Project Achieve Specialist

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
Project Achieve Specialist

Department
Student Affairs

Essential Functions

Enhance the academic development of program participants by providing individual and group instruction and mentoring. Conduct small group and individual instructional sessions to help program participants’ master skills necessary to successfully complete university course requirements. Conduct needs assessments as appropriate. Provide academic and course advising. Assist program participants in preparation for placement exams. Consult with faculty and program staff regarding progress of participants. Maintain a database appropriate for collecting and analyzing student data for staff, departmental, institutional and federal reporting. Serve on assigned university committees and other related projects as appointed by the Director.

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday; 8 - 5 (occasional evenings and weekends)

Additional Duties

• Meet with students for academic advising, consultation, conducting individual and group instructional sessions to prepare students for participation in course work.
• Provide instruction/tutoring related to English and Writing.
• Scholarship Goal Setting – Work with assigned students to set academic goals and apply for the William and Ruth Scott Scholarship.
• Teach a section of English Composition.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree;
• Three years experience working with TriO, College Readiness, Student Counseling, College Advising, College Bound, Student Affairs and/or Mentoring Programs;
• Flexibility, strong communication, organizational, and collaborative skills, as well as a positive attitude, are key to being successful within this student-centered and team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.

Salary
$42,000 - $45,000/year

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
2022-00462

Open Date

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Initial screening for minimum qualifications will begin immediately. Detailed review of applications for candidacy will begin on or after 12/09/2022. To ensure full consideration, please apply by the review date.

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, relation, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. UNO is an AA/ EEO / ADA institution. For questions, accommodations, or assistance, please call/contact the ADA Coordinator at 402.554.2463.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * What is the highest level of education attained?
   • GED
   • High School Diploma
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree
   • Masters Degree
   • PHD
2. * Do you have at least three years experience working with TriO, College Readiness, Student Counseling, College Advising, College Bound, Student Affairs and/or Mentoring Programs?
   • Yes
   • No

Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents