PreCollege Services Specialist

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* Position Title:

** Pre College Services Specialist##
** Job Category:
** Academic Staff##
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* Employment Type:

** Terminal (Fixed Term)##
** Job Profile:
** Pre-College Svcs Advising Spec##
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* Job Duties:

** The Pre College Outreach and Engagement Liaison serves as a key connector between UW Oshkosh, regional schools, community organizations, and families to advance access to higher education for Wisconsin middle and high school students. This position provides direct student advising, coordinates outreach and engagement efforts, and assists with the delivery of DPI-funded Pre College Programs (including SMARTS, YES, Pulse Medical, Titan Advantage Program, and others).

The Liaison plays a critical role in promoting college readiness, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, and supporting recruitment and retention outcomes for participants transitioning to postsecondary education. This position is funded through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) Pre College Scholarship Program Grant, supporting UW Oshkosh’s Pre College outreach and engagement initiatives through June 30, 2027, with continuation dependent on future grant renewals.##

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Job Responsibilities:

** Outreach, Recruitment, and Relationship Management
* Develop and maintain partnerships with K–12 schools, community-based organizations, tribal and faith-based entities, and parents to increase awareness and participation in UW Oshkosh Pre College Programs.
* Coordinate outreach presentations, classroom visits, and participation in statewide precollege fairs and DPI events.
* Serve as a campus liaison for the Wisconsin Educational Opportunity Programs (WEOP), DPI, and other partners supporting student access.
* Collaborate with UW Oshkosh Admissions and Marketing teams to align Pre College outreach with institutional recruitment strategies, ensuring consistent branding and messaging.
* Partner effectively with Academic areas to ensure quality high impact academic/career experiences are includes in the college exposure initiatives.
* Utilize data-driven approaches to identify and prioritize schools with high percentages of students eligible for free/reduced lunch that are also likely to yield to UWO.
* Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships to support the pre-college program
* Provides support in identifying appropriate fields of study, career options, or programs and refers students to appropriate resources

Program Coordination and Student Support
* Assist with the implementation of Pre College initiatives including residential and commuter programs.
* Support the guided application and registration process, ensuring completion of DPI Pre College Scholarship forms and eligibility verification.
* Plan and facilitate workshops on college readiness, financial literacy, and career/academic program exploration.
* Provide individualized advising and mentorship to assigned cohorts of students throughout the academic year.
* Coordinate tutoring and mentoring assignments for college student staff and serve as a mentor/supervisor for 2–4 student assistants.
* Oversee logistics for college tours, residence hall stays, classroom utilization, and field experiences.

Administrative and Institutional Collaboration  
* Collaborate with university departments (Admissions, Academic Colleges, Financial Aid, Residence Life, and Student Affairs) to enhance precollege programming and transition pathways.
* Represent UW Oshkosh at DPI quarterly meetings and UW System Pre College gatherings.
* Contribute to the strategic planning and continuous improvement of Pre College outreach and engagement strategies.
* Perform other duties as assigned to advance the university’s commitment to college access and success.
* Leads the implementation of program policies and procedures through oversight of day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers

Grant Compliance, Reporting, and Evaluation
* Maintain student records and documentation in accordance with…