Educational Opportunity Center Coordinator - SEO, Casper, WY

University of Wyoming•Casper, WY

9d•Onsite

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. NOTE: This position is an F-240 Calendar Position . Additionally, t his position is grant funded and considered at-will employment.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
2 years work-related experience focused on supporting educational goals
Valid Driver's License with a motor vehicle record that is compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy found at: http://www.uwyo.edu/auxserv/fleet/official-vehicle-policy/index.html
Background check results that are appropriate for working with minors

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with U.S. Department of Education TRIO programs or similar programs providing college access services to socioeconomically disadvantaged populations.
Experience working with community agencies (e.g., non-profit and/or governmental) that serve disadvantaged populations.
Excellent written, oral, and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of financial aid terminology, the FAFSA filing process, types of federal student loans, and loan rehabilitation.
Knowledge related to overcoming barriers to college access, such as securing scholarships, GED completion, and college admissions and enrollment.
An individual with an educational background similar to the target population is preferred.

Responsibilities

Recruiting the full complement of eligible participants (up to 450 annually).
Providing services to participants to help them meet grant objectives, such as FAFSA completion and entry to college.
Designing and providing frequent age/grade-appropriate individual and group presentations and services.
Work independently under distance supervision to recruit and serve participants by developing and maintaining professional, collaborative, and service-oriented relationships with educational, government, and community agencies.
Independently maintaining a site office under limited, distance supervision, including managing office costs and submitting recruitment and service logs and expense documents on time.
Following EOC federal grant processes and procedures, as well as those of the university and your department.
Maintaining audit-ready participant files, including service and eligibility documentation, and entering service data in the participant database in an accurate and timely manner.
Maintaining a working knowledge of EOC federal legislation and regulations as they pertain to allowable service provision and program costs.
Undertaking online training and traveling to in-person trainings to become familiar with the EOC program and UW and federal policies and procedures.

Benefits

Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes 14.94% of your gross salary, and you contribute 3.68%, totaling 18.62% toward your retirement plan.
Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs .
Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth.
Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.

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