Job description
GEAR UP Educational Advisor Position
Would you like to help create an educational culture that is equitable for all students? Is a supportive work culture important to you? Would you like more flexibility in your workday?
Valley Opportunity Council is excited to announce a full-time job opportunity with flexible hours as an Educational Advisor for GEAR UP, a college and career readiness program operating in cooperation with Springfield and Holyoke public schools. Applicant should have experience working with middle and/or high school students and knowledge of concerns impacting students including poverty and identity-based discrimination. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: developing and facilitating interactive activities (including college and other field trips) to promote college and career awareness including the college admissions process and hosting workshops on skills such as time management, financial literacy and goal setting, as well as mandatory and timely record keeping and documentation. Knowledge of financial aid processes including FAFSA is strongly preferred.
The ideal candidate for this position will:
- Have excellent written and verbal skills.
- Be able to work independently but enjoy being part of a friendly and diverse team.
- Be passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of young people and proactive about supporting students in developing identity, setting and achieving goals, and learning life skills.
- Be committed to action towards social justice and/or youth advocacy.
- Be compassionate, flexible and enthusiastic!
Starting salary is $18.50/hour, and position benefits include but are not limited to paid vacation and sick time, one hour paid lunch/day, 12 holidays off per year, and opt-in health and dental insurance plans.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree, proficiency in computer use (Microsoft Office Suite), and a valid driver’s license with own transportation required. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred but not required.!
Please send cover letter, resume, and names and contact information of 3 references to:
Natali Flores,
Director of Human Resources,
Valley Opportunity Council,
35 Mt. Carmel Ave. 2nd Floor,
Chicopee, MA 01013.
AA/EOE APPLICATIONS WITHOUT COVER LETTERS WILL NOT BE REVIEWED'
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Work Location:
- Multiple locations
Work Remotely
- No
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: One location
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