JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job ID: 20812 JOB DETAILS: WORKING TITLE: Upward Bound Math and Science Program Coord and Student Advisor UW SYSTEM OFFICIAL TITLE: Pre-College Services Advising Specialist POSTING DATE: April 29, 2024 ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: This position reports to Upward Bound Programs Director and assists with planning and delivering of pre-college program activities, strengthens partnerships, ensures adherence to policies, and assists with program administration to establish effective relationships between the university, partners and communities. UW-Green Bay\'s Upward Bound programs serve high school students to enhance academic success, college readiness and completion. The program provides opportunities for participants to learn skills to help them succeed in their precollege performance and pursue higher education. Upward Bound serves students from low-income families and those who would be the first in their family to earn a bachelor\'s degree (first-gen). The Pre-College Services Advising Specialist works closely with high school students in target secondary schools across Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota to provide ongoing guidance, support and resources in order to increase completion of secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of higher education. The Pre-College Services Advising Specialist also works closely with the Upward Bound Programs Director to facilitate student involvement and create detailed reports and monitor budget activities. The advisor performs program activities including student recruitment, direct student service, development and facilitation of programs and partners with school district staff to engage with students. This position calls for a highly organized, flexible and self-directed individual with excellent communication skills. This position includes the following responsibilities: - Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships to support the pre-college program. - Schedules, secures, and communicates logistics and resources in support of a pre-college program. - Delivers pre-college program content and materials to community members. - Researches, develops, and facilitates pre-college program content and materials. - Serves as a main point of contact to students and provides information about educational options and academic requirements. - Provides support in identifying appropriate fields of study, career options, or programs and refers students to appropriate resources. - Leads the implementation of program policies and procedures through oversight of day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers. - Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement. - May assist with monitoring of pre-college program budget spending. SPECIAL NOTES: Position is a full-time Academic Staff appointment. Standard hours are 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Some travel is required for working with students in their high schools and attending workshops, conferences, and meetings. Occasional evening and/or weekend work is expected and will be assigned by supervisor as needed. TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Please submit application materials by Sunday, May 12, 2024. TO APPLY: Please be sure to complete all required fields, and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. Please include the following documents: - Cover letter - Resume - Names and contact information for 3 references If you have any questions, need accommodations, or submitted your application with missing materials, call or email: Renee Nast Phone: (920) 465-2445 Email: nastr@uwgb.edu ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor\'s degree in at time of application - Two years of experi nce in K-12 school(s), higher education, or other educational organizations working with low-income, first generational, - - English language learners, or new immigrant populations - Demonstrated experience in supporting efforts to create a diverse and inclusive community - Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail in all aspects of the job - Demonstrated computer proficiency with the ability to use databases, spreadsheets and software applications. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Bilingual, preferably in Spanish, Hmong, Somali, or Oneida - Experience with grant or federally funded educational programs - Experience working with high school students - Experience in event planning ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.careers.wisconsin.edu Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.