors students about good decision‑making processes related to attendance, rigorous academic course selection, study skills, financial aid, ACT prep, and college and scholarship applications. Tutors as needed and requested by GEAR UP counselors.
• Makes follow up calls, appointments, and meets with families and high school counselors.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Graduation from an accredited institution with an associate’s degree plus one year of experience related to the Summary of Duties or any combination of education and experience related to the Summary of Duties totaling three years. Tutoring is required.

Valid driver’s license and transportation. Ability to speak and translate Spanish to English is highly preferred.

• Must have basic academic knowledge as a result of a completion of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of academic course selection for high school and college, study skills, financial aid, ACT prep, and college and scholarship applications.

• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must demonstrate teaching skills and be able to tutor students of various academic levels in a variety of content areas.

• Must demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must demonstrate the ability to organize schedules, prioritize tasks, and follow‑through on assignments. Must demonstrate good time management.
• Must be able to successfully interact with students with diverse cultural and academic backgrounds.
• Ability to speak and translate Spanish to English is highly preferred.
• Ability to work in a GEAR UP class assisting with taking attendance, managing the classroom, and designing and delivering curriculum.