text: Job Details | Academic Coordinator at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
  Location: Whitewater, WI 53190 Document ID: AD005-4HIR Posted on: 2019-01-0901/09/2019 Job Type: Regular
  Minimum Education: Bachelors2019-02-08
  The Student Diversity, Engagement and Success department at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks an Academic Coordinator for the Upward Bound program.
  This is a twelve-month position that reports to the Project Director of Upward Bound. Two key purposes of this position are to:
  50% Develop and conduct high impact college preparatory programming, including academic and career advising to students in grades 9-12, as well as workshops through schools visits and campus activities.
  Degree in Education, Counseling, Communications, Project Management, or other related field
  Technology skills related to social media, data management, and communicatios
  Provide high quality academic and career advising to program participants in target schools throughout the academic year
  Develop collaborative relationships with K-12 teachers, counselors and administrators
  Recruit students for participation in Upward Bound activities
  Coordinate tutorial services for participants within their schools
  Assist with college applications, the FAFSA, and other college enrollment materials
  Maintain advising records within program data systems
  Monitor student achievement for student success and program goal attainment
  Understand and promote the dual enrollment process for program participants
  Develop and coordinate innovative workshops (Saturday Colleges and in-school)
  Provide programming in: academic skills development, career exploration, leadership skills, financial literacy, test preparation, and other PSE success topics
  Teach students to advocate for themselves as they prepare for, and enter, PSE
  Engage families in the educational process
  Coordinate reservations, transportation, meals, and invitations for events
  Attend and supervise Team Leaders (student employee support) at Saturday College events
  Coordinate and manage all aspects of the summer enrichment program
  Coordinate recruitment and application process for camp participants
  Recruit, hire, train, and supervise camp staff and instructors
  Schedule camp activities, including classes, workshops, recreation, and cultural activities
  Oversee purchasing for summer programming including transportation, classroom supplies, and activities
  Work closely with Continuing Education to prepare for summer logistics
  Plan and chaperone regional college tour
  Make presentations to prospective students, enrolled students, families, K-12 staff, PSE faculty/staff regarding Upward Bound and related topics
  Represent Upward Bound at various campus and off campus functions at state, regional, and national, meetings as assigned by the Director
  Prepare budget requests for programming
  Assist with grant writing process
  Conduct evaluation and assessment of programs, including collecting providing data for annual reports
  Participate in professional develop opportunities
  The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 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.
  Applications received by February 7, 2019 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.