Educational Opportunity Center Coordinator - SEO, Casper, WY

UW Candidate Experience • Casper, WY

174d

About The Position

The University of Wyoming Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC) staff work with adults and high school seniors who wish to enter or reenter college and who need assistance with 1. completing a high school equivalency certificate, 2. choosing colleges and degree programs, 3. applying to college, 4. applying for financial aid with a focus on completing the FAFSA, and 5. developing other skills related to success in college. You will recruit up to 450 EOC program participants in your service area (most must be limited-income or potential first generation college students) by building and maintaining professional, positive relationships with schools, colleges, and local service agencies and you’ll provide individual and group services targeted toward helping participants overcome individual barriers to pursuing enrollment in college and establishing financial aid. This position requires a significant amount of independence and good judgment in daily scheduling and decision-making in order to recruit and serve the required number of program participants annually. This position requires you to travel throughout your service area using a safe, reliable, insured personal vehicle to recruit and provide EOC services to participants and requires the ability to successfully partner with other agencies and organizations that provide services to economically disadvantaged individuals. (You’ll be reimbursed for mileage at the federal rate for your work-related travel.) The university invites all applicants to consider our employment opportunities. We are especially interested in candidates who have experience working with disadvantaged populations or initiatives that serve similar populations. Some evening and weekend hours are required. Frequent travel by personal vehicle, in all seasons, is required. Occasional overnight stays and air travel are required.