SEO Project Coordinator, EOC Sheridan, WY - Student Educational Opportunity

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. 

JOB TITLE:   

SEO Project Coordinator - EOC Coordinator, Sheridan, WY  

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 300 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.

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

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

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 300 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

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus, in Sheridan.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

Education:  Bachelor’s degree

Experience:   At least two years of comparable experience in federal TRIO programs or similar programs that serve disadvantaged populations with the goal of increasing educational attainment.

Other requirements:  

• Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) that is compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

1. Familiarity with US Department of Education TRIO programs or similar programs providing college access services to socioeconomically disadvantaged populations.
2. Experience working with community agencies (e.g., non-profit and/or governmental) that serve disadvantaged populations.
3. Excellent written, oral