Student Success Outreach Specialist
University of Wisconsin, Boulder Junction, NV, United States
Student Success Outreach Specialist – Pre‑College Services Advisor
Join a mission‑driven team dedicated to expanding access to higher education. The Student Success Outreach Specialist supports high school students in Lac du Flambeau—particularly first‑generation and low‑income students—on their path to college through relationship‑building, academic guidance, and consistent support.
In this role, you will collaborate with ITA instructors, campus partners, and Lac du Flambeau community partners to deliver engaging, site‑based programming, provide personalized advising, and help students prepare for post‑secondary success. This position is ideal for someone committed to educational equity who enjoys working with young people in a collaborative, student‑centered environment. Successful candidates will be able to effectively communicate in both small and large group settings, be detail oriented with strong organizational skills, and demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Planning and executing program events and activities
Managing site logistics and facility coordination
Overseeing technology and equipment distribution
Tracking student progress, engagement, and attendance
Managing supplies and inventory
Serving as the primary point of contact for site communication
Identifying, promoting, and maintaining external partnerships to support the pre‑college program
Providing support in identifying appropriate fields of study, career options, or programs and referring students to appropriate resources
Serving as a main point of contact to students and providing information about educational options and academic requirements
Maintaining detailed records of student progress and other needed data
Scheduling, securing, and communicating logistics and resources in support of a pre‑college program
Developing and evaluating curriculum and programs and providing recommendations for improvement
Researching, developing, and facilitating pre‑college program content and materials
Delivering pre‑college program content and materials to community members
Employment Details
This position may be performed on‑site and remotely subject to an approved flexible work arrangement (FWA). Remote work requires candidates to have their own high‑speed internet and a phone to use a university‑provided computer. Transportation between home and work is not reimbursable and is at the employee’s expense. The role requires a flexible schedule; responsibilities may occur outside standard work hours, including evenings and weekends. Reliable transportation for frequent travel between local high schools in the Lac du Flambeau community and occasional travel to Madison is required. The position will last one year, with the possibility of extension up to two years or conversion to an ongoing appointment based on program need and funding availability.
Department
Division of Information Technology, Academic Technology, Information Technology Academy (ITA)
Academic Technology is part of UW–Madison’s Division of Information Technology (DoIT), providing innovative and sustainable technology services that support teaching, learning, research, and outreach throughout the university community.
Information Technology Academy (ITA) is a pre‑college program preparing low‑income and first‑generation students for higher education. Originally launched in Madison, ITA expanded in 2013 to reach Native American and rural students through ITA Oneida and ITA Lac du Flambeau. Since its inception, 96% of ITA graduates have been accepted to higher education institutions.
ITA provides students a structured, multi‑year experience designed to build technical and academic skills while fostering personal growth and confidence.
Required Qualifications
Professional experience working with high school‑aged students in advising, mentoring, education, or outreach programs
Experience planning and coordinating events or programs, including logistics, scheduling, and implementation of events
Experience tracking and maintaining records and data
Experience working with Tribal communities or Indigenous populations, in community‑based or educational programs
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with first‑generation and/or low‑income student populations in a college access, pre‑college, or youth development setting
Strong connections within the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin community
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field – preferred minimum.
Compensation
Starting salary will be based on experience and qualifications, ranging between $45,500 and $65,000. Employees in this position may receive benefits including generous vacation, holidays, sick leave, competitive insurance and savings accounts, and retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/.
Diversity and Equal Opportunity
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW‑Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinions enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inseparably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin‑Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights, please visit https://hr.wisc.edu/hr/.
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Join a mission‑driven team dedicated to expanding access to higher education. The Student Success Outreach Specialist supports high school students in Lac du Flambeau—particularly first‑generation and low‑income students—on their path to college through relationship‑building, academic guidance, and consistent support.
In this role, you will collaborate with ITA instructors, campus partners, and Lac du Flambeau community partners to deliver engaging, site‑based programming, provide personalized advising, and help students prepare for post‑secondary success. This position is ideal for someone committed to educational equity who enjoys working with young people in a collaborative, student‑centered environment. Successful candidates will be able to effectively communicate in both small and large group settings, be detail oriented with strong organizational skills, and demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Planning and executing program events and activities
Managing site logistics and facility coordination
Overseeing technology and equipment distribution
Tracking student progress, engagement, and attendance
Managing supplies and inventory
Serving as the primary point of contact for site communication
Identifying, promoting, and maintaining external partnerships to support the pre‑college program
Providing support in identifying appropriate fields of study, career options, or programs and referring students to appropriate resources
Serving as a main point of contact to students and providing information about educational options and academic requirements
Maintaining detailed records of student progress and other needed data
Scheduling, securing, and communicating logistics and resources in support of a pre‑college program
Developing and evaluating curriculum and programs and providing recommendations for improvement
Researching, developing, and facilitating pre‑college program content and materials
Delivering pre‑college program content and materials to community members
Employment Details
This position may be performed on‑site and remotely subject to an approved flexible work arrangement (FWA). Remote work requires candidates to have their own high‑speed internet and a phone to use a university‑provided computer. Transportation between home and work is not reimbursable and is at the employee’s expense. The role requires a flexible schedule; responsibilities may occur outside standard work hours, including evenings and weekends. Reliable transportation for frequent travel between local high schools in the Lac du Flambeau community and occasional travel to Madison is required. The position will last one year, with the possibility of extension up to two years or conversion to an ongoing appointment based on program need and funding availability.
Department
Division of Information Technology, Academic Technology, Information Technology Academy (ITA)
Academic Technology is part of UW–Madison’s Division of Information Technology (DoIT), providing innovative and sustainable technology services that support teaching, learning, research, and outreach throughout the university community.
Information Technology Academy (ITA) is a pre‑college program preparing low‑income and first‑generation students for higher education. Originally launched in Madison, ITA expanded in 2013 to reach Native American and rural students through ITA Oneida and ITA Lac du Flambeau. Since its inception, 96% of ITA graduates have been accepted to higher education institutions.
ITA provides students a structured, multi‑year experience designed to build technical and academic skills while fostering personal growth and confidence.
Required Qualifications
Professional experience working with high school‑aged students in advising, mentoring, education, or outreach programs
Experience planning and coordinating events or programs, including logistics, scheduling, and implementation of events
Experience tracking and maintaining records and data
Experience working with Tribal communities or Indigenous populations, in community‑based or educational programs
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with first‑generation and/or low‑income student populations in a college access, pre‑college, or youth development setting
Strong connections within the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin community
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field – preferred minimum.
Compensation
Starting salary will be based on experience and qualifications, ranging between $45,500 and $65,000. Employees in this position may receive benefits including generous vacation, holidays, sick leave, competitive insurance and savings accounts, and retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/.
Diversity and Equal Opportunity
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW‑Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinions enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inseparably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin‑Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights, please visit https://hr.wisc.edu/hr/.
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