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Precollege Coordinator

Employer
University of Wisconsin La Crosse
Location
Wisconsin, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Nov 19, 2020


Posting Details

Recruitment Number

978

Working Title

Precollege Coordinator

Position Type

Staff/Administrative

Appointment Percentage

100

Division/College

Diversity and Inclusion

Description of College / Department / Program / Division / Unit

The primary role of the Division of Diversity and Inclusion is to ensure that diversity, in its many forms, is understood, respected, and valued. The Division advocates for access, equity and inclusion while encouraging critical dialogue, thinking, and meaningful educational interactions on campus and in the community. The Division includes the following departments: Campus Climate, ACCESS Center, Diversity and Inclusion, Multicultural Student Services, Pride Center, Student Support Services, and Upward Bound.

Position Summary

UW-La Crosse Office of Multicultural Student Services is seeking a full time Precollege Coordinator to plan and supervise various precollege initiatives that serve multicultural and disadvantage (M/D) youth, 1st-12th school-aged students. The individual in this position will plan and supervise various precollege initiatives that serve multicultural and disadvantage (M/D) youth, 1st-12th school-aged students, recruit precollege students, university students, staff, and volunteers. This position also involves collaborating with local school districts and other community partners to plan and implement site-based programming. In addition, the Precollege Coordinator will assist the Office of Multicultural Student Services ( OMSS ) & UWL’s Admissions office with K-12 visit days. As a part of the OMSS staff team, participation in retention and advocacy on behalf of multicultural university students is required. This individual reports to the Outreach Program Manager.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in education, school counseling, school social work, or related field
• A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. Must be authorized to drive university vehicles
• Demonstrated ability to work with low-income, first-generation, multicultural, and diverse 1st-12th grade students in an educational setting
• Demonstrated record of conducting assessment, and/or evaluations of programs, students and staff
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills. Ideal candidate should demonstrate ability to be highly organized and detailed-oriented
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency w/ MS Office applications
• Requires evening and weekend work with occasional overnight travel
• Ability to work cooperatively/effectively to develop key partnerships with various faculty, staff, and students throughout the campus community, and with parents, families, school administrators or other community partners
• Ability to be a self-starter and take initiative
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree education, school counseling, school social work, or related field
• Knowledge of multicultural communities and values
• Experience training and supervising tutors and coordinating advising, tutoring, and small group discussions
• Previous Precollege experience
• Ability to speak and write Spanish and/or Hmong fluently

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift materials and equipment weighing up to 50-75 pounds

Working conditions and environment

• Requires evening and weekend work with occasional overnight travel.

Miscellaneous Information

Duties/Responsibilities

These are the job duties required for the position.

Responsibility Statement

Precollege Programming

Duties to Support Responsibility

• Manage and develop programming for Academic Year and Summer Camp Programs (Mentoring and Readiness for College ( MARC ), SMART (Summer, Mentoring and Reading Together ( SMART ) and Mississippi River Adventure Introductory and Leadership Camps ( MRA ))
• Supervise and participate in program activities that may include (e.g., hiking, camping, swimming) related to academic tutoring and summer camps
• Oversee facility, equipment and/or vehicle reservations usage and implement changes when necessary and supervise equipment procurement and return
• Communicate with appropriate faculty members, school staff and/or community members to plan, coordinate and oversee events and activities related to programming as needed
• Oversee the completion of student, tutor, and parent contracts, registration forms, Department of Public Instruction ( DPI ) Precollege Scholarship Applications and obtain grade reports, and other assessment data, for each student as needed
• Participate in recruitment fairs and other events to recruit new students (paid and volunteers) and staff year-around
• Facilitate regular meetings with precollege staff to assure the achievement of objectives and goals for each program
• Report any potentially dangerous incident, or concern, that occurs under your supervision within 24 hours (or ASAP if an emergency) to the Outreach Manager
• Implement other aspects of MARC, SMART and MRA as assigned by the Outreach Manager

