Job description

The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities. We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives

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JOB TITLE:
Upward Bound Summer Program Student Success Navigator

JOB PURPOSE:
Provide adequate and appropriate counseling to project participants residing in the residence halls;

Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills;

Demonstrated mediation and conflict resolution skills;

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Availability from June 5th to July 22nd with a break for the 4th of July.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reside in the UW residence halls 7 days a week for the entire 7-week duration of the summer program.
• Assist participants in overcoming obstacles to achieving their academic and/or personal goals while promoting college access and success.
• Create a safe environment for participants and staff to discuss concerns, receive feedback, and deal with issues that may be preventing participant success.
• Discuss consequences of behavior with participants when violations are issued.
• Facilitate participant stress relief and help to ease transition issues as needed.
• Assist with student supervision as requested.
• For more serious issues (e.g., suicide, abuse, drug/alcohol addictions), consult with UB/UBMS professional staff regarding referrals to outside agencies.
• Attend staff meetings and student activities.
•  Actively participate in students’ academic success, including, but not limited to, periodically attending classes, mentoring, helping with homework and checking on completion.
• Conduct weekly check-in with residential staff.

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:
This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Completion of at least one year of graduate study in Counselor Education, Psychology, or Social Work.

DESIRE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to be on-call to respond to and resolve participant issues on evenings and weekends for the duration of the summer program

REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: resume or C.V. and contact information for three work-related references.

• Valid driver's license and ability to pass a UW Motor Vehicle Record check for professional travel is required
• Successful criminal background check necessary for working with minors is required
• Current certification in First Aid and CPR is required and will be provided during the week of training..

HIRING STATEMENT:
UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email

jobapps@uwyo.edu

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ABOUT LARAMIE:
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit

http://visitlaramie.org/

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