Precollege Advisor

University of Wisconsin-Madison

. Advise and facilitate college readiness programming for an assigned caseload of students through completion of the precollege program and post-secondary enrollment .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeMilwaukee • Wisconsin • United StatesJunior💰 $42,481 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in advising and facilitating college readiness programming, with a focus on curriculum development, partnership building, and student support. Proven ability to lead teams, manage program operations, and ensure effective communication with students and community stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

College Readiness ProgrammingCurriculum DevelopmentSupervisory ExperiencePartnership BuildingStudent Advising

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Hard Skills

Program EvaluationBudget MonitoringLogistics CoordinationEducational CounselingTutoring Services

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationTeam ManagementProblem SolvingInterpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeDriver’s License

Industry Keywords

College Access ProgramPrecollege ProgramMilwaukee Public SchoolsCommunity EngagementStudent Support Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise and facilitate college readiness programming for an assigned caseload of students through completion of the precollege program and post-secondary enrollment
Serve as local site administrator for Academic Centers for Enrichment hosted within Milwaukee Public Schools
Support partnerships between PEOPLE, Milwaukee Public Schools, and the Milwaukee community
Lead implementation of program policies and procedures through oversight of day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers
Develop and evaluate curriculum and programs and recommend improvements
Exercise supervisory authority, including hiring, training, managing conduct and performance, and approving hours worked
Identify, promote, and maintain external partnerships
Serve as a main point of contact to students and provide information about educational options and academic requirements
Schedule, secure, and communicate logistics and resources for pre-college programs
Support students in identifying fields of study, career options, or programs and refer them to appropriate resources
Assist with monitoring pre-college program budget spending
Research, develop, facilitate, and deliver pre-college program content and materials to community members

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least one year of work experience advising and supporting students in their educational goals
At least one year of work experience with a college access program and/or precollege students that provide tutoring and/or other college readiness services
Some supervisory/professional leadership experience
Must be able to work some evenings and weekends
Bachelor’s Degree
Successful applicants must ensure eligibility to work in the United States
Employment may require a criminal background check
Current driver’s license with a clean driving record (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous paid time off
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Tax-advantaged savings accounts
Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund