I Know I Can’s College Advising Managers work in our district high schools to help students overcome barriers and achieve their college and career dreams.
The GEAR UP Advisor helps students aspire to, prepare for, enroll in, and find resources to pay for postsecondary education. Based on specific school assignments, this is mainly accomplished via individual student meetings, classroom workshops, group sessions, presentations, and parent meetings. The Advisor will work with students in grades 9– 12.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Supplying students with admission and financial aid applications, including providing waivers for application fees and tuition/housing deposits where appropriate.
Guiding students through the financial aid process, including: assistance with the FAFSA and CSS Profile, advocating for those with special circumstances, reviewing the SAR, interpreting collegefinancial aid award letters, assisting with verification, and helping students with any other necessary paperwork.
Promoting scholarship opportunities and encouraging students to research and apply for applicable scholarships and awards.
The Campus Success Coach works with GEAR UP students to assist them in transitioning from their respective high schools to their chosen postsecondary institution. The Campus Success Coach helps GEARUP students enroll in, persist with, and graduate from a postsecondary institution, ultimately earning themselves a postsecondary certificate or degree. The Campus Success Coach will work with students primarily in grades 12 and beyond. The Campus Success Coach will work virtually and in-person.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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