STEM Pre-College Advisor & Outreach Lead

UWMIL University of Wisconsin Milwaukee; North Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is seeking an Upward Bound Math & Science Advisor to plan, implement, and deliver pre-college services that prepare eligible high school students for STEM paths. You will collaborate with the UBMS Program Director to align activities with TRIO grant objectives and engage schools, families, and partners.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, experience with underserved students, and skills in advising and workshop facilitation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, counseling, higher education administration, healthcare, STEM, or related fields.
• Experience working with low-income, first-generation, underrepresented, and/or educationally disadvantaged student populations.
• Experience providing academic advising, counseling, mentoring, or student support services.

Responsibilities

• Design, coordinate, and facilitate outreach and recruitment activities targeting eligible students and their families.
• Provide one-on-one and small group academic advising, mentoring, and counseling with emphasis on persistence and academic readiness.
• Develop and implement individualized education plans aligned with a rigorous course progression.
• Monitor academic progress, transcripts, assessments, and tutoring participation.
• Support students with college admissions, scholarships, internships and financial aid processes.
• Assist with planning, coordination, and facilitation of the summer program, including STEM coursework and experiential learning components.
• Maintain accurate participant records and data in required systems.

Skills

Experience with underserved students

Academic advising

Mentoring

Workshop facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, social work, counseling, higher education administration, healthcare, STEM, or related fields.

Job description

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is seeking an Upward Bound Math & Science Advisor to plan, implement, and deliver pre-college services that prepare eligible high school students for STEM paths. You will collaborate with the UBMS Program Director to align activities with TRIO grant objectives and engage schools, families, and partners.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, experience with underserved students, and skills in advising and workshop facilitation.