Monthly Pooled-Upward Bound Summer Program Student Success Navigator

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JOB TITLE:  

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; Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills; Demonstrated mediation and conflict resolution skills; Ability to maintain confidentiality; 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

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS: 

Complete the online application.  The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application: 

1. Cover letter 
2. Resume or C.V.  
3. Current students please upload a copy of your most recent transcripts, or email to felicia.killworth@uwyo.edu

WORK LOCATION: 

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level. 

Salary : $5,000