Upward Bound Math & Science Advisor

## Upward Bound Math & Science Advisor Apply:
Onsite:
Milwaukee, WI:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
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* Position Title:

** Upward Bound Math & Science Advisor##
** Job Category:
** Academic Staff##
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* Employment Type:

** Regular##
** Job Profile:
** Pre-College Services Advising Specialist##
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* Job Duties:

** The TRIO Upward Bound Math & Science (UBMS) Advisor supports the planning, implementation, and delivery of comprehensive pre-college services designed to prepare eligible high school students with demonstrated interest and potential in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) for successful entry into and completion of postsecondary education. The Advisor works collaboratively with the UBMS Program Director and program staff to ensure compliance with U.S. Department of Education TRIO grant objectives while fostering strong partnerships with target schools, families, and community stakeholders.

This position provides direct student advising, academic support, outreach, recruitment, and program coordination.  
** Major Duties and Responsibilities
** Outreach, Recruitment & Community Engagemento Design, coordinate, and facilitate outreach and recruitment activities targeting eligible students and their families.o Assist with the development of promotional materials, applications, and recruitment strategies in digital and print formats that share the scope and purpose of UBMS.o Conduct informational sessions, workshops, and recruitment events at target schools and community sites.o Represent the UBMS program at target schools and community events to promote awareness and participation.o

Identify prospective participants with STEM potential and make admission recommendations to the Program Director.  Academic Advising, Counseling & Case Managemento Manage a caseload of 60 UBMS participants.o Develop and implement individualized education plans aligned with a rigorous course progression.o Provide one-on-one and small group academic advising, mentoring, and counseling with emphasis on persistence and academic readiness.o Monitor academic progress through high school with particular attention to academic rigor, transcripts, assessments, dual enrollment, and tutoring participation.o

Support students with college admissions, scholarship opportunities, internships and apprentice programs, and financial aid processes.o Provide referrals to tutoring, research opportunities, internships, and STEM enrichment resources as appropriate.o Track participant persistence in career pathways and postsecondary outcomes for federal reporting purposes.  Program Implementation, Curriculum & Student Serviceso Research, develop, and facilitate workshops focused on career exploration, STEM exploration, college readiness, and study skills.o

Coordinate and support tutoring services, advanced math and science enrichment, ACT preparation, laboratory exposure, and academic skill-building activities.o Assist with the planning, coordination, and facilitation of the summer program, including STEM coursework and experiential learning components.o Organize and chaperone college visits, STEM lab tours, academic enrichment trips, and program excursions.o Collaborate with target school personnel, campus STEM faculty, and community organizations to deliver high-impact programming.  

Program Administration, Data & Compliance Supporto Assist the Program Director with completion of the Annual Performance Report (APR) and other required reports.o Maintain accurate participant records and data in the Blumen database and other required systems.o Collect, track, and compile data for program evaluation and reporting, including participation, STEM course enrollment, and postsecondary admittance outcomes.o Monitor participant stipends and maintain accurate documentation.o

Assist with monitoring program activities to ensure alignment with federal TRIO regulations and the Center for Pre-College Programs.o Support budget tracking and resource coordination as assigned.  Operational Support & Institutional Engagemento Assist with supervision of student workers, tutors, and office support staff as assigned.o Support daily office operations, including front-line communication with students, families, and visitors.o Participate in the Center for Pre-College Programs departmental, SEMSS divisional, and…