University of Wyoming Looking for SEO Project Coordinator – Student Educational Opportunity (232450) Full Time

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.

This position is located at the University of Wyoming’s Gillette, WY location.

JOB TITLE:

SEO Project Coordinator

JOB PURPOSE: 

The University of Wyoming Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC) staff work with high school seniors and adults who would like to enter or reenter college and who need assistance with 1. Completing a high school equivalency certificate, 2. Choosing colleges and degree programs, 3. Applying to college, 4. Applying for financial aid with a focus on completing the FAFSA, and 5. Developing other skills related to success in college. 

You will recruit up to 400 EOC program participants in your service area (most must be limited-income or potential first generation college students) through building and maintaining professional, positive relationships with schools and local service agencies and you’ll provide individual and group services targeted to participants’ needs related to pursuing enrollment in college. This position requires a significant amount of independence and good judgment in daily scheduling and decision-making in order to recruit and serve the required number of program participants annually. 

This position requires you to travel throughout your service area using a reliable personal vehicle to recruit and provide EOC services to a large number of participants and requires the ability to partner with other agencies and organizations who provide services to economically disadvantaged individuals. 

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. 

Some evening and weekend hours required will be required. Frequent travel by personal vehicle, in all seasons, required. Occasional overnight stays and occasional air travel required.

NOTE: THIS POSITION IS A F-240 CALENDAR POSITION.

This position is grant funded and considered at-will employment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

An EOC Coordinator will be responsible for the following while working under the requirements of the TRIO Educational Opportunity Center grant housed at the University of Wyoming:

• Recruiting the full complement of eligible participants (about 400 annually).
• Providing services to participants to help them to meet grant objectives such as FAFSA completion and entry to college.
• Design and provide frequent age/grade appropriate individual and group presentations.
• Independently maintaining a site office under limited, distance supervision, including submitting recruitment and service logs and financial documents and managing office costs.
• Following EOC grant processes and procedures as well as those of the university and your department.
• Maintaining audit-ready participant files including service and eligibility documentation and entering service data in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintaining a working knowledge of EOC federal legislation and regulations as they pertain to allowable service provision and program costs.

COMPETENCIES:

• Attention to Detail
• Sensitivity and empathy 
• Service orientation
• Ability to influence clients 
• Integrity
• Good judgment
• Independent problem-solving

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 
Education: Bachelor’s Level Degree
Experience: At least one year of comparable experience in federal TRIO programs or similar programs that serve disadvantaged populations with the goal of increasing educational attainment. 

Other requirements:  

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with US Department of Education TRIO programs or similar programs providing college access services to socioeconomically disadvantaged populations.
• Experience working with community agencies (e.g., non-profit and/or governmental) that serve disadvantaged populations.
• Excellent written, oral, and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of college access and educational advising issues such as securing scholarships, GED completion, and college admissions and enrollment.
• Knowledge of financial aid terminology, the FAFSA filing process, types of federal student loans, and loan rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of ACT and/or GED preparation techniques.
• Ability to work independently under distance supervision to recruit and serve participants by developing and maintaining professional, collaborative, and service-oriented relationships with educational, government, and community agencies.
• An individual with a background similar to the target population is preferred 

REQUIRED MATERIALS:   

Complete the online application and upload ONE document with the following for a complete application: 

1) cover letter, 

2) resume, 

3) contact information for four (4) work-related references, two (2) of which should be current or previous supervisors, and two (2) coworkers

4) a statement (one page or less) addressing the following question: What educational access advising and services would you provide to a nontraditional age, low-income individual who wishes to enter college for the first time?  How has your background and experience prepared you to address this individual’s needs?

Incomplete application materials will not be considered.

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 [email protected].

The University of Wyoming is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law and University policy. To review the EEO is the Law Poster and its Supplement, please see The Diversity & Fairness page.

Pursuant to Wyoming State law, W.S. 19-14-102, as amended, an honorably discharged veteran who has been a resident of the state of Wyoming for one (1) year or more at any time prior to the date when the veteran applies for employment, or any surviving spouse who was married to such veteran at the time of the veteran’s death, who is receiving federal survivor benefits based on the veteran’s military service and is applying for employment, shall receive an interview preference during the applicant screening process with the University of Wyoming. At the time of application the applicant must possess the business capacity, competency, education or other qualifications required for the position. If disabilities do not materially interfere with performance of job duties, disabled veterans will be given preference over able-bodied veterans. Appropriate documentation of veteran status must be provided at time of application as outlined in the application process. No preference will be given to a veteran currently employed by a public department.

We conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of the background check.

Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and selection process. Please notify Human Resources at least three (3) working days prior to the date of need.