QRC Peer Success Coach

Position Title

Peer Success Coach

QRC Peer Success Coach is a student position responsible for providing support to first‑year and transfer undergraduate students during their transition to UWSP. The Coach serves as a support student leader for the First‑Year Experience Seminar class, role model, and mentor to students inside and outside of the classrooms by connecting them to on‑ and off‑campus resources. The Coach also helps coordinate events and programs that provide engaging, inclusive, and academically integrated transitional experiences to enhance student belonging, development, and success at UWSP.

USD 12.50 per hour

5 to 8 hours per week

Coordinator of the respective Center (e.g., MRC, NAC, NTSC, QRC)

• Attend 100% of assigned First‑Year Experience seminar class in the Fall (and if necessary, Spring).
• Arrive 10–15 minutes early to assist with classroom setup and preparation.
• Support professional staff during each class by assisting with attendance, materials, activities, and technology as needed.
• Facilitate or co‑facilitate class activities, discussions, or small group sessions per semester.
• Support professional staff by sharing weekly insights on student engagement, concerns, or trends.
• Promote course‑related and campus events, ensuring 100% of assigned programs are attended by students.
• Attend 100% of required trainings and development sessions.
• Set and track at least 2–3 personal leadership goals per semester.
• Attend and contribute to weekly individual and staff meetings, sharing updates on outreach, engagement, and communications.
• Support early alert efforts by identifying and flagging at‑risk students within the first 4–6 weeks of the semester.
• Assist in collecting and summarizing student feedback on the course experience.

• Be in good academic standing (2.0 GPA or higher).
• Must be sophomores or higher.
• Strong written, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Familiar with UWSP campus (academic resources, residential life, campus activities).
• Ability to address sensitive concerns of students in a professional, tactful, and confidential manner.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and maintain professionalism.
• Ability to foster an open, friendly, and engaging environment that supports and respects the diverse needs of students.

• Currently an undergraduate student at the University of Wisconsin‑Stevens Point.
• Prior experience as a mentor, tutor, or related leadership position.
• Experience facilitating group discussions or presentations.
• Experience planning events.

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. The University 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.

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.