TRIO Advising and Academic Services Coordinator

UWEAU University of Wisconsin Eau Claire; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

UW-Eau Claire invites applications for a TRIO Advising and Academic Services Coordinator to work with grant participants, develop individualized academic plans, and monitor progress toward graduation. You will provide guidance on course requirements, academic skills, and financial literacy.

You'll assist in recruiting eligible participants, manage data for APR reporting, advise on majors and degree planning, and help promote campus belonging.

Qualifications

• Experience counseling, advising, or providing academic support to students.
• Experience working with students with disabilities in academic settings.

Responsibilities

• Provides information and resources regarding legal rights and responsibilities to populations with disabilities and their support systems
• Consults with clinician professionals to evaluate access needs and allocate resources
• Conducts intake assessments, maintains current data records, and determines eligibility for disability services
• Provides consultative services to staff regarding appropriate services and accommodations
• Assists in the development of programs and initiatives that promote awareness, sensitivity, advocacy, and competence in ensuring access for individuals with disabilities
• Facilitates the interactive process in collaboration with populations with disabilities, students, instructors, and staff to determine reasonable accommodations

Skills

Counseling experience

Disability services experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Position Title: TRIO Advising and Academic Services Coordinator

Job Category: Academic Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Disability Services Advisor

Job Duties

The Advising and Academic Services Coordinator works closely with the TRIO grant project participants to develop and implement individualized academic plans. This staff member monitors students’ academic progress through graduation, provides guidance on course requirements, provides academic skills support and provides information and advice regarding financial literacy. The Advising and Academic Services Coordinator assists the Director in recruiting and selecting participants who meet eligibility requirements and follows data collection requirements for the Annual Performance Report (APR). This position works full-time for 9.5 months (off contract June, July and returns August 15th). Review students’ program application information, financial need, academic need, assist with interviewing project participants, and make recommendations for selection to the grant Director. Conduct individual participant meetings to assess the educational needs of project participants, identify services that promote academic development, prepare individualized academic plans and promote campus sense of belonging. Advise participants individually regarding majors, course selection, degree planning, career development, and university policies, as a supplemental advisor, with consideration of disability-related needs. Track and monitor the academic standing and degree progress of all project participants, coordinating the project’s midterm intervention and other academic support efforts to promote the academic achievement, retention, and graduation of project participants. Design individualized academic support programs for students in negative academic standing. Assist in teaching a General Arts and Sciences course “Foundations for Academic Success.” Design and support programming on course registration, financial literacy, financial aid, completion of FAFSA, applying for scholarships, and other topics. Supervise Mentoring Program with training, matching students, and approving payroll. Organize and implement educational opportunities and/or workshops for project participants that are relevant to grant and campus objectives that foster a sense of campus belonging. Assist the Director in compiling project reports, entering data on Student Access, sending Annual Performance Reports to US Department of Education.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Provides information and resources regarding legal rights and responsibilities to populations with disabilities and their support systems
• Consults with clinician professionals to evaluate access needs and allocate resources
• Conducts intake assessments, maintains current data records, and determines eligibility for disability services
• Provides consultative services to staff regarding appropriate services and accommodations
• Assists in the development of programs and initiatives that promote awareness, sensitivity, advocacy, and competence in ensuring access for individuals with disabilities
• Facilitates the interactive process in collaboration with populations with disabilities, students, instructors, and staff to determine reasonable accommodations

Department

Services for Students with Disabilities & TRIO SSS-D Grant

Required Qualifications

• Experience counseling, advising, or providing academic support services to students with a variety of academic majors.
• Experience working with students with disabilities in an academic setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, counseling, psychology, vocational rehabilitation, or a related academic discipline from a regionally accredited institution.
• Familiarity with federal grants or TRIO programs.

Education

Bachelor's Degree from accredited institution

Special Notes: INSTITUTIONAL OVERVIEW

UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 9,000 students and 1,200 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty‑undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation. To learn more about UWEC, visit https://www.uwec.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/ . The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St.Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Employment will require a background check. Employment will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding past conduct related to sexual violence and sexual harassment. The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §19.36(7). The UW‑Eau Claire Police Department is dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure environment for learning and working. Although crime at the University of Wisconsin‑Eau Claire is limited, the University Police want students, faculty and staff to be aware of crime on campus and the area surrounding the campus. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal law that requires colleges and universities to disclose annual information about campus crime. Visit Campus Security and Fire Report. Also visit our Campus Security Authority (CSA) policy. UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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