PointersWay for Success Coordinator
Listed on 2026-08-13
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Academic Advising & Student Services, School Counseling & Student Support
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Position Title:
Pointers Way for Success Coordinator
Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Terminal (Fixed Term)
Job Profile:
Stdnt Affairs Prog Spec
Job Duties:
Provides subject matter expertise in the development and execution of programs within the scope of student learning and development. Organizes the facilitation and development of curriculum design for on-going and new educational initiatives. Strives to create a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive work environment. Serve as the Pointers Way for Success Coordinator with the Office of Student Experience and Transformation at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP).
Pointers Way for Success is an invitation-only program for incoming students who demonstrate potential and a commitment to earning their degree. Students are selected through a holistic review conducted by the UWSP Admissions team, one that recognizes achievement in many forms and considers the full picture of the student’s educational experience. The Pointers Way Coordinator will be a part of this exciting new initiative to support the student overall experience during their first three semesters at UWSP, which includes but is not limited to: coordinating the summer bridge week, meeting with students at least one once per semester for early check-in, planning academic year programs to support student success, hiring/staffing student help, may teach first year seminar or related courses, and other duties as assigned.
The goal of the Pointers Way for Success project initiative is to increase the student participants’ persistence rate, maintain their good academic standing, and to increase graduation rates of the students it serves. This is a two-year project initiative funded position through UWSP for the period of May of 2026-June 30, 2028. This is an academic staff appointment that will be reviewed annually and is contingent on continuation of funding by UWSP.
** Full position description is available upon request. **
Key Job Responsibilities- Writes, edits, and publishes content for various communication projects and marketing platforms to align with strategic initiatives and established communication campaigns
- Organizes student-focused programming and resources to promote new and ongoing educational initiatives
- Serves as a subject matter expert regarding student affairs to internal and external stakeholders
- Generates and analyzes reports of curricular and unit outcomes
- Creates and maintains schedules, logistics, and resources for one or multiple student affairs programs, activities, and/or services
Department:
Office of Student Experience and Transition The Office of Student Experience and Transformation’s (SET) mission is to provide guidance and support to college students who are first generation or need help with their transition to the campus community. SET serves as a campus resource that provides engaging, welcoming, and academically integrated transitional experiences to enhance student development and success. SET serves as a bridge between the Student and Academic Affairs Divisions to offer co-curricular activities that complement the academic curriculum.
They can help improve students’ transition to college experience and enhance their development with self-confidence, social and leadership skills.
The Pointers Way for Success Coordinator is a full-time, salaried, exempt, annual (12-month), appointment for up to two years. Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within a range of $46,000 - $50,000 commensurate with the candidate’s education, related experience, and qualifications.
- Eligible Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package.
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Required Qualifications- Must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited…
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