TRIO Advising and Academic Services Coordinator
About the role
UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 9,000 students and 1,200 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation. To learn more about UWEC, visit https://www.uwec.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/. The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities. The position is within the Department of Services for Students with Disabilities & TRIO SSS-D Grant.
Responsibilities
- Review students’ program application information, financial need, academic need, assist with interviewing project participants, and make recommendations for selection to the grant Director.
- Conduct individual participant meetings to assess the educational needs of project participants, identify services that promote academic development, prepare individualized academic plans and promote campus sense of belonging.
- Advise participants