TRIO/Pre-College Services Director

Position Information Working Title:  TRIO/Pre-College Services Director
UW System Title:  Pre-College Services Director (C)
  Essential Job Functions

This position reports to the Vice Chancellor for University Inclusivity & Student Affairs and is responsible for supervising programs, managing staff, and resources, and coordinating the activity of Upward Bound, Upward Bound Math/Science, and related Precollege Programs in the Office of TRiO and Precollege Programs. The Director provides strategic direction, programming leadership, operational oversight, and evaluation for pre-college programming in support of preparing individuals to be successful in their higher education endeavors. Develops and fosters relationships with constituents in support of the program and community partners. The Director is responsible for the development and implementation of programs and services that enhance the college-going rates of low-income, first-generation, and disadvantaged students.

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay campus has proudly hosted U.S. Department of Education Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math and Science programs for over the past 30 years. This position is funded by U.S. Department of Education. The grant is renewed every five years, and was again awarded Spring 2022.

This position includes the following responsibilities:

• Supervise, develop and evaluate staff and oversee the development and implementation of programs and services.
• Manage fiscal operations for Upward Bound, Upward Bound Math/Science, and other related Precollege Programs.
• Maintain annual & longitudinal database of participants by program and by grade level cohort.
• Prepare detailed annual budgets for all programs.
• Prepare and submit annual Federal performance reports for Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math/Science, and prepare and submit precollege data, annual reports, and other required WI DPI reports.
• Compose program proposals and grant applications for funding the programs within the TRiO and Precollege Center.
• Advises institutional or divisional leadership on pre-college program services and student needs.
• Serves as the unit liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups providing pre-college program information.
• Identifies, promotes and maintains internal and external partnerships.
• Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of employees.

Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree at time of application

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Counseling, Business degree-related, Public Administration or related field
• Experience in student staff supervision, student advising, community development, educational programming, and/or student leadership development
• Use of Microsoft Excel for data analytics

The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace.  The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence.

In addition, the successful candidate will have strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills, demonstrated integrity and strong leadership, and the willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The University invites applicants who are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for students and the community by embracing the educational value of diversity, promoting environmental sustainability, encouraging engaged citizenship, and serving as an intellectual, cultural, and economic resource.

Conditions Of Appointment

Position is a full-time Limited appointment. This position may have the option to work on-campus or a hybrid schedule subject to approved telecommuting request. Official transcripts of the highest degree achieved will be required of finalist(s).  A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s).  In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the university does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record. 

All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 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.

Salary

Salary of $70,000.00.

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

BENEFIT DETAILS

The UW System provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees. This includes several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family. Our benefits package also includes dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts. We participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), where employer contributions begin immediately and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service. The UW System also provides supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.

In addition, employees receive several types of paid leave benefits, which are prorated for employees working less than 100%. This includes 9 legal holidays, 36 hours of personal holiday and between 96-130 hours of sick leave annually. Employees earn 13-27 days of vacation each year, depending on years of service and employment type.

For more details, please review the benefit quick guide linked below.

• UW System Employee Benefits Brochure
• Faculty, Academic Staff, and Limited Quick Guide
• Total Compensation Estimator

To Apply

Please go to the full job posting at https://www.uwgb.edu/human-resources/employment/career-opportunities/trio-pre-college-services-director/, and select the applicable application link.

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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 specifically addressing qualifications for the essential job functions
• Resume 
• Names and contact information for three references 

If you have any questions, need accommodations, or submitted your application with missing materials, call or email:

Jennifer Buhr
Phone:  (920) 465-2886
Email: buhrj@uwgb.edu

Application Deadline

To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Sunday, June 12, 2022.

Note: 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. sec. 19.36(7).

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The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse workforce and to maintaining a community which welcomes and values a climate supporting equal opportunity and difference among its members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, genetic information, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status (including disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, other protected veteran, or Armed Forces service medal veteran status), age, or disability.