Fostering Success Peer Coach

UWSTP University of Wisconsin Stevens Point; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

UW-Stevens Point is seeking a Fostering Success Peer Coach to support students in the Fostering Success Program. The role includes regular meetings, coordinating events, and linking students to campus and community resources provided by the SET department.

You will work up to 10 hours weekly, with priority for Work-Study eligibility, and you’ll report to the LEAD/FSP Coordinator. Candidates should be part-time UWSP students in good standing.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled at UWSP at least part-time (minimum of 6 credits).
• In good academic standing (minimum 2.0 GPA).
• Knowledge of UWSP campus resources relevant to students with lived experience in foster care OR willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Meet regularly with LEAD/FSP Programs Coordinator.
• Engage with a mentee caseload of 10–15 students via in-person/virtual/email/phone communications.
• Be available to work up to 10 hours per week across SSC office hours and field activities.
• Plan, promote, market and execute events; connect students to SET staff and community resources.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the Student Success Center during hours.
• Complete administrative tasks and documentation in Navigate and other programs.

Education

Be enrolled at UWSP at least part-time (minimum of 6 credits)

Job description

Position Title

Fostering Success Peer Coach

Job Category

Student Hourly Job

Job Profile

Student Help

Job Summary

Job Summary: Fostering Success Peer Coach 2025-2026 Department Employer UWSP Office of Student Experience and Transformation (SET)

Location

Student Success Center, SSC 220 1108 Fremont St Stevens Point, WI 54481

Supervisor

Tana De Lonay, LEAD and Fostering Success Programs (FSP) Coordinator

Program Info

Fostering Success Program (FSP) Positions Available 1 Position Open

Role Summary

The FSP Peer Success Coach role engages regularly with an assigned caseload of approximately 10-15 students who are eligible for the Fostering Success Program. Peer coaches are expected to send out regular communication to students, schedule meetings, plan/promote/market and execute events, and connect students to SET Department staff, campus, and Stevens Point community resources and support.

Schedule & Compensation

Up to 15 Hours Per Week @ $14 Per / Hour

Work Study OR Non-Work Study Eligible; Work Study Preferred but NOT Required

Application Deadline

Friday, October 24th, 2025

SET Department Mission

The Office of Student Experience and Transformation (SET) aims to provide support to pre-college and college students who need help with their transition to the UWSP campus community. SET serves as a welcoming campus resource that provides academically and culturally integrated transformative experiences. SET empowers student development, connects first-generation students, and celebrates all students’ lived experiences and campus communities.

SET Department Vision

To foster transformative learning through integrated, holistic, and human-centered community experiences.

Fostering Success Program Summary

Implemented in the 2022-2023 academic year, the Fostering Success Program is designed to provide support for students who have previously experienced out-of-home placement. This includes experience with foster care or other out of home placements, legal guardianship or other court appointed statuses, orphaned or adopted, legally emancipated minors, housing or food insecurity, and low(er) socioeconomic status. Students in this program also receive other benefits, including eligibility to attend the LEAD Summer Bridge Program before their first year at UW-Stevens Point, welcome baskets, special academic year programming, social enrichment activities, exclusive access to the FSP personal hygiene pantry, and meeting regularly with a peer success coach and SET Department professional staff.

Fostering Success Peer Coach Responsibilities

• Meet regularly with LEAD/FSP Programs Coordinator.
• Engage on a regular basis with assigned mentee caseload of 10-15 Fostering Success Program eligible students, meeting/communicating in person, virtually, through emails, and phone/texting.
• Availability to work up to 10 hours per week through combined SSC office hours and “in the field” for student meetings/activities/events.
• Be respectful of all students and their lived experiences at all times; this includes but is not limited to, engaging in active listening, answering FSP student questions, and connecting them to SET Department staff, campus, and community resources and supports as needed.
• Independently plan, promote, market and execute regularly scheduled events, activities, and outings.
• Order and/or prep necessary equipment, supplies, and catering/dining for events, activities, and outings.
• Abide by all Student Success Center, SET Department, and UWSP policies and procedures.
• Promote SET Department and UWSP mission and vision at all times.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of Student Success Center when holding office hours.
• Complete administrative tasks such as answering calls and emails, ensuring students sign in on SSC kiosk during SSC office hours, and completing documentation in Navigate and other programs.
• Demonstrate responsible leadership to ensure program goals are met.

Fostering Success Peer Coach Qualifications

• Be enrolled at UWSP at least part-time (*Minimum of 6 credits or more).
• Be in good academic standing (*Minimum of a 2.0 GPA or higher).
• Knowledgeable about UWSP Campus (Academic resources, residential life, campus activities, etc.), especially those that may pertain to students with lived experience in the foster care system, OR willingness to learn.
• Demonstrate a level of maturity and responsibility that shows ability to work with minimal supervision both independently and collaboratively with others in a team setting.
• Ability to effectively support FSP students in both 1:1 and small group settings.
• Fostering an open, friendly, and engaging environment that supports and respects the diverse needs of ALL students is a requirement.
• Have working knowledge of trauma-informed care practices OR willingness to learn.
• Ability to effectively address sensitive concerns of students professionally, compassionately and confidentially is also a requirement.
• Flexibility to adapt quickly to last-minute schedule changes and/or pivots in planning.

Fostering Success Preferred Qualifications

• Sophomore standing or higher.
• Majoring in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Human Services or any other related majors.
• Lived experience with the foster system, out of home placement, housing or food insecurity, emancipation, orphaned/adopted, guardianship or the State court system.
• Identifies as a student of color, LGBTQ+ self-identifying students, low-income, and/or first-generation student.
• Knowledge of SET Department Centers, Programs, its operations, resources, supports, etc.
• Experience as a mentor, coach, or other related leadership position.
• Experience with end-to-end planning, marketing and coordinating events.
• Experience with Canva or other design software OR willing to learn.

Special Notes

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.

Additional Information

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.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities

Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affiantive Action at 715-346-2606 or [e-mail]. The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount.

Legal Disclosures

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

University Information

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.