Percentage Of Time

70

Essential

Yes

Responsibility Statement

Office Management

Duties to Support Responsibility

• Oversee and the training, supervision, creation of job responsibilities, schedules and placements, time sheets, and performance evaluation of site supervisors, work study and student help employees, summer camp instructors, staff, and student volunteers
• Assist with student-staff payroll and hiring/onboarding processes
• Oversee the design and creation of updated precollege brochures, website and social media sites, power point presentations and other materials intended to publicize programs and assist in recruiting students and educating campus and community members
• Organize, upgrade, and maintain student and staff files, electronic and physical
• Oversee student helpers/office assistants conducting weekly and seasonal clerical duties
• Oversee and evaluate programs delivered by Precollege – create and submit an annual report for each program
• Oversee maintenance and analysis of documents regarding program evaluations, student assessments, and conduct follow-up surveys of participants designed to determine the efficacy of program objectives and goals
• Maintain databases and analysis system that support accountability reporting
• Assist with the biannual Department of Public Instruction Precollege Scholarship Grant proposal writing process
• Assist with securing other grant opportunities
• Participate in the precollege administrative team’s (as well as OMSS office meetings) weekly planning meeting during the academic year, supervision and dialogue sessions as required; and assist with periodic “strategic planning” sessions

Percentage Of Time

20

Essential

Yes

Responsibility Statement

Community, Campus, and OMSS Department Resources

Duties to Support Responsibility

• Serve as mentor to the UWL community services (work study) students assigned to the pre-college programs as part of their financial aid award
• Mentor and advise other multicultural students as assigned by OMSS as part of the office’s retention efforts
• Serve on university committees as assigned by the OMSS Director and/or Outreach Manager
• Promote and publicize precollege programs on and off campus
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships while serving as a liaison and consultant for on and off campus referrals and resources
• Provide appropriate office representation at campus, local, regional, and state levels
• Attend System-wide precollege meetings and oversee the generation and submission of program participation data, academic outcomes and other assessments and evaluations to the UW System as needed

Percentage Of Time

10

Essential

Yes

Responsibility Statement

Additional duties and responsibilities

Duties to Support Responsibility

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Percentage Of Time

Essential

Posting Detail Information

Special Instructions

For your Reference Contact Information document, please include the names, email addresses and phone numbers of 3 professional references.

Please contact the Search and Screen Chair if you have a special need/accommodation to aid your participation in our hiring process.

Per UPS Operational Policy: TC 1, UW System requires reference checks related to sexual harassment and sexual violence to be conducted at a minimum with a final candidate’s most recent employer and with all previous UW System institution and State of Wisconsin agency employers from the past seven (7) years. https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/download/2018-12-10- UPS -OP-TC-1-Recruitment_FNL.pdf

UW-La Crosse does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 608-785-8013.

Posting Date

Close Date

Continuous Recruitment

Yes

Continuous Recruitment First Review Date

01/04/2021

Position Contact Name

Monica Yang, Outreach Program Manager

Position Contact Email

myang@uwlax.edu
Required Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  3. Reference Contact Information
Optional DocumentsSupplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).
    • I prefer my identity remain confidential and have read and understand that if I am the successful candidate for this position, my name may be released.
    • I do not request that my identity remain confidential.
  2. * Please provide your most recent employer, supervisor name and contact information, including phone number and email address. (Per UPS Operational Policy: TC 1, UW System requires reference checks related to sexual harassment and sexual violence to be conducted at a minimum with a final candidate’s most recent employer and with all previous UW System institution and State of Wisconsin agency employers from the past seven years.)

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Are you currently employed by or have you been employed by a UW System institution or a State of Wisconsin agency during the last seven (7) years? Please answer yes or no. If yes, provide the institution or agency name, your supervisor and contact information, including phone number and email address.

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * Do you have a current valid driver’s license OR have the ability to obtain a valid driver’s license, meeting the criteria for driving a state vehicle?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • Chronicle of Higher Education Web Site
    • Discipline-Specific Publication/Web Site
    • HERC Web Site
    • HigherEdJobs.com Web Site
    • Job Center of Wisconsin Web Site
    • Minority Publication/Web Site
    • University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Social Media (i.e. Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter)
    • University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Web Site
    • La Crosse Tribune
    • Personal Referral


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