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JOB REQUIREMENTS: JOB ID: 21047 JOB DETAILS: The University of Wisconsin-Stout is welcoming applications for a TRIO Student Support Services Advisor position. Official UW JOB TITLE: Retention Specialist AE107 11-month academic staff position, annual contract with short work break during the month of July 50% TRIO Student Support Services Regular Project 50% TRIO Student Support Services Disabled Project This position is funded through two federal grants from the Department of Education. Current funding cycle ends August 31st, 2025. UW-Stout has applied for renewal of both grants for the 2025-2030 cycle. This position is contingent upon successful renewal of grant funding. Reporting to the Director of Student Support Services and Fostering Success, the SSS Advisor assesses and provides retention activities and services to college students who are first generation, students who meet federal low-income criteria, and students with disabilities in individual, group, classroom, and electronic formats. The SSS Advisor manages a caseload of 100 students in identifying obstacles which affect retention, academic progress, and degree completion. The SSS Advisor provides individualized support and resources that align with student academic needs through an enhancement of services to overcome barriers to college success. The SSS Advisor monitor students\' academic progress through Blumen, Access Stout, EAB Navigate, Stellic, and individual student meetings. The SSS Advisor provides resources and training that enhance academic skills, leadership skills, career planning, graduate school exploration and financial aid and literacy education. The SSS Advisor provides comprehensive advising and case management through communication and collaboration with Stout departments, resources, and community providers to create a climate of student success fully and effectively. RESPONSIBILITIES Maintains regular contact with a caseload of 100 TRIO Student Support Services participants Assesses and collaborates on the development of participants\' individual student success plan and regularly monitor progress towards goal completion Develops and implements participant programming for required and permissible services to meet the standardized objectives of the TRIO Student Support Services project This is a full-time annual contract with the month of July off, renewal intended and contingent on grant funding. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Complete applications received by end of day, 7/21/2024 are ensured full consideration. Applications submitted after may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee. To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs Required application materials: 1. Cover letter (* See below) 2. Curriculum vitae or resume 3. Names and contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references *Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement. It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual\'s disability. For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact: Search Chair: Gabriella Bjurquist Email: bjurquistg@uwstout.edu If you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all of the required application materials, please contact: Search Coordinator: Cass (Michael) Arnold Email: arnoldm1292@uwstout.edu ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: QUALIFICATIONS Minimum / Required Minimum bachelor\'s degree required in higher education, social work, education, counseling, educational leadership, or related fields from an accredited college/university Minimum of (2) years of appropriate and relevant professional experience working with a TRIO federal program or similar related program/project Minimum of (2) years of experience advising and assisting Student Support Services eligible students with postsecondary course selection, academic advising, financial aid information and processes, economic literacy, career development/obtainment, and graduate school admissions Professional/Personal experience overcoming barriers similar to project participants Formal training and/or work experience in programming that promotes the annual retention, persistence, academic standing and graduation rates of Student Support Services eligible students Formal training and or work experience in effective student counseling or advising specifically in the areas of guiding Student Support Services eligible students academic and non-academic goal setting and skill acquisition Knowledge of academic advising, career, financial aid, economic literacy activities and related services for Student Support Services eligible students ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.careers.wisconsin.edu