First in the Forest Advisor, Wake Forest Scholars Office

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Job Description Summary

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Serves as a dedicated advisor for Pell students in the First in the Forest community; counsels students concerning course selection, extra-curricular pursuits, and involvement at Wake Forest.
• Guides students in navigating challenges and connecting Pell students to appropriate on-campus resources.
• Coordinates programming for Pell students designed to promote academic and personal success; foster community among Pell students; and increase student involvement on-campus.
• Advises on-campus partners on tailoring their support for Pell students; provides opportunities for students to engage intentionally with other offices on campus.
• Develops social media to build connections among and awareness of Wake Forest's first-generation community.
• Manage and help raise funds to support Pell eligible students
• May serve as a University representative and liaison to secondary schools and students and educate/update guidance professionals and prospective students concerning the University's support for Pell students.
• Collects data and testimonials from students to better inform institutional support of the Pell student community.
• Represents Wake Forest University at conferences and other engagements with external university and professional groups focused on Pell & first-generation students.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• BA/BS required, experience working in higher education preferred
• Knowledge of the additional challenges and stressors faced by low-income students; interest in and dedication to raising awareness about these issues and supporting Pell students.
• Knowledge of Wake Forest academic and extracurricular programs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Knowledge of budget development and management.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, WordPress, the Internet and other relevant software.
• Ability to travel if necessary
• Ability to meet the requirements of the University's automobile insurance.

Accountabilities:

• Responsible for own work.

Additional Job Description

Time Type Requirement

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.

Accommodations for Applicants

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact AskHR@wfu.eduor (336) 758-4700.