First in the Forest Advisor, Wake Forest Scholars

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Job Description Summary

First in the Forest advisors play a vital role in advising, empowering, and serving as a resource for the First in the Forest community at Wake Forest University. Leverages knowledge of on campus resources and opportunities that First in the Forest students can benefit from/participate in. Serves as a consultant and engages with various stakeholders, including faculty, staff, and students.

*This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Serves as a dedicated advisor for First in the Forest students from pre-orientation through graduation; counsels students concerning academic endeavors, internal and external extracurricular pursuits, and involvement at Wake Forest.
• Guides students in navigating challenges and connecting First in the Forest students to appropriate on-campus resources. 
• Works alongside First in the Forest advisors to coordinate programming for First in the Forest students; designed to promote academic and personal success; foster community among pell and first gen students; and increase student involvement on-campus.
• Co-teach 1-2 FYE courses to first semester, first year students.
• Advises on-campus partners on tailoring their support for pell and first gen students; provides opportunities for students to engage intentionally with other offices on campus.
• Develops social media and online presence to build connections among and awareness of Wake Forest’s first-generation community.
• May serve as student organization advisor for student groups affiliated with First in the Forest.
• 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 First in the Forest students.
• Collects data and testimonials from students to better inform institutional support of the First in the Forest student community and to help advocate for experiential funding.
• Represents Wake Forest University at conferences and other engagements with external university and professional groups focused on Pell & first-generation students. 

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree with 0-2 years of relevant work experience.
• 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 and first-generation students.
• Knowledge of Wake Forest academic and extracurricular programs, including First Year Experience Courses (FYE)
• 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 requirements of the University's automobile insurance.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Experience working in higher education.

Additional Job Description

Accountabilities: 

Responsible for own work. Reports to the Executive Director, with indirect reporting accountability to the Assistant Director.

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary work primarily involving sitting/standing; communicating with others to exchange information; repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers; and assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned. 

Disclaimer:

The Wake Forest College embraces the exceptional learning opportunities afforded by a residential liberal arts experience for our students. Therefore, academic coordinators are expected to work on campus and participate in the academic and intellectual life of the campus that is unique to a residential college.

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 the employee’s supervisor.

Time Type Requirement

Full time

Note to Applicant:

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 [email protected] or (336) 758-4700.