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Position Summary:

OCSD Student Ambassador is a student leadership position responsible for serving as peer guides, support, and representatives of OCSD. The OCSD Student Ambassador will support the office's mission by engaging in programs that help with the development and engagement of first year and continuing undergraduate students. In addition, the OCSD Student Ambassador will help students foster a sense of belonging and connection to UWSP.

Compensation: $12.50 per hour

Hours: 8 to 10 hours per week

Responsibilities:

• Serve as an OCSD representative at recruitment, retention, and engagement events including ViewPoint Day, Admitted Students Day, high school/group visits, orientation programs, and other campus events.
• Assist with event coordination, presentations, campus tours, tabling, and outreach efforts that support prospective and current students.
• Meet weekly with the OCSD Associate Director
• Provide office support within OCSD main office, including welcoming students, answering questions, connecting students to resources, and assisting with daily operations.
• Support first-year experience initiatives, orientation programming, cultural events, and student engagement opportunities across OCSD and the resource centers.
• Manage and support OCSD social media accounts by creating engaging content, promoting events and initiatives, monitoring engagement, and maintaining a consistent presence.
• Create social media posts, photos, videos, reels, stories, and other content that reflects the mission, values, and programming of OCSD and the resource centers.
• Collaborate with professional staff and student employees on outreach, marketing, and student engagement initiatives.
• Attend required staff meetings, training, and professional development opportunities throughout the academic year.
• Complete additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be a current full-time undergraduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in good academic standing.
• 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:

• 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.

The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx

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.