PEOPLE Milwaukee Precollege Advisor

University of Wisconsin-Madison; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Precollege Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence (PEOPLE) Milwaukee seeks a Milwaukee Precollege Advisor who will advise and facilitate college readiness programming for an assigned caseload and serve as local site administrator for Academic Centers for Enrichment hosted within Milwaukee Public Schools.

This role reports to the Milwaukee Precollege Program Manager.

Responsibilities

• Leads the implementation of program policies and procedures through oversight of day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers
• Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement
• Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, training, managing conduct and performance, and approving hours worked
• Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships to support the pre-college program
• Serves as a main point of contact to students and provides information about educational options and academic requirements
• Schedules, secures, and communicates logistics and resources in support of a pre-college program
• 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
• Researches, develops, and facilitates pre-college program content and materials
• Delivers pre-college program content and materials to community members

Job description

Job Category

Academic Staff

Employment Type

Regular

Job Profile

Pre-College Services Advising Specialist

Job Summary

PEOPLE Precollege Advisor- Milwaukee

The Precollege Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence (PEOPLE) is a premier college readiness and college success program sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The PEOPLE Program is seeking an individual for the role of Milwaukee Precollege Advisor. The Precollege Advisor is responsible for advising and facilitating college readiness programming to an assigned caseload of students through the completion of the precollege program, and post-secondary enrollment. This position is also the local site administrator for Academic Centers for Enrichment hosted within Milwaukee Public Schools and will assist in supporting partnerships between PEOPLE, Milwaukee Public Schools, and the Milwaukee community. This position reports to Milwaukee Precollege Program Manager.

About the Precollege Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence (PEOPLE)

The Precollege Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence (PEOPLE) prepares Wisconsin students to succeed in college with an emphasis on enrollment at UW Madison. Our programming is offered in three distinct units: Madison Precollege, Milwaukee Precollege, and The College Success Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The program recruits students at the precollege level in Madison (8th grade) and Milwaukee School districts (9th grade). During the academic year, our precollege team advises students in Madison and Milwaukee public high schools, creating new pathways to higher education for low-income, and first-generation families. During the summer, our precollege team hosts our high school students in a robust residential program on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, offering students an opportunity to experience college life and build community in their cohorts. Students who are admitted/enrolled at UW–Madison are eligible for a four-year tuition scholarship. Our college team offers one-on-one high-touch advising services, unique programming created specifically for our student population, and other high impact practices to foster student success. PEOPLE provides a support infrastructure dedicated to achieving the goals of college attainment and degree completion. PEOPLE currently serves over 1,100 students (middle school to college) in the state of Wisconsin.

About The Student Engagement And Scholarship Portfolio (SESP)

The Student Engagement and Scholarship Portfolio (SESP) houses four student scholarship programs (PEOPLE Program, Posse Program, Mercile J. Lee, and First Wave/OMAI) with an infrastructure dedicated to support college attainment. Through intentional programming, personalized advising, and scholarship support, the SESP portfolio prioritizes student success, focusing on academic excellence, leadership, community building, and service. SESP prepares students to enact the Wisconsin Idea, growing as ethical and responsible leaders who can thrive in a world that is diverse, global, and interconnected.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Leads the implementation of program policies and procedures through oversight of day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers
• Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement
• Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, training, managing conduct and performance, and approving hours worked
• Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships to support the pre-college program
• Serves as a main point of contact to students and provides information about educational options and academic requirements
• Schedules, secures, and communicates logistics and resources in support of a pre-college program
• 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
• Researches, develops, and facilitates pre-college program content and materials
• Delivers pre-college program content and materials to community members

Department

Division for Teaching and Learning, Precollege Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence (PEOPLE) Milwaukee.

Compensation

• Minimum: $42,481 annual
• This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. Please review the summary of benefits for more information.