Upward Bound Math & Science Advisor

Upward Bound Math & Science Advisor

Milwaukee, WI
Full Time
JR10011267

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Position Title:
Upward Bound Math & Science Advisor

Job Category:
Academic
Staff

Employment Type:
Regular

Job Profile:
Pre-College Svcs Advising Spec

Job
Duties:

The TRIO Upward Bound Math & Science (UBMS) Advisor supports the planning, implementation, and delivery of
comprehensive pre-college services designed to prepare eligible high school students with demonstrated interest and potential in science,
technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) for successful entry into and completion of postsecondary education in STEM fields. The
Advisor works collaboratively with the UBMS Program Director and program staff to ensure compliance with U.S. Department of Education TRIO
grant objectives while fostering strong partnerships with target schools, families, STEM faculty, and community stakeholders. This position
provides direct student advising, academic support, STEM exploration, outreach, and program coordination.

Major Duties and
Responsibilities

Outreach, Recruitment & Community Engagement

• Design, coordinate, and facilitate outreach and
  recruitment activities targeting eligible students with interest and aptitude in STEM fields and their families.

• Assist
  with the development of promotional materials, applications, and recruitment strategies in digital and print formats that share the scope
  and purpose of UBMS.

• Conduct informational sessions, workshops, and recruitment events at target schools and community
  sites, particularly in collaboration with math and science staff/faculty.

• Represent the UBMS program at school,
  STEM-related, and community events to promote awareness and participation.

• Identify prospective participants with STEM
  potential and make admission recommendations to the Program Director.

Academic Advising, Counseling & Case Management

• Manage a caseload of 60 UBMS participants.

• Develop and implement individualized education plans aligned with a
  rigorous course progression.

• Provide one-on-one and small group academic advising, mentoring, and counseling with emphasis
  on STEM persistence and academic readiness.

• Monitor academic progress through high school with particular attention to
  academic rigor, transcripts, assessments, dual enrollment, and tutoring participation.

• Support students with college
  admissions, scholarship opportunities, research programs, and financial aid processes.

• Provide referrals to tutoring,
  research opportunities, internships, and STEM enrichment resources as appropriate.

• Track participant persistence in STEM
  pathways and postsecondary outcomes for federal reporting purposes.

Program Implementation, Curriculum & Student Services

• Research, develop, and facilitate workshops focused on career exploration, STEM exploration, college readiness, and study
  skills.

• Coordinate and support tutoring services, advanced math and science enrichment, ACT preparation, laboratory
  exposure, and academic skill-building activities.

• Assist with the planning, coordination, and facilitation of the summer
  program, including STEM coursework and experiential learning components.

• Organize and chaperone college visits, STEM lab
  tours, research site visits, academic enrichment trips, and program excursions.

• Collaborate with target school personnel,
  campus STEM faculty, research departments, and community organizations to deliver high-impact STEM programming.

Program
Administration, Data & Compliance Support

• Assist the Program Director with completion of the Annual Performance Report (APR) and
  other required reports.

• Maintain accurate participant records and data in the Blumen database and other required
  systems.

• Collect, track, and compile data for program evaluation and reporting, including participation, STEM course
  enrollment, and postsecondary admittance outcomes.

• Monitor participant stipends and maintain accurate
  documentation.

• Assist with monitoring program activities to ensure alignment with federal TRIO regulations and the Center
  for Pre-College Programs.

• Support budget tracking and resource coordination as assigned.

Operational Support &
Institutional Engagement

• Assist with supervision of student workers, tutors, and office support staff as assigned.

• Support daily office operations, including front-line communication with students, families, and visitors.

• Participate in the Center for Pre-College Programs departmental, SEMSS divisional, and TRIO UBMS program meetings.

• Maintain program materials, supplies, STEM resources, and communication boards.

• Collaborate with the Center for
  Pre-College Programs and other university departments, particularly STEM colleges and research units.

Perform other duties as
assigned to support the mission of Upward Bound Math & Science, the Center for Pre-College Programs, and the Division of Strategic
Enrollment Management and Student Success.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• May assist with monitoring of pre-college
  program budget spending

• Serves as a main point of contact to students and provides information about educational options
  and academic requirements

• Provides support in identifying appropriate fields of study, career options, or programs and
  refers students to appropriate resources

• Leads the implementation of program policies and procedures through oversight of
  day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers

• Identifies, promotes, and maintains external
  partnerships to support the pre-college program

• Researches, develops, and facilitates pre-college program content and
  materials

• Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement

• Delivers pre-college program content and materials to community members

• Schedules, secures, and communicates
  logistics and resources in support of a pre-college program

Department: Strategic Enrollment Management and Student
Success

The Division of Strategic Enrollment Management & Student Success (SEMSS) is responsible for advancing UWM’s student
enrollment, persistence, and completion goals across the full student lifecycle-from recruitment and admission through financial aid,
advising, retention, career readiness, and degree completion. Guided by a shared set of divisional core values, SEMSS serves as both an operational hub and strategic partner to academic units and
central administration in shaping institutional enrollment and student success outcomes. SEMSS encompasses 11 departments, 160 full-time employees, and 350 student employees.

Compensation: 45,000 –
50,000

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in education, STEM, healthcare, or related fields.

Experience working with low-income, first-generation, underrepresented, and/or educationally disadvantaged student populations.

Experience providing academic advising, counseling, mentoring, or student support services.

Experience designing and
facilitating educational workshops and programming.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Experience with program evaluation, data collection, and reporting
systems.

Experience conducting outreach and recruitment in school and/or community-based settings.

Experience coordinating
pre-college activities, college readiness workshops, STEM programming, and college major and career exploration.

At least two (2)
years of experience working in a high school and/or higher education setting.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in
education, STEM, healthcare, or related fields

How to Apply:

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 the candidates’ application materials
whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

Contact
Information:

For Questions, please contact Luke Messmann at MessmanL@uwm.edu

Reasonable
Accommodations
Pursuant to university policy, UWM provides reasonable accommodations to
qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because
of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in
applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site
will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Confidentiality of Applicant
Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of
applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the
identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference
Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such,
you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any
pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWM
Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus
security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414)
229-4632 for a paper copy.

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.

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