PRE-COLLEGE SERVICES ADVISING SPECIALIST

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, United States

Updated: about 9 hours ago
Location: Milwaukee, WISCONSIN
Deadline: 13 May 2024

Position Information
Posting Details


Official Job Title PRE-COLLEGE SERVICES ADVISING SPECIALIST
Working Title: UBMS Advisor
Position Number 02156570
Division Enrollment Management
Department B045310 UPWARD BOUND MATH SCI
Position Type Non-Teaching Academic Staff
Appointment Type Fixed Renewable, Non-Teaching
Pay Basis Annual
Salary Grade 17
FLSA Status Exempt
Percent 100%
Posting Type Staff
UWM Description
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsin’s second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 146 top research universities recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Along with its main campus in Milwaukee, UWM has branch campuses in Waukesha and Washington County.
UWM celebrates, values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all. Learn more here: https://uwm.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/about-dei/
School/College/Division Description
Upward Bound Math & Science (UBMS) is a year-round pre-college program for 9-12 grade students to help them realize their potential to excel in math & science; expose them to STEM majors and careers; and encourage students to pursue college degrees in these fields. UBMS students must be a first-generation college student or meet income eligibility guidelines. UBMS is funded through the US Department of Education and sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. All services are FREE!
Services provided by UBMS include:
Tutoring, Individualized Academic Advising, Career Exploration, College Admissions information and application assistance, Financial aid and scholarship information and application assistance, Academic, Study and Professional Skills Workshops, College Campus Visits, Cultural Activities, Mandatory 6-Week Summer Program, Parent Workshops, and Bi-Weekly Stipends for Participants.
More information for our program can be found on our website at https://uwm.edu/trio/high-school-programs/upward-bound-math-science/
Job Summary
The purpose of the Pre-College Services Advising Specialist (UBMS Advisor) for the Upward Bound Math & Science program is to provide educational outreach and support services for high school students on a STEM college trajectory who wish to graduate and obtain postsecondary credentials. The duties included but not limited to outreach and recruitment of potential UBMS participants into the program, providing student advising caseload management that entails individualized student advising, planning, facilitating, and evaluating academic and cultural enrichment classes, workshops, activities, and events. The activities include academic tutoring, residential and non-residential academic enrichment summer, and year-round camps, coordinating field trips, and college tours to assist participants with successfully graduating from high school prepared to enroll in and graduate from postsecondary education.
Minimum Qualifications
  • A Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, counseling, or related fields
  • Demonstrated work experience with high school students in an educational setting
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    Preferred Qualifications
  • Masters’ Degree in fields of study that emphasizes training in educational programming, instruction, implementation, and related student academic success activities at the time of hire
  • Experience working with first-generation, and low-income Pell and or Free Lunch recipients, and underrepresented and educationally disadvantaged populations
  • Demonstrated experience teaching, counseling, and/or working in a position that advances high school students learning, leadership, and/or metacognitive skills.
  • Experience with student caseload database management
  • Excellent communication skills, as demonstrated by application materials and during interviews, where applicable
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    Target Salary Range $42,000 - $48,000
    Benefits and Total Rewards
    As part of UWM’s commitment to supporting the success of our team members through positive experiences, employees are provided with Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information. (Compensation figures are for example purposes only.) UWM Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life
    Application Instructions
    Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide a cover letter addressing your education/experience as they apply to all minimum and preferred qualifications, a resume, and a document listing the names and contact information for three professional references. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications.
    In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate’s application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
    All application materials will be further evaluated as evidence of excellent written communication skills. Candidate(s) selected for hire will be required to submit official college transcripts.
    Application Deadline 05/13/2024
    Continuous (Open Until Filled?) No
    If Continuous, Initial Review Date
    Position Contact Name Loretta Gross
    Contact Phone (414)251-5293
    Contact Email [email protected]
    Application Notes
    For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.
    Legal Notices
    AA/EO Statement
    UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
    Reasonable Accommodations
    UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact [email protected] or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
    Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
    UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
    CBC and Reference Check Policy
    Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
    Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
    For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/ , or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.
    Employment Authorization
    In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
    Job Categories Academic Advising, Communication/Public Relations, Event Planning/Program Coordination, Extension, Outreach, and Public Engagement, External Relations, Grants Management, Office, Administrative, and Clerical Support, Project Management, Student Services

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