Universities of Wisconsin-posted about 24 hours ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Hybrid • Green Bay, WI
5,001-10,000 employees

These positions report to the Upward Bound Programs Director within the Division of Student Access & Success. UW Green Bay's Upward Bound programs serve high school students to enhance academic success, college readiness and completion. The program provides opportunities for participants to learn skills to help them succeed in their precollege performance and pursue higher education. Upward Bound serves students from low-income families and those who would be the first in their family to earn a bachelor's degree (first-gen.) We are searching for one Upward Bound Coordinator & Student Advisor and one Upward Bound Math and Science Coordinator & Student Advisor. These positions work closely with high school students in target secondary schools within Green Bay Area Public Schools to provide ongoing guidance, support and resources in order to increase completion of secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of higher education. These positions will also work closely with the Upward Bound Programs Director to facilitate student involvement and create detailed reports and monitor budget activities. Performs program activities including student recruitment, direct student service, development and facilitation of programs and partners with school district staff to engage with students. These positions call for highly organized, flexible and self-directed individuals with excellent communication skills. Assists with planning and delivering of pre-college program activities, strengthens partnerships, ensures adherence to policies, and assists with program administration to establish effective relationships between the university, partners and communities.

  • Delivers pre-college program content and materials to community members
  • Researches, develops, and facilitates pre-college program content and materials
  • Provides support in identifying appropriate fields of study, career options, or programs and refers students to appropriate resources
  • May assist with monitoring of pre-college program budget spending
  • Schedules, secures, and communicates logistics and resources in support of a pre-college program
  • Serves as a main point of contact to students and provides information about educational options and academic requirements
  • 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
  • Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Demonstrated experience in supporting efforts to create a diverse and inclusive community
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail in all aspects of the job
  • Demonstrated computer proficiency with the ability to use databases, spreadsheets and software applications
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Two years' experience in K-12 school(s), higher education or other educational organizations working with low-income, first generational, English language learners, or new immigrant populations
  • Experience with grant or federally funded educational programs
  • Experience working with high school students
  • Experience in event planning
  • Bilingual, preferably in Spanish, Hmong, Somali or Oneida
  • The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees.
  • For benefits eligible positions, this includes several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family.
  • Our benefits package also includes dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
  • We participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), where employer contributions begin immediately, and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service.
  • The Universities of Wisconsin also provides supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.
  • In addition, eligible employees receive several types of paid leave benefits, which are prorated for employees working less than 100%.
  • This includes 9 legal holidays, 36 hours of personal holiday and between 96-130 hours of sick leave annually and paid parental leave.
  • Eligible employees earn 13-27 days of vacation each year, depending on years of service and employment type.
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