PointersWay for Success Coordinator

Universities of Wisconsin • Stevens Point, WI

7d • $46,000 - $50,000

About The Position

Serve as the PointersWay for Success Coordinator with the Office of Student Experience and Transformation at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP). PointersWay for Success is an invitation-only program for incoming students who demonstrate potential and a commitment to earning their degree. Students are selected through a holistic review conducted by the UWSP Admissions team, one that recognizes achievement in many forms and considers the full picture of the student’s educational experience. The PointersWay Coordinator will be a part of this exciting new initiative to support the student overall experience during their first three semesters at UWSP, which includes but is not limited to: coordinating the summer bridge week, meeting with students at least one once per semester for early check-in, planning academic year programs to support student success, hiring/staffing student help, may teach first year seminar or related courses, and other duties as assigned. The goal of the PointersWay for Success project initiative is to increase the student participants’ persistence rate, maintain their good academic standing, and to increase graduation rates of the students it serves. This is a two-year project initiative funded position through UWSP for the period of May of 2026-June 30, 2028. This is an academic staff appointment that will be reviewed annually and is contingent on continuation of funding by UWSP. Full position description is available upon request.

Requirements

• Must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of two years of professional work experience in academic advising, coaching, and/or mentoring students.
• Experience coordinating and facilitating discussions and events in small and large groups.
• Demonstrated experience or evidence of effective interpersonal communication skills that demonstrate the ability to work with, sensitivity to the needs, and build rapport with students who would benefit from additional academic and transitional support, university partners, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated strong proficiency in oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in education, counseling, social work, student personnel or related field.
• Two or more years of experience working with students in post-secondary education.
• One or more years of experience teaching and/or facilitating discussions in small and large groups in a classroom.
• Demonstrated computer skills in working with student record keeping databases (i.e., Peoplesoft, Navigate or similar system), data analysis skills, and MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Writes, edits, and publishes content for various communication projects and marketing platforms to align with strategic initiatives and established communication campaigns
• Organizes student-focused programming and resources to promote new and ongoing educational initiatives
• Serves as a subject matter expert regarding student affairs to internal and external stakeholders
• Generates and analyzes reports of curricular and unit outcomes
• Creates and maintains schedules, logistics, and resources for one or multiple student affairs programs, activities, and/or services

Benefits

• Eligible Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package.
• To learn more about the benefits package, review the Universities of Wisconsin Employee Benefits Quick Guide (FA/AS/LI).
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees