Website University Corporation at Monterey Bay
GEAR UP Advisor
University Corporation at Monterey Bay
Salary: $31.00 Hourly
Job Number: 2026-00016
Location: Various School Sites (see details)
Department: Early Outreach Support Pgms
Description
GEAR UP Advisor
(Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs)
Early Outreach and Support Programs (EOSP)
Job Announcement
Priority Screening Deadline: June 22, 2026. All positions are open until filled.
Full-time (40 hrs/week) benefited-position. Renewed annually depending upon continued grant funding.
SALARY
Salary Grade: Staff, Grade 4
Hiring Range: $31 hourly
The University Corporation is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive program that rewards efforts that are appreciated by your colleagues, students, and the customers we serve. Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources. Our salary schedule is available https://csumb.edu/departments/corporation/policies/.
BENEFITS SUMMARY
The University Corporation provides a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Voluntary 403(b) savings plan
• Generous vacation and sick leave accruals
• Paid holidays
• Access to campus dining plans
• Eligibility for affordable campus housing (if applicable)
Applicants are encouraged to review additional benefit information below for full details.
PROGRAM SUMMARY
The GEAR-UP programs are an essential component of the Early Outreach and Support Programs (EOSP) Department. This discretionary grant program is designed to increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education. GEAR-UP provides seven-year grants to states and partnerships to provide services at high-poverty middle and high schools. GEAR-UP grantees serve an entire cohort of students beginning no later than the seventh grade and follow the cohort through the first year of college. Services provided by the program include: academic and study skill development; academic, financial, or personal counseling; assistance in securing financial aid; information about career options; an individualized success plan; participation in cultural and social activities; mentoring; and collaborative partnerships with the community.
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direct supervision of the School Site Supervisor of GEAR UP programs with general oversight by the Associate Director of GEAR UP and the Director of Pre-College and Early Outreach and Support programs, the Academic Advisor will work with high school students to make meaningful connections between career and college options and their school work.
Examples of Duties
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Advise students in various academic areas such as subject study, standardized tests and extracurricular activities.
• Assist parents with their understanding of academic rigor and grades.
• Assess and evaluate student progress and produce regular academic reports by working closely with the teachers and counselors at the school.
• Collaborate with the GEAR UP school site team to plan and coordinate activities with college and university partners, and oversee the day-to-day operations of the college and career program.
• Develop, plan, and implement college awareness curriculum partnering with postsecondary visits, networking with partner universities and colleges, summer experiences, and other innovative strategies designed to reach all students.
• Coordinate and present workshops for parents and students on financial aid and scholarships, college survival skills, college search, college applications, transitioning to college.
• Perform a variety of administrative duties in support of the GEAR UP grant including maintaining documentation files of all services, correspondence, reports, procedures, and presentations related to the GEAR-UP program; and developing outreach materials, including newsletters and social media sites.
• Serve as liaison between high school faculty, staff, administrators, and CSUMB; attend GEAR UP school, college, community and partner meetings to promote the GEAR UP program.
• Handle sensitive and/or confidential documents and information where judgment and discretion are essential.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent from an accredited four year college or university with major coursework in education, counseling, or a related field.
• 2 years of relevant professional experience in a student support program at a secondary and/or post-secondary level.
• Up to 1 year of experience may be substituted with a Master’s degree or advanced coursework in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or directly related field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• A working knowledge of best practices in K-12 and higher education and academic counseling theories
• An understanding and analysis of various challenges that impact first-generation college students and low-income students and how to assist these students to college graduation
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the CSUMB Vision Statement and the core values of mutual respect, collaboration and service orientation, multiculturalism and diversity, community service and institutional excellence
• Strong leadership, teambuilding, and group facilitation skills
• Any amount of proven work experience in a GEAR UP/TRIO Outreach Program
• Fluency in spoken and written Spanish
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the CSUMB Vision Statement and the core values of mutual respect, collaboration and service orientation, multiculturalism and diversity, community service and institutional excellence.
Special Conditions of Employment
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Full-time (40 hrs/week) benefited-position. Renewed annually depending upon continued grant funding.
Sensitive Positions – This position has been designated as a sensitive position with:
• responsibility for the care, safety and security of people (including children and minors), animals and CSU property
FERPA:
• This position is required to comply with confidentiality requirements outlined in the Department of Education’s Family Educational Rights and Privacy and California’s Educational Code Chapter 13 regarding sensitive student issues.
