TRIO Student Success Services Advisor

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Thank you for your interest in joining the University of Wyoming. Our community thrives on the contributions of talented and driven individuals who share in our mission, vision, and values. If your expertise and experience align with the goals of our institution, we would be thrilled to hear from you. We encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our vibrant campus community today!

Why Choose Us?

At the University of Wyoming, we value our employees and invest in their success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Benefits include:

Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes 14.94% of your gross salary, and you contribute 3.68%, totaling 18.62% toward your retirement plan.
Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs.
Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth.
Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.

JOB PURPOSE: Design, deliver, and coordinate services to SSS-eligible UW students (first generation, low-income students and students with disabilities) to facilitate their good academic standing, persistence, and timely degree completion. Provide academic, career/major, financial, and personal support and services through one-on-one, holistic advising to mitigate the barriers to educational achievement commonly found among disadvantaged students and to promote habits and skills leading to student success.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a 10-month position on a P-220 Calendar Type that is grant-funded and is considered 'at-will' employment. The work calendar for this position starts in late July and ends in late May. We have two open positions that we will be hiring for.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design and deliver appropriate, individualized advising services and provide group workshops for program participants.
Independently recruit and serve program participants under federal and Student Educational Opportunity (SEO) guidelines.
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with UW colleges, departments, and offices and implement initiatives to further post-secondary success for participants.
Maintain strict compliance with federal legislation, regulations, and grant guidance as well as UW and SEO policies and procedures.
Undertake small- and large-scale event planning and implementation.
Market program services and advertise participant successes to the public.
Collect, verify, and document extensive participant data and educational outcomes in an accurate and timely manner.
Use Microsoft Office applications daily to complete tasks and present information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field

Experience: 2 years of comparable experience

Required: Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP for professional travel is required. A successful criminal background check necessary for working with minors is required.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's Degree
Knowledge and understanding of issues affecting college student success and retention
Proven ability to motivate students to undertake actions and activities that facilitate their academic and personal success
Instructional experience at the post-secondary level
Experience working with TRIO-eligible student populations
Familiarity or experience working with federal educational grants under accountability standards
Strong attention to detail and capacity to remain organized while completing projects within established deadlines.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS: Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application: 1. Cover letter 2. Resume or C.V. that specifically addresses the duties and qualifications for the position 3. Contact information for four work-related references 4. A one-page statement that addresses specific questions.

This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 07/17/2026 will receive full consideration.

WORK LOCATION: On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level.

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