First Year Services Assistant - GEAR UP Outreach

Salary: $16.14 - $18.99 Hourly
Location : Main Campus - Orem
Job Type: Part-Time Staff
Job Number: FY2605943
Division: VP Student Affairs
Department: Gear Up
Opening Date: 05/20/2026
Closing Date: 6/3/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
First Review Date: 05/27/2026
Required Documents Needed to Apply: Resume
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Shape the future by helping students succeed - GEAR UP offers the opportunity you've been seeking.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Works closely with First-Year Program Manager to ensure student success/retention for first-year college students.
• Tracks and follows up with students as requested by the First-Year Program Manager.
• Supports and assists with planning and providing GEAR UP academic activities.
• Coordinates workshops and connects students to their college campus resources.
• Makes follow-up calls and appointments as needed. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Graduation from an accredited institution with an associate's degree plus one year of experience related to the Summary of Duties; OR any combination of education and experience related to the Summary of Duties totaling three years.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license and transportation.
• Ability to speak and translate Spanish to English is highly preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• Must have basic academic knowledge as a result of the completion of a high school diploma or equivalent, and have sufficient college preparation to pursue a college curriculum.
• Must know college requirements/admissions.
• Must have social media knowledge.

Skills

• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.

Abilities

• Must demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must demonstrate the ability to organize schedules, prioritize tasks, and follow through on assignments.
• Ability to interact successfully with students representing a wide range of cultural and academic experiences.
• Ability to speak and translate Spanish to English is highly preferred.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Utah Valley University's dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.

Although part-time and adjunct (less than 30 hours per week) employees are ineligible for the full-time employee benefits package, the university is pleased to offer the following:

• Undergraduate tuition remission benefit:
  • Part-time: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for up to 3 credit hours or 1 course after 6 consecutive months of employment and a minimum of 480 hours worked (dependents do not qualify)
  • Adjunct: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for one course per semester in which there is an active teaching assignment at the university (dependents do not qualify)
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to Campus Recreation and Wellness
• Exclusive cash rewards through Utah Community Credit Union's (UCCU) branch on UVU's campus when becoming a member

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Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position as outlined?Graduation from an accredited institution with an associate's degree plus one year of experience related to the Summary of Duties; OR any combination of education and experience related to the Summary of Duties totaling three years.

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a valid driver's license and transportation?

• Yes
• No

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Are you able to speak and translate Spanish to English?

• Yes
• No

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Are you willing and able to travel, if needed?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

• <1
• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8+

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What is your highest level of education?

• High School or equivalent
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Ph.D.
• Ph.D. (abd)
• Juris Doctorate

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