University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Division of Academic Affairs
TRIO & Pre-College Programs
Mini Course Program
Position Vacancy Announcement
Associate/No-Prefix Advisor
#6684.100
TRIO & Pre-College Programs is seeking applications from individuals interested in a probationary, non-teaching, academic staff position as associate/no-prefix advisor. This position will be responsible for providing assistance with the development and implementation of academic support programs and services for elementary, middle and high school students in the Mini Course Program including academic advising, recruitment, community outreach, and scheduling of campus tours. The person must possess a valid driver’s license, and be able to work some evenings and weekends.
Minimum Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree at the time of hire
· Minimum of 1 year experience working with low-income and educationally disadvantaged population to qualify for associate advisor level consideration
· Minimum of 2 years of experience working with low-income and educationally disadvantaged population to qualify for no-prefix level consideration
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, liberal arts, counseling, or social science.
- Ability to relate to individuals from various backgrounds.
- Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented populations and educationally disadvantaged pupils.
- Experience in overcoming obstacles similar to those encountered by the target population.
- Pre-College, post-secondary education work experience.
· Experience executing academic advising type activities/workshops.
Type of Appointment and Salary:
This is a probationary, non-teaching, academic staff appointment, including some evening and weekend hours. Salary ranges from $30,853 to $44,197 depending on the level of educational training and/or years of professional advising experience and/or counseling work experience within the UWM academic staff salary structure and includes a comprehensive benefits package covered under the Wisconsin Retirement System.
Applicants must submit electronically, to www.jobs.uwm.edu, a cover letter, resume, and the names, titles, and phone numbers of three professional references by the application deadline date of 3/22/2010.
Contact Information:
Interested individuals are welcome to contact, Patricia Goeman at (414) 229-6236 or plg@uwm.edu, regarding any questions and/or concerns regarding this position vacancy.
UWM is an AA/EEO Employer.
All finalists for this position will require a criminal records review consistent with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act.
For the UWM Campus Security Report, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/ or contact the Office of Student Life, Mellencamp Hall 118, at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.
