Monthly Pooled-Upward Bound Summer Program Student Success Navigator

JOB PURPOSE: Provide adequate and appropriate age-based advising and developmental support to project participants residing in the residence halls. Dates of summer program (including training) are May 26th-July 3rd 2026. This is a temporary position from May 26th-July 3rd 2026. The total pay of $5000 is split as follows: May - $769, June - $3,846, July - $385.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reside in the UW residence halls 6 days a week for the duration of the summer program May 26th-July 3rd 2026
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.
Attend residential staff meetings and participant activities and 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of at least one year of graduate study in Counselor Education, Social Work, or Psychology
Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP 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.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree in Counselor Education, Social Work or Psychology
Ability to be on-call to respond to and resolve participant issues on evenings and weekends for the duration of the summer program

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Monthly Pooled-Upward Bound Summer Program Student Success Navigator

University of Wyoming

1000 E University Ave, Laramie, WY 82071, USA