Recruitment and Student Success Specialist
Recruitment and Student Success Specialist
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Position Title:
Recruitment and Student Success SpecialistJob Category:
Academic StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Academic Program SpecialistJob Duties:
This position reports to the Student Success Center Director in the School of Health Sciences and Wellness and is responsible for School recruitment efforts enrollment management and student success initiatives which includes academic advising. The Academic Program Specialist is a SHSW liaison with the UWSP Admission Department and is responsible for management and coordination of healthcare program recruitment Health Careers Summer Camp and the Nursing 121 Partnership Program. On a day-to-day basis the Academic Program Specialist is responsible for managing collaborative initiatives that impact outreach and recruitment retention and student success of undergraduates in the School of Health Sciences and Wellness. The work of this individual is highly complex and ever-changing to best meet the needs of students in various academic programs. The Academic Program Specialist collaborates and connects School college and campus constituents and external constituents to leverage program efforts and School initiatives and serves as the primary academic adviser to a select group of students and provides advising support when needed for students across the entire School.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Utilizes independent judgement regarding development implementation promotion and evaluation for one or more academic programs initiatives or events
- May supervise the day to day activities of one or more academic programs and resolves issues exercising discretion to meet unit goals.
- Coordinates program components and evaluates program effectiveness and provides recommendations for improvement
- Identifies program needs contributes to the development of unit workflows schedules logistics and secures resources for meetings events and interviews
Department:
College of Professional Studies/Health Sciences and Wellness
Supervisor: Becky Konietzki Student Success Center Director
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree
Professional work experience in advising career services admissions and/or student services in a college or university setting OR background as a healthcare professional
Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree
Professional experience advising nursing students is highly desirable
Ability to encourage and motivate students with a strong commitment to student success
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Attentive to detail and strong record-keeping and data management skills
Demonstrated effective use of technology
Anticipated Appointment Date:
November 2025
How to Apply:
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 09/11/2025 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
- Unofficial transcripts
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply three (3) professional references/one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor. (Preference to 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.
Contact Information:
For additional information regarding the position please call or email:
Sondra Reynolds Position Contact Search and Screen Committee
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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
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Special Notes:
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Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at or
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 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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
