College Access Advisor -Haysville

Department: GEAR UP @ Haysville

Campus Location: Haysville, KS - WSU Haysville

Pay: Pay range from $16.85- 18.17/hr, based on qualifications

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, with various weekends and evenings

Export Compliance Requirement: No export control requirement.

Job Story:

If you're passionate about making a long-term impact in students' lives and investing in your local community, this is the perfect opportunity for you. In this role you'll build meaningful relationships with students starting in sixth grade and guide them all the way through high school graduation, helping them navigate their educational journey and preparing them for college. Unlike other roles, this position is rooted in a strong partnership with the Haysville district, meaning you'll stay in one school, working closely with students, teachers, and administrators to create a supportive and lasting connection.

This isn’t a job where you sit behind a desk all day—it's hands-on, interactive, and always evolving. You’ll organize and attend college visits, lead engaging activities, and provide the kind of mentorship that makes a difference. While you won’t be in a traditional classroom setting, your work will have a direct impact on students’ academic and personal growth. Every day will be different, requiring flexibility and a willingness to adapt to student needs as they arise.

The right person for this role is deeply invested in their community and passionate about seeing their neighbors thrive. You’re an empathetic listener who understands the challenges young people face and can communicate with them in a way that makes them feel heard and supported. You enjoy being around students, meeting them where they are, and helping nurture their growth. In this fast-paced, ever-changing environment, you’ll need to balance structure with adaptability, always ready to shift gears to meet student needs. While this position is student-facing, it’s also a team effort—you’ll collaborate with school administrators, fellow advisors, and community partners to create impactful events and programs.

This is more than a job; it’s a commitment to shaping the future of young learners and guiding them toward success. With a seven-year grant award, you’ll have the unique opportunity to see the long-term results of your work and watch your students grow into confident, college-ready individuals. If you're ready to make a lasting difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Summary:

Responsible for the enrollment, monitoring and/or advising of eligible participants. Establishes and maintains a positive and professional relationship with all referral agencies. Plans educational, career and life skills activities, completes the College Access Plan (CAP) on each student and coordinates with College Access Mentors or other partners to ensure services are provided.

Essential Functions:

Instructs program students in college access workshops to include college preparation, financial literacy and career awareness workshops. Provides post enrollment academic monitoring, mentoring and advising as needed. Ensures completion of required applications, surveys and supporting documents by completing all necessary documentation of activities, assisting with data entry and accuracy of student database and obtaining student school records, surveys and college enrollment information. Shares participant outcome data and best practices with agencies as needed. May work closely with privatized foster care agencies and local schools in enrolling students in the program. May negotiate in-kind donations with partners to ensure grant matches. Reviews student records, identifies local community referral resources and conducts referrals for students. Determines and schedules assessments of student needs; may assist with financial aid coordination. Reports student performance and adjustment needs. Tracks resource usage and aid adequacy as needed.

Job Duties:

An advisor is assigned a student caseload in which they meet in 1 on 1 meetings and perform follow-up interactions. They will develop, implement, and facilitate events, workshops and programming pertaining to the organization’s goals and objectives. This position will require running reports, giving presentations, and providing college/career counseling to students and families.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, social services or related field
• One (1) year of experience in academic advising or related field

Required License/Certifications/Training:

• Valid Kansas drivers license for Trio Talent Search, Trio Talent Search South, Haysville GEAR UP, and TRIO Upward Bound Wichita Prep

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate activities and projects for large numbers of staff, students, and parents related to post-secondary options and financial aid.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with and provide positive support to students, parents, and families.
• General knowledge of problems facing low-income and diverse students.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent verbal and written skills including reports and student file notes.
• Demonstrated experience working with computers including email, word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and some graphic design.
• Knowledge of the education system in the State of Kansas.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with students in middle or high schools or area communities.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.