Program Advisor

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Position Title:

Program Advisor

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Pre-College Svcs Advising Spec

Job Duties:

The Upward Bound Program Advisor oversees public relations and general marketing operations of the Upward Bound Program as well as managing new student recruitment.  The Upward Bound Program Advisor is also responsible for helping Upward Bound staff in arranging, organizing, and delivering college preparatory services to program participants. Additionally, The Upward Bound Program Advisor performs various administrative duties to support the overall operations of the Upward Bound Program.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement

• Schedules, secures, and communicates logistics and resources in support of a pre-college program

• Serves as a main point of contact to students and provides information about educational options and academic requirements

• May assist with monitoring of pre-college program budget spending

• Provides support in identifying appropriate fields of study, career options, or programs and refers students to appropriate resources

• Delivers pre-college program content and materials to community members

• Leads the implementation of program policies and procedures through oversight of day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers

• Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships to support the pre-college program

• Researches, develops, and facilitates pre-college program content and materials

Department:

Upward Bound

Compensation:

$43,000-$47,990, based on qualifications and experience

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree plus relevant experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Applications
• Experience in creating forms, documents, newsletters, event flyers and/or brochures.
• Strong technical writing skills and oral presentation skills
• Demonstrated experience with planning events or group activities, promotion, and implementation.
• Effective organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work well both independently and as a member of a team.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be available for evening and weekend work, especially during the six-week summer session.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Education, or related area

• One year’s experience working in similar programs.
• Demonstrated ability to understand the needs of and work effectively with low-income, first-generation students and their families. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of the college and financial aid application processes
• Familiarity with Workday
• Demonstrated experience with planning academic programs and/or college access advising.
• Federal TRiO Program experience.

Terms of Employment:

This is an on-going academic staff position, exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. UW-Stevens Point does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position.

How to Apply:

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 1/20/2026 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. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:

- Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience

- Resume

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply three (3) professional references/one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor. (Preference to supply five (5) professional references/two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors.) Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Contact Information:

For additional information regarding the position, please call or email:

Mary Stromley, Chair, Search and Screen Committee

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 715-346-3833

If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email:

Human Resources

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 715-346-2606

Special Notes:

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com.

Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or [email protected].

The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.