Student Success Graduate Assistant

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Position Description – School of Health Sciences and Wellness
Student Success Center

Student Success Graduate Assistant

Scope of Responsibility
The School of Health Sciences and Wellness (SHSW) is hiring a Student Success Graduate Assistant who will assist center staff with recruitment and retention programming, along with helping undergraduate students prepare for the challenges of health and wellness careers or graduate school.  
 

Specific Duties

• 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 contracting program directors with new admit. Information.

• Help coordinate events and career preparation activities using Suitable/PATH.

• Meet with students enrolled in HSW 100 to assist in development of individual student success plans.

• Represent SHSW at various recruitment events, including high school visits, ViewPoint Days, and Admitted Student Days.
   

Skills/Requirements

• Enrolled in one of SHSW’s graduate majors.

• Able to work both fall and spring semesters of the academic year, 10 hours each week.

• Willingness to learn and reliability.

• Adaptability.

• Critical thinking.

• Confidentiality compliance (FERPA).

• Attention to detail.

• Well developed communication skills (verbal, written, listening).
   

Qualifications and Compensation
To qualify for this position, applicants must be in good academic standing with the University. The at least 10 hours of work each week during the academic year (no holidays, limited weekends). Wage = $16.95/hour.  
 

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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 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.

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.