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Pre-College Services Coordinator

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide:

+ Resume

+ Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)

+ A written statement, a maximum of 4 pages in length, responding to the following questions: (Other Document)

+ What is your philosophy to cultivate youth development?

+ What has influenced the trajectory of your personal and professional development?

Inquiries should be addressed to:

Bee Vang

Search Chair

[email protected]

Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before May 16, 2025.

Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 6.95%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits, go to:https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidefasl.pdf

UW-River Falls does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 715-425-4941.

Posting Details

Position Information

UW - System Position Title Pre-College Services Coordinator

Business Title

Major Department Code Continuing Ed Instruction (J571001-Upward Bound)

Appointment Type Academic Staff-Fixed Term Renewable

FLSA Status Exempt

FTE (Percentage of Appointment) 100

Typical Working Schedule

8 am – 5 pm – Monday – Friday. Nights and weekends as needed

Hybrid or On Campus On Campus

Position Summary

Coordinates a pre-college program and plans, facilitates, and evaluates related events for the Upward Bound project, ensuring compliance with expected guidelines. Instructs courses for a pre-college program in support of preparing individuals to be successful in their higher education endeavors. This is a full-time, 12-month, professional academic support position. This position reports to the Project Director of Upward Bound. This position will travel to two Upward Bound offices UW-River Falls and Washington Technology Magnet High School in St. Paul.

During the academic school year, much of the programming is implemented at the high school. In the summer months the Coordinator/Advisor will be on the UW-River Falls campus full-time for the 6-week residential summer program taking on a live in residential coordinator duties. Reappointment is contingent upon satisfactory performance and available funding.

Responsibilities

+ Designs and drafts program specific materials and resources for an educational pre-college program

+ Develops, facilitates, and evaluates educational pre-college program content and materials to include educational, social, cultural, and recreational activities for students

+ Identifies opportunities for pre-college program improvement or new service development

+ Schedule, secure, and communicate logistics and resources in support of educational program events and conferences

+ Coordinate student services at the target high school and on the campus of UW-River Falls.

+ Establish and maintain relationships and correspondence with target high school administration and counseling staff

+ Advising caseload of upperclassmen high school students to meet high school graduation and college enrollment objectives

+ Assists with student recruitment, supplemental advising/coaching students and communicating with parents

+ Maintain academic records and prepare reports

+ Chaperone events and field trips may include overnight travel

+ Hybrid telecommuting work may be available at the discretion of the Program Director.

+ Assists the Project Director in interviewing, selecting, training and evaluating instructors, residential advisors, project specialist, residential coordinators and program assistants

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Required Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in education or equivalent field

+ Prior experience in Upward Bound/Trio program

+ Proven ability to adapt quickly to changing situations

+ Basic computer skills in word processing, databases, spreadsheets and online platforms

+ Excellent written and oral communication skills

+ Proven ability to support and motivate a wide variety of student populations including high school and college students from varying backgrounds to secure admission and competitive scholarships to colleges

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Experience with a residential live-in summer program

+ Public speaking proficiency

+ Knowledge of student development theory and application on adolescent youth

+ Certification in teaching as well as experience in counseling and/or social work

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number AAF01049

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date 06/09/2025

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date 05/02/2025

Closing Date 05/16/2025

Applicant Review Date 05/17/2025

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide:

+ Resume

+ Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)

+ A written statement, a maximum of 4 pages in length, responding to the following questions: (Other Document)

+ What is your philosophy to cultivate youth development?

+ What has influenced the trajectory of your personal and professional development?

Inquiries should be addressed to:

Bee Vang

Search Chair

[email protected]

Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before May 16, 2025.

Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 6.95%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits, go to:https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidefasl.pdf

UW-River Falls does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 715-425-4941.

Legal Notices

EEO Statement

UW-River Falls is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the final candidates may be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

Title IX Notice

As required by Title IX and federal regulations, UW-River Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Questions about the application of Title IX may be referred to UWRF’s Title IX Coordinator at [email protected]; the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights; or both. For more information, please see uwrf.edu/titleIX.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies can be viewed at https://www.uwrf.edu/Police/Annual-Security-Report.cfm or call University Police at 715-425-3133 for a paper copy.

Criminal Background Check and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. Final candidates will be required to provide three professional references with at least one being a prior supervisor. Misconduct checks will be completed and a personnel file review for any University of Wisconsin or State employee within the past seven years prior to hire per UW System Administrative Policy 1275.

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