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Position Title: Peer Success Coach

Department: Office for Culture and Student Development (OCSD), University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

(UWSP)

Position Type: Part-Time (Academic year, 5 to 8 hours per week)

Reports To: Coordinator of the respective Center (i.e., MRC, NAC, NTSC, and QRC)

Position Summary:

QRC Peer Success Coach is a student position responsible for providing support to first year and transfer undergraduate students during their transition to UWSP. The Peer Success Coach will serve as a support student leader for the First-Year Experience Seminar class, role model, and mentor to students inside and outside of the classrooms by connecting them to on- and off campus resources. In addition, assist in coordinating events and programs that provide engaging, inclusive, and academically integrated transitional experiences to enhance student belonging, development, and success at UWSP.

Compensation: $12.50 per hour

Hours: 5 to 8 hours per week

Peer Success Coach responsibilities could include:

• Attend 100% of assigned First Year Experience seminar class in the Fall (if necessary, Spring)

• Arrive at least 10-15 minutes early to assist with classroom setup and preparation

• Support professional staff during each class by assisting with attendance, materials, activities, and technology as needed

• Facilitate or co-facilitate class activities, discussions, or small group sessions per semester

• Support professional staff by sharing weekly insights on student engagement, concerns, or trends

• Promote course-related and campus events, ensuring 100% of assigned programs are with students

• Attend 100% of required trainings and development sessions

• Set and track at least 2-3 personal leadership goals per semester

• Attend and contribute to weekly individual and staff meetings, sharing updates on outreach, engagement, and communications

• Support early alert efforts by identifying and flagging at-risk students within the first 4-6 weeks of the semester

• Assist in collecting and summarizing student feedback on the course experience

Qualifications:

• Be in good academic standing (2.0 GPA or higher)

• Must be Sophomore standing or higher.

• Strong written, interpersonal and communication skills.

• Familiar with UWSP Campus (i.e., Academic resources, residential life, campus activities)

• Ability to address sensitive concerns of students in a professional, tactful, and confidential manner

• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and maintain professionalism.

• Ability to foster an open, friendly, and engaging environment that supports and respects the diverse needs of students

Preferred Qualifications:

• Currently an undergraduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

• Prior experience as a mentor, tutor, or related leadership position.

• Experience facilitating group discussions or presentations.

• Experience planning events

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com.

Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or hr@uwsp.edu.

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The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

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.