Weber State University
GEAR UP College Access Advisor/Site Coordinator (Bonneville High School)
🇺🇸
Ogden, UT
🕑
Part-Time
💰
$12 - $15
per Hour
💻
Academic Advising
🗓️
March 30th, 2026
K-12
Edtech.com's Summary
Weber State University is hiring a GEAR UP College Access Advisor/Site Coordinator for Bonneville High School. The advisor will guide junior high and high school students from low-income and marginalized backgrounds through the college preparation process by collaborating with school staff, hosting workshops, providing resources, and supporting student success in higher education.
Highlights
- Guide students from junior high and high school to college, focusing on academic success and college access.
- Collaborate closely with school staff and community partners to recruit and support students in the GEAR UP program.
- Host workshops, advising sessions, activities, and plan field trips to engage students and families.
- Required to work 22 hours per week during regular school hours for 10 months per year.
- Must have an associate’s degree or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Effective communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to work with diverse populations essential.
- Hourly pay range of $12-15 depending on education and experience.
- Experience with FAFSA, financial aid, and K-12/higher education knowledge preferred; Spanish speaking a plus.
- Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.
GEAR UP College Access Advisor/Site Coordinator (Bonneville High School) Full Description
GEAR UP College Access Advisor/Site Coordinator (Bonneville High School)
Position Details
WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity
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).
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/Site Coordinator (Bonneville High School)
Requisition Number | H01796P
Position Category | Hourly/Work Study
Campus Location | Off Campus
Hours per week | 22
Months per year | 10
Alternate work schedule |
Pay Grade |
Salary |
Hourly Pay Rate | $12-15 per hour depending on education and experience
FLSA |
Job Summary/Basic Function | Welcome to the GEAR UP Part-Time College Access Advisor job application! We are so excited that you are interested in applying. We have an incredible team of dedicated and driven staff who are passionate about helping students succeed. We are seeking candidates with that same commitment and motivation, who are ready to make a difference in the lives of students and their families. GEAR UP is all about helping students succeed academically and reach higher in their education. As an advisor, you will be one of the main people in your student’s life to help guide them from junior high and high school to college. Our work environment leaves plenty of room for you to innovate and be creative as you seek to connect important information and resources with students through workshops, advising sessions, activities, and more. We are seeking candidates who are fun, hard-working, well-organized, can work independently with minimal oversight, effective communicators, can help students develop important life-skills and navigate the college going process (e.g. finding scholarships, applying for financial aid, enrolling in college, and more), who value diversity and inclusion, and are willing to learn. With that said, we’re currently hiring a part-time (22 hours per week) college access advisor for the following junior high and/or high school(s):
Bonneville High School (Weber School District)
If you are looking for a slow-paced or mundane desk job, this is definitely not the job for you! The work we do is engaging, life-changing, and inspiring. We work with some of the most incredible students and families you will ever come across. In GEAR UP, our focus is to bridge the higher education attainment gap for students from low-income households and historically marginalized backgrounds. Because of this important focus, you will work in close collaboration with school staff and community partners to recruit students into the program, meet with them regularly, host occasional workshops and events, provide them with important information, plan and chaperone field trips, and equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in school and gain access to higher education. You will be part of an incredible team and will receive plenty of training and support to ensure your success in this position.
If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, we’d love for you to apply and submit your application materials, and we’ll be in touch if you are selected for an interview. While you’re at it, learn more about GEAR UP by visiting www.weber.edu/stategearup.
*Note: If you are a current student at WSU, this position could potentially be used as an internship
Required Qualifications | Associates degree or equivalent required from an accredited institution of higher education
Must be available to work 22 hours per week during regular school hours
Required Skills: Effective communication and interpersonal skills Subject matter expertise Dependable, organized, collaborative, and can follow instructions Ability to work with diverse groups 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
Preferred Qualifications | Baccalaureate degree required from an accredited institution of higher education
The equivalent of one year full-time or part-time work/volunteer experience with socially and
economically disadvantaged and/or diverse student populations.
