Academic and Student Life Success Coach
Wausau, WI - USA
Job Summary
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Position Title:
Academic and Student Life Success CoachJob Category:
University StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Administrative Assistant IIJob 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 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 candidates education related experience and qualifications.
Eligible Universitiesof Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package review the University Staff Benefit Quick theHealth & Retirement Contributions Estimatorto 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
Phone:
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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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 -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 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 .
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.
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.