Student Success Graduate Assistant

UWSTP University of Wisconsin Stevens Point; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point seeks a Student Success Graduate Assistant within the School of Health Sciences and Wellness (SHSW). The role supports the Student Success Center in recruiting, retaining, and graduating students, with emphasis on health and wellness career prep.

The 9-month, approximately 10-hour/week position involves coordinating communications, events, and individualized success plans for students, under the supervision of Becky Konietzki, SHSW Director.

Qualifications

• Graduate student enrolled in SHSW major.
• Willingness to learn.
• Adaptability.
• Critical thinking.
• Confidentiality compliance (FERPA).
• Ability to work fall and spring semesters, 10 hours/week.

Responsibilities

• Assemble communication pieces to promote student success strategies and opportunities.
• Assist with the internal components of the prospective student communication plan, including sending postcards and contacting program directors with new admit info.
• Help coordinate events and career prep activities using Suitable/PATH.
• Meetings with students enrolled in HSW 100 to assist in developing their individual success plans.
• Represent SHSW at recruitment events, including high school visits, ViewPoint Days, and Admitted Student Days.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Adaptability

Critical thinking

Confidentiality (FERPA)

Education

Graduate student in SHSW major

Job description

Position Title:

Student Success Graduate Assistant

Job Category:

Student Hourly

Job Profile:

Student Help

Job Summary:

School of Health Sciences and Wellness, Student Success Center Student Success Graduate Assistant

Scope of Responsibility:

These positions support the Student Success Center in our efforts to recruit, retain, and graduate students prepared for the challenges of health and wellness careers. SHSW's Student Success Center is located in the College of Professional Studies Building, room 240.

Specific Duties:

• Assembling communication pieces to promote student success strategies and opportunities
• Assisting with the internal components of the prospective student communication plan, including sending postcards and contacting program directors with new admit info
• Help coordinate events and career preparation activities using Suitable/PATH
• Meetings with students enrolled in HSW 100 to assist in the development of their individual success plans.
• Representing the SHSW at various recruitment events, including high school visits, ViewPoint Days, and Admitted Student Days.
• Other duties as assigned.

9 month position, approximately 10 hours/week.

Skills necessary:

• attention to detail
• communication (verbal, written, listening)
• and reliability.

Supervisor:

Becky Konietzki, Student Success Center Director

Skills/Requirement:

• A graduate student enrolled in a SHSW major.
• Willingness to learn.
• Adaptability.
• Critical thinking.
• Confidentiality compliance (FERPA).

Qualifications and Compensation:

• To qualify for this position, applicants must be in good academic standing with the University.
• The position requires the ability to work during fall and spring semesters, 10 hours each week.
• Hourly rate: $16.95/hour.

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. 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.EverythingPointsHere.com.

Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Aff **********.

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.

EEO Statement:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases as defined by federal regulations 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.

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.