Associate Director for the Office of Pre-College Programs – 19042

ATTENTION:

The Office of Pre-College Programs, in the Department of Student Diversity, Engagement and Success at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks an Associate Director for the Office of Pre-College Programs (Pre-College Services Associate Director (B), OE025).

Academic Staff positions are provided fixed-term appointments with annual renewals unless otherwise noted. Reappointments for subsequent terms is dependent upon performance, University funding and external forces.

JOB DETAILS:

The Associate Director for the Office of Pre-College Programs supports program supervision, programming, and reporting.  This position will work with staff to understand student needs, coordinate delivery of services to meet these needs, and provide ongoing support as needed to meet program goals.  The person in this position will hold a key role in data management and reporting, developing and maintaining collaborations with campus and community partners, as well as developing curriculum for both academic year and summer programming.  The person in this position is able to maintain a sense of humor, demonstrate high levels of creativity and trust, and show dedication to student success for all Pre-College participants.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

·     Master’s degree in Counseling, Education, Student Personnel, Psychology, Sociology, or related fields

·     Minimum of 1 year full-time professional experience in the area of student support programming and administration

·     Documented experience in:

·         Staff supervision

·         Project coordination

·         Database management

·         Budget development

·     Demonstrated ability to work with low-income, academically disadvantaged and potential first-generation college students by applying student developmental theory

Highly Desired Qualifications:

·     A background similar to that of the project participants

·     Five years full time administrative experience in a higher education setting or three years full time of increasingly responsible experience with TRIO programs and/or Federal/State grant programs, or student services work at the college level

·     Experience in federal reporting and policy development

·     Experience in programs involving education and/or counseling of youth

·     Experience with implementation of Youth Protection Policies

·     Knowledge and experience with TRIO Programs

·     Knowledge of Uniform Guidance and US Department of Education policies

·     Ability to write academic camp curriculum

·     Demonstrated capability to supervise project personnel

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·     Ability to work occasional nights/weekends and extended summer hours

·     Ability to occasionally travel to target schools in Milwaukee and Racine

·     Strong background in collecting, analyzing, and reporting on data to varying audience

·     Good organizational skills with a high degree initiative to learn new things, adaptability, and ability to work both collaboratively and independently to achieve goals

·     Experience providing guidance to staff in order to achieve organizational goals

·     Experience leading workshops, programs, or units within an organization

·     Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·     Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds

·     Valid driver’s license

·     Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

A. Supervision

1.    Supervise and evaluate FTE, Graduate Coordinators, undergraduate student staff, and summer instructors.

2.    Provide training and oversight for academic advising processes including educational opportunities and financial aid policies.

B. Program Development and Facilitation

1.    Work closely with Pre-College Director to meet program goals and outcomes.

2.    Support, supervise, facilitate, and attend Saturday College programming and Summer Academic Camps.

3.    Coordinate, attend, and facilitate Pre-College student and staff development workshops.

4.    Oversees the development and implementation of strategies for program publicity, determination of participant eligibility, methods of recruitment, documentation, and follow-up services.

C. Outreach

1.    Oversee academic year advising process including training of advisors and recruiting for program.

2.    Maintain relationships with K-12 teachers and guidance counselors at target schools.

3.    Collaborate with other departments on campus to maintain educational and administrative supports for program students.

4.    Serve as point person for campus visits supported by Pre-College Programs.

5.    Coordinate school fair visitations.

6.    Represents the college as a speaker/presenter in high schools, service clubs, community events, and other activities of a similar nature. 

D. Data Management and Reporting

1.    Maintain database for federal, state, and campus reporting.

2.    Compilation, analysis, and submission of federal, state, and campus reporting.

3.    As a member of a team, evaluate applicants to the program and support tracking process.

E. Curriculum Development

1.    Develop innovative curriculum for Upward Bound academic year advising sessions.

2.    Develop and coordinate summer academic camp curriculum through creative lesson plans.

F. Other

1.    Assist Director with grant development.

2.    Area technology coordinator related to hardware, webpage development, networking sites, etc.

3.    Participate in professional development related to program services.

4.    This position is considered a position of trust as an Authorized Adult and is a Mandatory Reporter.

5.    Assume other duties as assigned by Director of the Office of Pre-College Programs.

CAMPUS INFORMATION:

Founded in 1868, UW–Whitewater is one of eleven comprehensive universities in a public higher education system that also includes two doctoral institutions and a statewide Extension. UW-Whitewater’s main campus is located in Whitewater, with a branch campus in Rock County, in the city of Janesville. Together, these campuses form a preeminent academic institution driven by the pursuit of knowledge, powered by a spirit of innovation, and focused on transforming lives. UW-Whitewater’s campuses are located conveniently near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, and thus offer the advantage of beautiful small-town environments with easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas.

The Warhawk family — led by caring faculty and staff — is devoted to student success within a broad range of academic programs offered at the associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral levels. These include both on-campus and online programs, and span the disciplines, from the theoretical to the applied, and encompass study in the arts, business, education, humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, technology, and professional and interdisciplinary programs.

UW-Whitewater has a special mission within the UW System to serve students with disabilities and, as such, embraces the principles of universal design and is one of the most accessible campuses in the nation. The campuses have more than 200 student organizations and UW-Whitewater’s intercollegiate athletic teams compete at the NCAA Division-III level. UW-Whitewater is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse campus environment, building a diverse faculty and staff with expertise and interest in serving students with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities and other distinct characteristics in respectful, sensitive and understanding ways. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans.

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus University of Wisconsin System (https://www.wisconsin.edu ).

Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).

Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and UW System Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see http://www.uww.edu/asfr . If you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within a range of $45,750 – $55,750.

UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System’s comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure .

CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:

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. UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer, therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization. 

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:

Applications received by January 2, 2023 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at (262) 472-1072 or [email protected] .

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Cheri Steck

262-472-1126

[email protected]

 or

 Sam Fett

262-472-4985

[email protected]

TO APPLY:

Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:

• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
• Resume/CV
• Name and contact information for three professional/supervisory references

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