What are the responsibilities and job description for the GEAR UP Advisor (Lake Arthur and Hagerman Districts) position at Eastern New Mexico University?
Position Overview
The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This list of duties is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all the functions and responsibilities performed.
NOTE: This position is funded through an external grant. Continued employment beyond the fiscal year is contingent upon continued funding.
POSITION SUMMARY
The GEAR UP Advisor will be highly qualified to deliver services to student participants in the partner schools. This position reports to the GEAR UP Director, Manager of Outreach and Advising, and works closely with the rest of the team and with the local schools being served, to ensure the objectives of the grant are met and are in line with the strategic plan of ENMU-Roswell. This position will be responsible for the Lake Arthur and Hagerman districts.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead/Facilitate/Support: Offer individual academic/career advising to cohort students
- Maintain high-touch mentoring relationship with participants/families, monitoring participant progress and determining needed interventions
- Offer ongoing financial aid/literacy information and assistance
- Oversee tutoring services, supervising tutors and monitoring online tutoring
- Coordinate career and/or college club meetings and college planning/application activities
- Oversee online mentoring and related software
- Work collaboratively with the local schools/district and GEAR UP team members
- Meet all expectations and other duties as assigned or directed
- Take initiative and work creatively to implement program services
- Collect and input data to management system, as it relates to program services
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Minimum one year experience working with middle school, high school, and/or post-secondary students
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively to meet grant objectives
- Experience with disadvantaged students
- Strong interpersonal/communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in a related field
- Bilingual (Spanish/English)
- Background similar to participants
- Computer and marketing software knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Advocate and support local community outreach for the GEAR UP cohort
Working Conditions
Work is performed during normal work hours, with some evenings and weekends to meet deadlines
Work is not sedentary in nature that at times requires exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Essential Functions:[As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the following responsibilities, minimum job knowledge, skills, and abilities. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.]
Additional Information
Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:
Required Documents:
Letter of Interest
Resume / Curriculum vitae
Contact information for three references (blind or off list reference checks may be conducted on finalists)
Transcripts Official or Unofficial. (Scanned/PDF transcripts required if being used to meet the minimum or preferred qualifications; Copy and Paste transcripts will not be considered.)
ENMU-R is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact the office of human resources at (575) 624-7412. New Mexico is an open records state; therefore ENMU-R complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Requests for records should be sent to Frances Dubiel at frances.dubiel@roswell.enmu.edu. For any other inquires please contact Human Resources at (575) 624-7412 or e-mail HR@roswell.enmu.edu
The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
ENMU-Roswell reserves the right to cancel, change, or close any advertised position at any time. The decision to do so will be based upon the needs of the University and the final determination will rest with the President.
APPLICANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUBMITTING COMPLETE APPLICATIONS
Insurance
Insurance for Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell is offered through the New Mexico Public Schools Insurance Authority. High coverage and low coverage options are offered for medical and dental insurance so employees can choose the plan that's right for them.
- Health insurance is offered through both Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico and the Presbyterian Health Plan
- Dental insurance is offered through United Concordia.
- Vision insurance is offered through Davis Vision.
- Life insurance is offered through Standard Life Insurance Company and UNUM Life Insurance Company.
Retirement
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell participates with the New Mexico Educational Retirement Board (NMERB), Social Security, and Medicare.
The University also offers supplemental retirement plans. 403b plans are available through TIAA/CREF, AIG VALIC, and MetLife. 475b plans are offered through TIAA/CREF.
Paid Time Off
Leave accrual rates are determined by employee class (At-Will/Professional & Faculty - exempt or Support – non-exempt) and years of employment. See below for specific accruals for each employee class.
As per policies and procedures Adjuncts and Temporary employees are not eligible to accrue leave.
Faculty Paid Time Off
- Medical leave is accrued 48 hours in the Fall and 48 hours in the Spring.
- Personal Leave - Five personal work days each academic year and two work days during the summer. Only regular faculty will be eligible for personal leave. Personal leave will not accumulate from academic year to academic year.
Support Paid Time Off
- During the first year of service, full time non-exempt (hourly) employees accrue 7 hours of annual leave and 7 hours of medical leave per month.
- The second year of service, full time non-exempt employees accrue 10 hours of annual leave and 10 hours of medical leave per month.
- The third and subsequent years of service, full time non-exempt employees accrue 14.66 hours of annual leave and 14 hours of medical leave per month.
- Employees must work for the University for three months before they are eligible to use annual leave.
- Leave accruals will be pro-rated for part time employees.
Professional/ At-will Paid Time Off
- Full time exempt employees accrue 14.66 hours of annual leave and 14 hours of medical leave per month.
- Employees must work for the University for three months before they are eligible to use annual leave.
- Leave accruals will be pro-rated for part time employees.
Employee Educational Assistance Plan
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell offers a tuition waiver for permanent, full-time and part-time regular employees and retirees. Employees can take up to 9 credit hours on the Roswell campus. Their IRS dependents are not restricted in the number of credit hours they can take. For detailed information reference 40.9 Educational Assistance Program.
For classes offered by ENMU in Portales, the Portales campus will waive some tuition for either the employee or spouse, dependents, as defined by the I.R.S., are not eligible for tuition waivers for classes taken through the Portales campus.
Additional course fees will still need to be paid by the employee.
As per policies and procedures Adjuncts and Temporary employees are not eligible to recieve the tutiion wavier.
