Recruitment and Retention Programs Advisor - College of Education & Professional Studies - 14689

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ATTENTION:

The College of Education and Professional Studies seeks a Student Services Coordinator (COEPS Recruitment and Retention Programs Advisor).

JOB DETAILS:

This is a twelve-month position that reports to the Advising Coordinator of the College of Education and Professional Studies (COEPS). Two key purposes of this position are to:

50% Develop and conduct high impact retention programming, which includes advising for undergraduate and graduate students in the College.

50% Develop and conduct recruitment programming for pre-service teachers from underrepresented backgrounds, those majoring in disciplines experiencing teacher shortages in the state, non-traditionally aged students, first generation students, males in early childhood education and those in STEM education. This work is done in collaboration with the Diversity Coordinator.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree required at time of hire
• Experience in academic advising required
• Experience working with diverse populations and a commitment to work with non-traditional students

Desired Qualifications:

• Degree in an education-related field
• Experience advising in a higher education setting
• Experience in teacher education advising
• Experience with recruitment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.
• Adaptability and flexibility to handle various situations and think strategically in response to issues.
• Ability to learn or understand the nuances of teacher education programs.
• 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.
• Commitment to student-centered advising team approach
• Excellent attention to detail

RESPONSIBILITIES:

COLLEGE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION

1. Conduct professional development on retention and recruitment for faculty and staff
2. Develop, coordinate, administer, maintain, and assess high impact retention programming for undergraduate and graduate students in the COEPS
3. Advise the College administration in areas related to recruitment and retention
4. Provide high quality advising to students in undergraduate programs and graduate students
5. Assist in the development of COEPS relationships with PreK-12 schools
6. Maintain and develop mutually beneficial relationships with program and departments outside of the COEPS to assist in supporting students (i.e., Admissions, Advising and Exploration Center, Multicultural Affairs and Student Success, Pathways, Student Affairs, etc.)
7. Assist the Diversity Coordinator in the development and facilitation of the “I Want to Be a Teacher” camp

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Prepare and maintain retention program budgets and expenditures
2. Grant seeking, oversight, and reporting for the Office of Recruitment and Retention
3. Conduct evaluation and assessment of recruitment and retention programs including annual reports
4. Represent the COEPS at various campus and off campus functions at state, regional, national, and international meetings related to recruitment and retention as assigned by the Dean
5. Make presentations to prospective students, enrolled students, faculty and staff regarding College programs.
6. Represent the COEPS at SOAR and Warhawk Premiere and other internal and external committees as appropriate
7. Coordinate student service learning opportunities such as America Reads, university student visits to local schools, etc.
8. In coordination with the COEPS Diversity Coordinator, develop programming with COEPS Learning Community Coordinators
9. Coordinate special projects as assigned

COORDINATE ALL FUNCTIONS OF THE FUTURE TEACHER PROGRAM (FTP) AND THE MINORITY TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAM (MTP)

1. Assessment, development, and program evaluation
2. Creation, coordination, and evaluation of high impact programming
3. Maintain appropriate records and data, prepare reports, and make presentations as required
4. Coordinate the FTP Summer Institute
5. Coordinate the FTP Peer and Faculty Mentoring Programs
6. Plan and direct FTP monthly meetings
7. Coordinate all FTP student events and activities
8. Coordinate all MTP student events, activities, and meetings
9. Coordinate the MTP Peer and Faculty Mentoring Programs
10. Monitor student progress, determine areas where additional support is indicated, and refer students to appropriate resources
11. Other duties as assigned by either the Advising Coordinator, Dean or Associate Dean of the COEPS.

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:

The College of Education and Professional Studies is one of four colleges at UW-Whitewater. The College faculty numbers over 100 and serves 2,200 undergraduate and 450 graduate students. The College is committed to the development of professionals who are lifelong learners, creators of knowledge, and leaders of character and integrity. Responding to the changing needs within our global society, our programs prepare professionals to actively engage in an open democratic society inclusive of diverse populations. As a premier center for global learning, the College's focus on academic excellence provides our students with the requisites to be leaders dedicated to change in their communities. For more information please see our website: http://www.uww.edu/coeps

CAMPUS INFORMATION:

UW-Whitewater (http://www.uww.edu) is the largest regional comprehensive university within the UW System and enjoys a reputation as a high quality residential campus located near the scenic Kettle Moraine State Forest in southeastern Wisconsin. UW-Whitewater is situated on 400 acres of land and has an annual budget of more than $219 million. UW-Whitewater is located in the community of Whitewater, which has 14,622 residents and is within convenient driving distance to the metropolitan areas of Madison, Milwaukee and Chicago. The university enrolls more than 12,000 students in more than 50 majors housed within four academic colleges. UW-Whitewater also offers 16 master’s degrees and a Doctorate in Business Administration. The university’s strategic plan can be found at: www.uww.edu/strategic-plan. It 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. UW-Whitewater is a Division III NCAA university and member of WIAC (http://wiacsports.com). The campus has over 200 student organizations and is a vital economic engine for southeastern Wisconsin.

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 26-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).

UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.

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).

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:

Applications received by October 4, 2018 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. 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 262-472-1072 or hrstudent@uww.edu.

For questions regarding the position please contact:

Brenda Stevens
Associate and Assistant Deans Assistant
262-472-7585
stevensb@uww.edu

TO APPLY:

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

• Resume
• Cover letter stating qualifications
• 3 professional references with contact information including phone and email

This Job ID is 14689.

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