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TRIO Advising and Academic Services Coordinator

Universities of Wisconsin · Eau Claire, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 16, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 4, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you helped a student who had a disability navigate academic accommodations.

What they are checking: Whether they can work with disability services and help students advocate for themselves.

How do you build trust with a first-generation student who is reluctant to ask for help?

What they are checking: Whether they can create the relationship that makes students willing to use the program.

Tell me about a time a student's personal crisis affected their academics. How did you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they can respond with care, refer appropriately and help the student keep their academic plan on track.

What would you do

A participant stops coming to meetings and their grades are dropping. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they use proactive outreach and persistence to reconnect students before they leave.

In an applicant interview, how would you judge whether a student will benefit most from TRIO services?

What they are checking: Whether they can assess academic need fairly and make sound selection recommendations to the director.

The job is off contract in June and July. How would you prepare students for summer when you are not available?

What they are checking: Whether they plan ahead so students are not left without support during the break.

About the work

Walk me through how you would build an individualized academic plan with a new TRIO participant.

What they are checking: Whether they can assess needs and turn them into a concrete plan that guides the student to graduation.

What do you know about TRIO Student Support Services eligibility for first-generation, low-income and disabled students?

What they are checking: Whether they understand federal eligibility rules they will apply when reviewing applications.

How would you teach financial literacy to a student who has never had a budget?

What they are checking: Whether they can teach practical money skills like budgeting and loans, a required TRIO service.

The Annual Performance Report depends on accurate data. How do you keep records clean all year?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that federal reporting drives grant renewal and track data carefully throughout the year.

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The full job description

As published by Universities of Wisconsin.

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: TRIO Advising and Academic Services Coordinator Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Disability Services Advisor Job Duties: The Advising and Academic Services Coordinator works closely with the TRIO grant project participants to develop and implement individualized academic plans. This staff member monitors students’ academic progress through graduation, provides guidance on course requirements, provides academic skills support and provides information and advice regarding financial literacy. The Advising and Academic Services Coordinator assists the Director in recruiting and selecting participants who meet eligibility requirements and follows data collection requirements for the Annual Performance Report (APR). This position works full-time for 9.5 months (off contract June, July and returns August 15th). • Review students’ program application information, financial need, academic need, assist with interviewing project participants, and make recommendations for selection to the grant Director. • Conduct individual participant meetings to assess the educational needs of project participants, identify services that promote academic development, prepare individualized academic plans and promote campus sense of belonging. • Advise participants individually regarding majors, course selection, degree planning, career development, and university policies, as a supplemental advisor, with consideration of disability-related needs. • Track and monitor the academic standing and degree progress of all project participants, coordinating the project’s midterm intervention and other academic support efforts to promote the academic achievement, retention, and graduation of project participants. • Design individualized academic support programs for students in negative academic standing. • Assist in teaching a General Arts and Sciences course “Foundations for Academic Success.” • Design and support programming on course registration, financial literacy, financial aid, completion of FAFSA, applying for scholarships, and other topics. • Supervise Mentoring Program with training, matching students, and approving payroll. • Organize and implement educational opportunities and/or workshops for project participants that are relevant to grant and campus objectives that foster a sense of campus belonging. • Assist the Director in compiling project reports, entering data on Student Access, sending Annual Performance Reports to US Department of Education. Key Job Responsibilities: • Provides information and resources regarding legal rights and responsibilities to populations with disabilities and their support systems • Consults with clinician professionals to evaluate access needs and allocate resources • Conducts intake assessments, maintains current data records, and determines eligibility for disability services • Provides consultative services to staff regarding appropriate services and accommodations • Assists in the development of programs and initiatives that promote awareness, sensitivity, advocacy, and competence in ensuring access for individuals with disabilities • Facilitates the interactive process in collaboration with populations with disabilities, students, instructors, and staff to determine reasonable accommodations Department: Services for Students with Disabilities & TRIO SSS-D Grant Required Qualifications: • Experience counseling, advising, or providing academic support services to students with a variety of academic majors. • Experience working with students with disabilities in an academic setting. Preferred Qualifications: • Master’s degree in education, counseling, psychology, vocational rehabilitation, or a related academic discipline from a regionally accredited institution. • Familiarity with federal grants or TRIO programs. Education: Bachelor's Degree from accredited institution How to Apply: Applications are submitted electronically. Please follow instructions found on the following UW-Eau Claire Website: http://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UW_Comprehensives . You must create an account and login before you can apply. Please be sure you have included the following in PDF format : • Cover letter • Resume • Names and contact information for three references. Contact Information: Katie Bublitz bublitkm@uwec.edu 715-836-5800 Special Notes: INSTITUTIONAL OVERVIEW UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 9,000 students and 1,200 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation. To learn more about UWEC, visit  https://www.uwec.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/ . The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Employment will require a background check. Employment will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding past conduct related to sexual violence and sexual harassment. The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7). The UW-Eau Claire Police Department is dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure environment for learning and working. Although crime at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is limited, the University Police want students, faculty and staff to be aware of crime on campus and the area surrounding the campus. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal law that requires colleges and universities to disclose annual information about campus crime. Visit  Campus Security and Fire Report . Also visit our  Campus Security Authority (CSA) policy. UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.