Preferred Skills: Spanish speaking is a plus Knowledge and experience with FAFSA and the financial aid process Experience or knowledge of K-12 public education and higher education
Background Check? | Yes
Requisition Number | H01796P
Position Category | Hourly/Work Study
Campus Location | Off Campus
Hours per week | 22
Months per year | 10
Alternate work schedule |
Pay Grade |
Salary |
Hourly Pay Rate | $12-15 per hour depending on education and experience
FLSA |
Job Summary/Basic Function | Welcome to the GEAR UP Part-Time College Access Advisor job application! We are so excited that you are interested in applying. We have an incredible team of dedicated and driven staff who are passionate about helping students succeed. We are seeking candidates with that same commitment and motivation, who are ready to make a difference in the lives of students and their families. GEAR UP is all about helping students succeed academically and reach higher in their education. As an advisor, you will be one of the main people in your student’s life to help guide them from junior high and high school to college. Our work environment leaves plenty of room for you to innovate and be creative as you seek to connect important information and resources with students through workshops, advising sessions, activities, and more. We are seeking candidates who are fun, hard-working, well-organized, can work independently with minimal oversight, effective communicators, can help students develop important life-skills and navigate the college going process (e.g. finding scholarships, applying for financial aid, enrolling in college, and more), who value diversity and inclusion, and are willing to learn. With that said, we’re currently hiring a part-time (22 hours per week) college access advisor for the following junior high and/or high school(s):
Bonneville High School (Weber School District)
If you are looking for a slow-paced or mundane desk job, this is definitely not the job for you! The work we do is engaging, life-changing, and inspiring. We work with some of the most incredible students and families you will ever come across. In GEAR UP, our focus is to bridge the higher education attainment gap for students from low-income households and historically marginalized backgrounds. Because of this important focus, you will work in close collaboration with school staff and community partners to recruit students into the program, meet with them regularly, host occasional workshops and events, provide them with important information, plan and chaperone field trips, and equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in school and gain access to higher education. You will be part of an incredible team and will receive plenty of training and support to ensure your success in this position.
If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, we’d love for you to apply and submit your application materials, and we’ll be in touch if you are selected for an interview. While you’re at it, learn more about GEAR UP by visiting www.weber.edu/stategearup.
*Note: If you are a current student at WSU, this position could potentially be used as an internship
Required Qualifications | Associates degree or equivalent required from an accredited institution of higher education
Must be available to work 22 hours per week during regular school hours
Required Skills: Effective communication and interpersonal skills Subject matter expertise Dependable, organized, collaborative, and can follow instructions Ability to work with diverse groups 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
Preferred Qualifications | Baccalaureate degree required from an accredited institution of higher education
The equivalent of one year full-time or part-time work/volunteer experience with socially and
economically disadvantaged and/or diverse student populations.
Preferred Skills: Spanish speaking is a plus Knowledge and experience with FAFSA and the financial aid process Experience or knowledge of K-12 public education and higher education
Background Check? | Yes
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date | 03/27/2026
Review Date | 03/29/2026
Job Close Date | 04/27/2026
Open Until Filled |
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting | https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/24417
Notes to Applicant | To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the
names and contact information for three references.
If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR
documents prior to beginning work.
The screening of applicants will begin immediately.
Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber
State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six
months.
Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment.
Under WSU’s current guidelines during a time of pandemic, this position’s responsibilities may be
conducted in a virtual setting when deemed necessary.
Review Date | 03/29/2026
Job Close Date | 04/27/2026
Open Until Filled |
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting | https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/24417
Notes to Applicant | To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the
names and contact information for three references.
If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR
documents prior to beginning work.
The screening of applicants will begin immediately.
Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber
State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six
months.
Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment.
Under WSU’s current guidelines during a time of pandemic, this position’s responsibilities may be
conducted in a virtual setting when deemed necessary.
ADA Essential Job Function
Physical Activity of this position | Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , 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. , Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. , Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. , 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 | Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever.
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).
Physical Requirements of this position | Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever.
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).
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- jobs.weber.edu
- KSL
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Agency Referral
- Personal Referral
- Internal Job Posting
- Advertisement/Publication
- Other web advertisement
- Other
- * What is your highest level of education?
- GED
- HS Diploma
- Associates
- Bachelors
- Masters
- PhD
- * Do you have or have you ever been issued a W# By Weber State University? Yes or No. If yes, please enter your W# (W followed by eight numbers).
(Open Ended Question)
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References with Contact Info
Optional Documents
- Transcripts
- Philosophy Statement
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