Clery Act:
• This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). The position is required to participate in training at the direction of the Clery Director and must also promptly report allegations of reportable crimes according to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, its accompanying regulations; the California State Education Code, Chapter 15.5, of the Donahoe Higher Education Act, Section 67380; and the California State University system-wide policy, Code EO 1107. CSAs are employees whose job duties fall into one of the following categories:
• Work in a campus police or security department
• Are responsible for campus security
• Are designated as the contact for reporting criminal offenses
• Have significant responsibility for student and campus activities
Special License or Certifications and Conditions:
• Must possess and maintain a valid license to drive in the State of California, pass the Defensive Training Class, and be insurable under the University’s liability coverage.
• May require occasional evenings and/or weekend work.
This position is designated as a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with applicable CSU Executive Orders, including Title IX reporting requirements. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act. The University Corporation at Monterey Bay is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and complies with all applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws. University Corporation employment is separate from CSU Monterey Bay and the State of California. All employees must be eligible to work in the United States. Positions are at-will. CSUMB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFORMATION
The Corporation offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits, contributory retirement plan, TSA (403b), and more. Please review our https://csumb.edu/departments/corporation/human-resources/employee-benefits/ for details about sick time, vacation, and holidays.
The Corporation also offers access to CSUMB’s Faculty & Staff Meal Plans, which provide convenience, value, and flexibility with our all-you-care-to-eat dining commons, showcasing eight brand new dining concepts for an affordable price.
The University Corporation at Monterey Bay also provides access to affordable campus housing: https://csumb.edu/departments/corporation/services/employee-housing/
Although CSUMB is located in a high-cost housing area, Schoonover Park rental homes are affordably priced. Monthly rent rates include cable television, garbage service, and sewer. Convenient floorplans, attractive interior appointments, and numerous community amenities make Schoonover Park Rental Homes an exceptional value. Schoonover Park is near the main campus, yet a tranquil world away. The community lies nestled in the secluded beauty of rolling coastal hills three miles east of campus. Living in one of the most desirable areas of California, you will enjoy the natural splendor and cultural abundance of the Monterey Peninsula. Quality of life begins with your home in Schoonover Park and extends through every aspect of your California coastal lifestyle. https://www.schoonoverparkapartments.com
ABOUT THE CORPORATION
The University Corporation at Monterey Bay (“Corporation”): The Corporation is constantly looking for motivated employees with great organization and teamwork skills to join our team. The Corporation is a non-profit institution that is related to and affiliated with the California State University, Monterey Bay. The University Corporation at Monterey Bay is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) public benefits corporation that is a recognized auxiliary organization of California State University and was established in July 1994. The University Corporation’s mission is to further the educational purposes of the University.
The University: California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university in California’s Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement, CSUMB is part of the nation’s largest four-year public university system, California State University, which educates nearly 460,000 students every year. With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students’ lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on multicultural and global perspectives. CSUMB’s sustainability goal is to be carbon neutral by 2030.
The Community: Monterey, with its moderate Mediterranean climate, is a diverse community on the picturesque central coast of California and rich in agriculture. Miles of beautiful beaches, spectacular mountain ranges, groves of redwoods, low-rolling foothills, and scenic valleys are characteristics that contribute to the quality of life enjoyed by over 432,000 residents and millions of visitors. Boasting such world-renowned attractions as the spectacular Big Sur Coast, Laguna Seca Raceway, 17-Mile Drive, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, the Steinbeck Center, the Monterey Jazz and Blues Festivals and Pebble Beach – possibly the world’s most famous golf course, it’s easy to see why so many choose to live here and an estimated four million visitors a year make the County of Monterey their destination of choice.
HOW TO APPLY
All prospective applicants must apply online. The entire application must be completed for submission. We accept applications only for the positions that are currently open and listed on our site. All positions are open until filled. Please do not fax or mail in a printed version of electronic applications, or a resume in lieu of an application. If you are having difficulty applying or need assistance, please call (831)582-3389. The completed online application and resume must be submitted by 5:00 PM PST on the Priority Screening Date to be considered for initial review. Applications received after the Priority Date will be reviewed at the discretion of the Corporation.
AI Disclaimer: University Corporation does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools to evaluate candidates. All employment decisions are made by human reviewers. Candidates are expected to complete all interviews and assessments independently. The use of AI tools, automated response systems, or other external assistance during interviews or assessments is not permitted and may result in disqualification.
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/7203425
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