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Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

Position Title GEAR UP College Access Advisor/First Year Transition Specialist

Requisition Number S02350P

Position Category Staff

Campus Location Weber State Davis - Layton, UT

Hours per week 40

Months per year 12

Alternate work schedule

Pay Grade E31

Salary

FLSA Exempt

Job Summary/Basic Function

Under the direction of the GEAR UP Program Director, the GEAR UP College Access Advisor/First Year Transition Specialist will work with approximately 100 students, grades 10-12 at Northridge High School in the Davis School District, and 50 first year college students at Weber State University. The GEAR UP College Access Advisor & First Year Transition Specialist will be responsible for the implementation of the following GEAR UP grant objectives: 1) Increase academic performance and preparation for post-secondary education; 2) Increase the rate of high school graduation and enrollment in post-secondary education; 3) Increase GU students and their families’ knowledge of postsecondary education options, preparation and financing; 4) Increase students’ success in their first year of attendance at an institution of higher education.

The College Access Advisor/First Year Transition Specialist will work with teachers, counselors, administration, and support staff at target schools to:

• recruit and enroll new program participants as needed
• distribute and collect annual student & parent surveys and Senior Exit forms
• provide individual advising in such areas as personal, academic, college planning, and career development
• conduct college readiness workshops for students and parents
• ensure that all seniors have completed standardized testing, college admissions, scholarship and financial aid applications, and registration for fall classes
• maintain accurate data on participant caseload and services delivered and any additional reports as needed
• keep abreast of issues affecting students and parents, such as scholarship opportunities, financial aid updates and changes, college and university admissions procedures, transitioning programs for incoming college freshmen, etc.
• help coordinate events such as college campus visits, career exploration at local businesses, etc.
• coordinate with the high school’s GEAR UP Counselor Liaisons and establish positive and collaborative relationships with school faculty and staff in order to effectively implement grant objectives
• utilize technology and other resources to connect with students and parents/guardians regarding upcoming GEAR UP events, and other initiatives as outlined
• attend required training and conferences
• plan & implement the GEAR UP summer bridge program for incoming college freshman
• advise the GEAR UP Alumni club at WSU

Required Qualifications

Required:
- Baccalaureate degree required from an accredited institution of higher education.
- The equivalent of one-year full-time work experience or two years part time (volunteer or paid) in working with socially and economically disadvantaged student populations.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred:
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Subject matter expertise
- Dependable, organized, collaborative, and can follow instructions
- Ability to ethically handle confidential information
- Competent in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Ability to assist students and parents/guardians in a friendly and welcoming manner
- Willingness to learn and support the mission and growth of the GEAR UP program
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Spanish speaking is strongly preferred
- Knowledge and experience with FAFSA and the financial aid process
- Experience or knowledge of K-12 public education

A successful candidate will be willing to

Background Check? Yes

Benefits Summary

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date 05/04/2026

Review Date 05/18/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Notes to Applicant

If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this position starts at $44,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous benefits package.

To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, philosophy statement, and the names and contact information for three professional references. Transcripts can be included as an optional document.

For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.

Screening of applications will begin May 18, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

ADA Essential Job Function

Physical Activity of this position

Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position., Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly., Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Physical Requirements of this position

Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.

Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.

None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).