Transition Outreach Specialist - Center for Students with Disabilities - 16152

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ATTENTION:

The Department of Center for Students with Disabilities at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a Transition Outreach Specialist (Associate Student Services Coordinator) .
    
JOB DETAILS:

The Transition Outreach Specialist for Recruitment of Students with Disabilities assists prospective students in navigating the college selection process. This is a 12-month, full-time position that reports to the Director or Associate Director of the Center for Students with Disabilities, and will be responsible for recruiting, admitting and enrolling a talented and diverse student body. This position will establish and maintain relationships with prospective students, parents, and high school counselors, special education case managers, and will work with students to assist with applying to both the university and the Center for Students with Disabilities for their region.  This position is responsible for continuing, developing and implementing targeted outreach efforts to students with disabilities. The individual will present information to prospective students during scheduled daily visit presentations and regional transition fairs, will assist during campus open house events, coordinate an annual conference, and will perform other duties as assigned by the director or designee. Domestic travel is required, especially during the fall and spring recruitment seasons.
    
QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• One-year experience in disability services, admissions, recruitment, higher education, or related field
• Valid driver’s license (or ability to obtain a valid driver’s license)

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong organizational and event planning skills
• Professional experience working with students and/or individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Fluency in Spanish

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong written communication and public speaking skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with Admissions staff on behalf of students with disabilities
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to establish positive relationships with students, staff, and faculty
• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills
• Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds

   
RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Market, recruit and provide customer support to new freshman prospects and applicants through face-to-face interactions, small and large group presentations, educational fairs, telephone and email inquiries, and high school visits. This includes extensive travel primarily in Wisconsin and surrounding regions.
2. Establish working relationships with high school counselors, case managers, school nurses, other community stakeholders, and special services administrators in the assigned regions.
3. Coordinate prospective student programming to further the commitment to students with disabilities at UWW.
4. Create and implement effective communication strategies with school districts, Special Educators, Children’s Hospitals, DVR counselors, 2 year and Technical Colleges
5. Use data and current trends to strategically market to and recruit high school students with disabilities within designated region.
6. Review applications and make collaborative admission decisions.
7. Travel to and recruit students at college fairs, district events and high schools in assigned territories.
8. Assist and monitor student application processing and data entry.
9. Work with the Rock County Campus on events and activities to increase enrollment.
10. Coordinate Opening Horizons Conference for students with disabilities in the spring.
11. Work with the Office of Admission to help coordinate schools to visit campus each fall for targeted population.
12. Field telephone, email inquiries from potential students, school k12 staff, community stakeholders and families, and deliver informational presentations to students who come to campus for a tour.
13. Meet with prospective students and their parents during campus visits.
14. Be familiar with university policies and procedures, especially Admissions, Housing, Financial Aid, and First-Year Experience, to communicate effectively with prospects.
15. Participate in professional organizations, conferences, and workshops when appropriate.
16. Additional duties as prescribed by the Director or designee of CSD.
17. Other duties as assigned.

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. In the fall of 2018, as a result of the University of Wisconsin System’s restructuring of the state’s 13 two-year campuses formerly known as UW Colleges, UW–Rock County began operating as a branch campus of UW–Whitewater under the new name of University of Wisconsin–Whitewater at Rock County. 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. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Main Campus and Rock County Campus are located conveniently near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, and thus offers 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. 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 state. The campuses have more than 200 student organizations and UW-Whitewater is a Division III NCAA university. 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 UPS Operation Policy: TC1, 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.

To learn more about UW-Whitewater's competitive benefits packages go to our: ALEX webpage, which is our interactive benefits decision support tool.
    
SPECIAL NOTES:

UW-Whitewater embraces AAC&U’s LEAP principles (http://www.uww.edu/leap) and emphasizes student, staff and faculty participation in High-Impact Practices (https://www.aacu.org/resources/high-impact-practices). The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (http://www.uww.edu/orsp) provides support for faculty scholarly and creative activities as well as other opportunities to apply for reassigned time and/or other resources to support research activities. UW-Whitewater faculty and staff also have access to technology transfer and research resources provided by WiSys (https://www.wisys.org).

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.
    
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:

Applications received on or before January 5, 2020 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated and 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 not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at 262-472-1024 or hrstudent@uww.edu.

For questions regarding the position, please contact:

Debbie Reuter
Interim Director
reuterd@uww.edu
(262) 472-1632
    
TO  APPLY:

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

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
• Three Professional/Supervisory References with contact information

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