Peer Success Coach

Universities of Wisconsin • Stevens Point, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The OCSD 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, the Peer Success Coach will assist in coordinating events and programs that provide engaging, inclusive, and academically integrated transitional experiences to enhance student belonging, development, and success at UWSP.

Requirements

• Be in good academic standing (2.5 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• The Universities of Wisconsin serve approximately 161,000 students.
• Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, the Universities of Wisconsin is Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live.
• Nearly 90 percent of in-state Universities of Wisconsin graduates stay in Wisconsin five years after earning a degree – with a median salary of more than $66,000.
• The Universities of Wisconsin provides a 23:1 return on state investment.
• The Universities of Wisconsin also contribute to the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy.
• The Universities of Wisconsin and its employees are purpose-driven, people-focused, and committed to stewardship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees