Monthly Pooled - Upward Bound Summer Program 2025 Student Success Navigator

The University of Wyoming is delighted to receive your interest in our vacant position! We strive to connect with qualified and uniquely talented individuals to join our campus community. We would love to hear how your experiences translate to this position the Universitys Mission Vision and Values and encourage you to submit an application today!

JOB TITLE:

Upward Bound Summer Program 2025 Student Success Navigator

JOB PURPOSE:

Provide adequate and appropriate agebased advising and developmental support 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

Dates of summer program (including training) are May 27thJuly 3rd 2025

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reside in the UW residence halls 6 days a week for the duration of the summer program May 27thJuly 3rd 2025

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 participant 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.

Attendacademic and residential staff meetings and participant activitiesand communicate relevant information to staff in each area.

Actively participate in participants academic success including but not limited to periodically attending classes mentoring helping with homework and checking on completion.

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 Social Work or Psychology

Required education licensure certification registration or other requirements:

Valid drivers 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.

Current students please upload a copy of your most recent transcripts or email to

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters degree in Counselor Education Social Work or Psychology

Ability to be oncall 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: cover letter resume or C.V. and contact information for three workrelated references.

HIRING STATEMENT:

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer (UW Reg 41. The University does not discriminate in employment or personnel practices on the basis of race gender religion color national origin disability age protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity genetic information creed ancestry political belief pregnancy or any other protected category or participation in any protected activity. 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 callor email

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