TRIO Student Success Services Advisor

University of Wyoming • Laramie, WY

16h • $35,964 - $41,376 • Onsite

About The Position

Design, deliver, and coordinate services to SSS-eligible UW students (first generation, low-income students and students with disabilities) to facilitate their good academic standing, persistence, and timely degree completion. Provide academic, career/major, financial, and personal support and services through one-on-one, holistic advising to mitigate the barriers to educational achievement commonly found among disadvantaged students and to promote habits and skills leading to student success. This is a 10-month position on a P-220 Calendar Type that is grant-funded and is considered 'at-will' employment. The work calendar for this position starts in late July and ends in late May.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 2 years of comparable experience
• Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP for professional travel is required
• A successful criminal background check necessary for working with minors is required
• Eligible to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree
• Knowledge and understanding of issues affecting college student success and retention
• Proven ability to motivate students to undertake actions and activities that facilitate their academic and personal success
• Instructional experience at the post-secondary level
• Experience working with TRIO-eligible student populations (low-income, first-generation college students, non-traditional students, and students with disabilities)
• Familiarity or experience working with federal educational grants under accountability standards
• Strong attention to detail and capacity to remain organized while completing projects within established deadlines.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver appropriate, individualized advising services and provide group workshops for program participants.
• Independently recruit and serve program participants under federal and Student Educational Opportunity (SEO) guidelines.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with UW colleges, departments, and offices and implement initiatives to further post-secondary success for participants.
• Maintain strict compliance with federal legislation, regulations, and grant guidance as well as UW and SEO policies and procedures.
• Undertake small- and large-scale event planning and implementation.
• Market program services and advertise participant successes to the public.
• Collect, verify, and document extensive participant data and educational outcomes in an accurate and timely manner.
• Use Microsoft Office applications daily to complete tasks and present information.
• Represent Student Success Services (SSS) on UW committees to foster an institutional climate supportive of the success of SSS-eligible students.
• Maintain a working knowledge of federal legislation and regulations governing SSS.
• Assist the SSS Project Director with administrative duties and undertake special projects, as assigned.
• Occasional evening and weekend hours.
• Periodic, in-state travel by car and out-of-state travel by car and plane to professional conferences and trainings.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level