Upward Bound Advisor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Recruitment, Outreach & Partnerships

• Conduct outreach and recruitment activities targeting eligible veterans interested inpostsecondaryeducation.

• Build andmaintainpartnerships with community organizations, educational institutions, and veteran-serving agencies.

• Present informational workshops and program orientations to prospective participants and stakeholders.

• Assistwith enrollment processes and participant eligibility documentation.

AcademicPlanning, Case Management & Student Support

• Manage a caseload of VUB participants, providing educational planning.

• Assistparticipants in identifyingappropriate academicprograms, technical training, or degree pathways aligned with career goals.

• Support participants withnavigatingfederal andstatemilitary education benefits,college admissions processes, and scholarship searches.

• Conduct needs assessments andprovidereferrals to community and campus resources.

• Monitor participant progress andmaintaintimelydocumentation of services and outcomes.

Program Implementation, Instruction & Enrichment

• Develop andfacilitateworkshops focused on college readiness, financial literacy, career exploration, and academic skill development.

• Coordinate and assess academic and enrichment activities.

• Support tutoring and basic skills instruction initiatives.

• Assistwith planning and implementing academic events and program activities.

Data Management, Documentation & Reporting

• Maintainaccurateand confidential participant records in compliance with U.S. Department of Education TRIO regulations.

• Collect and compile required documentation, including applications, surveys, transcripts, and enrollment data.

• Assistwith preparation of reports and documentation related to program outcomes and best practices.

• Track participant progress toward enrollment and postsecondary persistence goals.

Operational Support & Collaboration

• Participate in departmental, divisional, and staff meetings.

• Collaborate with VUB staff to ensure alignment with grantobjectivesand performance measures.

• Negotiate in-kindcontributions from partners, as appropriate, to support program goals.

• Travel independently and using one's own means of transportation to meet external stakeholders, including off-campus visits, overnight travel, and occasional conference attendance.

Perform otherduties as assigned to support the mission ofVeteransUpward Bound, the Center for Pre-College Programs, and the Division of Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Success.

Department: TRIO Veterans Upward Bound

Compensation: $45,000- $50,000 (Final salary offer will be determined based on qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's degree in education, social work, counseling, higher education administration, or related field.

• Professional experience in program coordination, case management, advising, or education.

• Experience working with veterans, low-income, first-generation adults or educationally disadvantaged populations in an educational or support services setting.

• Knowledge of or experience working with U.S. Department of Education TRIO programs.

• Experience developing or implementing programs that advance the success of historically underrepresented students, particularly veterans.

• Experience managing student caseload databases and maintaining detailed records.

• Experience assisting students with federal and state military education benefits.

Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide:

1. Cover letter

2. Resume/CV that addresses your professional level work experience as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications.

Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.

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.

Deshanna Taylor

Hr Coordinator

taylor58@uwm.edu

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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.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.