JOB REQUIREMENTS: JOB ID:20964 ATTENTION: The Multicultural Student Services (MSS) office is seeking a team member that is committed to student success and development to be a part of our dynamic and diverse team. The MSS Advisor position is responsible for providing services to support the retention and graduation of African American/Black, Native American, Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, and multi-ethnic students. This position coordinates and develops programs for ongoing and new initiatives and works collaboratively with other offices to support the successful college transition, retention, and graduation of underrepresented minority students. This position will report to the MSS Director. UW Official Title / Job Description: Retention Specialist AE107 RESPONSIBILITIES Provide advisement and support to multicultural students in areas such as academics, graduate education, career exploration, leadership development, etc. including maintaining a caseload of students. Collaborate with faculty and staff to facilitate support services and make appropriate referrals. Coordinate the Lawton Minority Retention Grant, Advance Opportunity Grant, and other grants/scholarships in collaboration with Financial Aid Office and monitor award recipients progress towards graduation. Utilize EAB Navigate to monitor students\' academic progress (early alert, early and high support retention initiative, etc.), schedule advising appointments, and track student contacts. Conduct outreach and meet with students to assist and guide their college transition, develop a plan for academic success, connect them to appropriate services meeting their needs, and work collaboratively across campus to seek resources to support students. Organize and coordinate academic, career, financial literacy, personal and cultural enrichment activities. Facilitate opportunities to enhance multicultural understanding of students and serve as an ally within an inclusive campus environment. Develop leadership opportunities to enhance intercultural development and provide a supportive multicultural community for students. Promote student involvement in university activities and encourage participation in student organizations. Provide support to multicultural student organization(s) through advisement, leadership development, and guidance with event planning and coordination. Occasional evening and/or weekend work is expected. Other duties as assigned. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Click on the APPLY button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs \> Search All Jobs \> Multicultural Student Services (MSS) Advisor Applicants will need to complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application. Note: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application you will not be able to go into the system and change them. Required application materials: 1. Cover letter* 2. Curriculum vitae or resume 3. Names and contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references To ensure consideration complete applications must be submitted online by July 7, 2024. Applications submitted after this date may be reviewed until the position is filled. It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual\'s disability. For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact: Search Chair: James Heu Email: heum@uwstout.edu If you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all of the required application materials, please contact: Search Coordinator: Dana Isaacson Email: isaacsond@uwstout.ed ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum/Required Bachelor\'s degree Experience working with underrepresented and underserved populations Demonstrated experience in planning, developing, and facilitating programs, events, and workshops from design to implementation Excellent verbal and written communication skills Highly Desired Direct experience working with and supporting African American/Black, Native American/Indigenous, Asian American/Hmong, and/or Hispanic/Latinx populations Experience in professional advising or retention services within higher education Demonstrated ability to manage conflicts and/or solve complex problems Proven skills in working with student record-keeping database (i.e. PeopleSoft, Navigate or similar systems) and Microsoft Office Suite ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.careers.wisconsin.edu