Academic and Student Life Success Coach

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Academic and Student Life Success Coach Job Category: University Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Administrative Assistant II Job Duties: Reporting to the Campus Executive, this position will support Wausau students through coordinating student life activities and providing academic coaching. This position will be responsible for recruitment/admissions events coordination, student government advising, student club/organization administration, and registration support. This position will also provide recruitment and admissions support for first-year, transfer, and non-degree seeking students. This position requires excellent written and oral communication, exceptional customer service, and the ability to work well with detailed information. In Fall 2026, the UWSP at Wausau campus will relocate to Northcentral Technical College in Wausau. This position will start on the current Wausau campus and then shift to the new location at NTC. **Full position description is available upon request. ** Key Job Responsibilities: Collects, analyzes, and prepares various communication materials from established sources utilizing technology mediums Serves as a first point of contact for individuals and groups, provides basic organizational information via phone, in person and through other communication mediums, and routes more complex inquiries to the appropriate entities Schedules logistics and secures resources for meetings, conferences, travel, and work unit operations Maintains established methods and organizational systems directed at the maintenance of electronic/physical records related to work operations according to established policies and procedures Sends, receives, copies, and distributes communications to the appropriate entities according to established policies and procedures under general supervision Department: Wausau Campus Compensation: The Academic and Student Life Success Coach position is a full-time, hourly, annual (12-month). Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within a range of $20.19 - $24.04 commensurate with the candidate’s education, related experience, and qualifications. Eligible Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package, review the University Staff Benefit Quick Guide. Use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to calculate the estimated value of your compensation and benefits. Required Qualifications: Excellent customer service skills. Experience in fast-paced office environment. Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills. Excellent organizational, collaborative, and problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail. Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly. Ability to work effectively with customers and staff from diverse backgrounds. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in higher education How to Apply: TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 05/18/2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents: - Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience - Resume After you submit your application, you will be unable to edit it. Please be sure to include all required materials before submitting your application. Contact Information: Name: Miranda Gentry-Siegel Email: mgentrys@uwsp.edu Phone:715-346-2087 If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email: Human Resources Email: human.resources@uwsp.edu Phone: 715-346-2606 Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. UW-Stevens Point does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply a minimum of three (3) professional references (one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor). It is preferred that you supply five (5) professional references (two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors). Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment. 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.stevenspointarea.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. 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. 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.