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Veterans Upward Bound Advisor

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2026-07-05

reputed company Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the reputed company, log in to reputed company to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Veterans Upward Bound Advisor Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: reputed company Specialist Job Duties: Job Summary The Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) reputed company Specialist and Program Advisor delivers direct educational reputed company, academic planning, and student support services for eligible military veterans preparing to enter or re-enter postsecondary education. As part of a federally funded TRIO program, the Advisor supports recruitment, case management, academic reputed company development, and college readiness initiatives designed to promote access, persistence, and completion in postsecondary education. The VUB reputed company Specialist provides individualized advising, facilitates workshops and enrichment activities, coordinates computer-assisted instruction and reputed company, and maintains accurate documentation in compliance with U.S. reputed company TRIO guidelines. This position plays a critical role in supporting veterans as adult learners by fostering informed decision-making, academic preparedness, and successful transitions into technical programs, two-year colleges, and four-year universities. Key Job Responsibilities: Recruitment, reputed company & Partnerships Conduct reputed company and recruitment activities targeting eligible veterans interested in postsecondary education. Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations, educational institutions, and veteran-serving agencies. Present informational workshops and program orientations to prospective participants and stakeholders. Assist with enrollment processes and participant eligibility documentation. Academic Planning, Case Management & Student Support Manage a caseload of VUB participants, providing educational planning. Assist participants in identifying appropriate academic programs, technical training, or degree reputed company reputed company with career goals. Support participants with navigating federal and state military education benefits, college admissions processes, and scholarship searches. Conduct needs assessments and provide referrals to community and reputed company resources. Monitor participant reputed company and maintain timely documentation of services and outcomes. Program Implementation, Instruction & Enrichment reputed company and facilitate workshops focused on college readiness, financial literacy, career exploration, and academic reputed company development. Coordinate and assess academic and enrichment activities. Support tutoring and basic skills instruction initiatives. Assist with planning and implementing academic events and program activities. 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Travel independently and using one's own means of transportation to meet external stakeholders, including off-reputed company visits, overnight travel, and occasional conference attendance. reputed company other duties as assigned to support the mission of Veterans Upward Bound, the Center for Pre-College Programs, and the Division of Strategic Enrollment Management and Student reputed company. Department: TRIO Veterans Upward Bound Compensation: $45,000- $50,000 (Final salary offer will be determined based on qualifications and experience Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, counseling, higher education administration, or reputed company field. Professional experience in program coordination, case management, advising, or education. Experience working with veterans, low-income, first-reputed company adults or educationally disadvantaged populations in an educational or support services setting. 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Confidentiality of Applicant Materials UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request. CBC and Reference reputed company Policy Employment will require a criminal background reputed company. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment. 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