Student Support Services TRIO Academic Advisor

Working Title:
Student Support Services TRIO Academic Advisor (3 positions available) Official Title: Advisor (3 positions available) Employment Class: Non-Instructional Academic Staff FTE: 1.0 Compensation: $40,000 - $45,000 Terms of Employment: Annual, Fixed Term Terminal Position Summary:

Serve as the Academic Advisor to a caseload of approximately 80 students who are members of the UW Oshkosh Student Support Services (SSS) program. The SSS program serves 300 UW Oshkosh students annually. SSS students are first-generation college (parents have not earned a baccalaureate degree) students and/or students whose family income meets federally established guidelines. Students with a documented disability may also be served by the program. The goal of SSS is to increase the college persistence and graduation rates of the students it serves. SSS is one of the U.S. Department of Education funded TRIO programs.

Responsibilities

50% Provide support for an assigned caseload of student participants in the areas of academic advising, life skills development, student success development, career planning, financial literacy, and financial aid and scholarship assistance. Encourage students to participate fully in the college experience including study abroad, internship opportunities and consideration of graduate school.
1. Assess student needs and develop an individualized student success plan. Monitor student progress employing developmental, proactive, and appreciative academic advising methods.
2. Monitor student grades, grade-point averages, and progress towards graduation.
3. Refer SSS students to other service providers on campus such as the Center for Academic Resources, Financial Aid, Registrar, Student Accounts, Counseling Center, Reading/Study Center, Disability Services, Project Success, etc.
4. Maintain detailed and accurate records of student contacts. Assist in updating and maintaining student files as required by federal and institutional regulations.

25% Assist in the development and implementation of project services under the direction of the program director and in collaboration with the other SSS/SSS STEM staff members.
1. Keep current with trends and knowledge in the fields of student success programs.
2. Employ best practices and success strategies in the design, implementation, and assessment of the SSS/SSS STEM program components.
3. In collaboration with SSS/SSS STEM colleagues, develop, provide overall direction to, and evaluate either the SSS/SSS STEM Learning Groups for first-year students or the Peer Mentoring program for second-year students. Assure seamless transition between the two components. Train and provide direction and guidance to student employees serving as Learning Group Leaders or Peer Mentors. Be present at Learning Group or Peer Mentor activities and events.
4. Create, implement, conduct, and assess academic workshops, activities, and events for SSS/SSS STEM students. * During the academic year, evening hours on a weekly basis may be required. Evening hours during the summer and weekend hours during both the academic year and summer on an occasional basis are required.

10% Recruit eligible students into the program and obtain documentation to verify program eligibility.

5% Advocate for first-generation and limited-income students.

5% Communicate and collaborate with the campus community. Serve on campus committees and participate in campus events and activities.

5% Perform other duties as assigned by the SSS/SSS STEM director. Qualifications Required:

1. Bachelor’s degree in education, student personnel, social sciences, human services, or related discipline.
2. Professional experience working with students who are first-generation and/or who come from income eligible families.
3. Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs and characteristics of a diverse population of students.
4. Professional experience employing developmental, proactive, and/or appreciative advising methods.
5. Demonstrated experience teaching student success techniques and self-advocacy to students.
6. Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with students, faculty and staff.
7. Demonstrated computer literacy; proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Preferred:

1. Master’s degree in counseling, education, or a related discipline.
2. Two or more years of academic advising experience in a university setting.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of and/or experience with Student Support Services and/or TRIO programs.
4. Demonstrated ability with designing, developing, implementing, conducting, and assessing educational programs.
5. Professional experience working with higher education programs specifically with ethnically diverse student populations.
6. Bilingual in Spanish or Hmong.

To Apply:

Applicants must submit the following documents using the online application:

Cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references.

UWO is committed to building a culturally diverse employee workforce and strongly encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

For questions regarding your application and additional options to apply, contact Human Resources at recruitment@uwosh.edu or 920-424-1166.

Application Deadline:

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by March 9, 2021, are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh 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 recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact the Office of Human Resources.