SET Student Ambassador at Wausau

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Position Title:
SET Student Ambassador at Wausau

Job Category:
Student Hourly

Job Profile:
Student Help

Job Summary:

Position Title: SET Student Ambassador-Wausau Campus

Department: The Office of Student Experience and Transformation (SET), University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP)

Position Type: Part-Time (Academic year, up to 10 hours per week)

Reports To: Director of SET and UWSP-Wausau Campus Staff

Position Summary:

The SET Student Ambassador serves as a visible representative of SET, to help spread awareness of the office's services, events, and impact across UWSP-Wausau Campus. This position will: 1) support critical public relations and outreach, strengthening SET's presence among students and ensuring students are informed and feel a sense of belonging throughout SET and UWSP; 2) help cultivate student's access to SET's services, which includes transformational programming, enhancing student experience, achieving academic success, and supporting leadership development; and 3) they will work in close collaboration with the Wausau Campus staff and student staff to help students connect, build community, and achieve success in and out of the classroom.

Compensation: $12 per hour

Hours: Up to 10 hours per week

Responsibilities:

1. Represent SET at campus-wide initiatives to build visibility and engagement: The SET Student Ambassador serves as a key point of connection between SET and students at UWSP. They attend campus wide events, tabling opportunities, panels, and presentations as a student voice of the office. This position will provide brief overviews, share student-centered perspectives, and invite students to participate in SET's enhancement of the student experience and academic support efforts.

2. Support Operations, Co-Design Programming, and Serve as a Lead Collaborator for SET at Wausau Campus: The SET Student Ambassador plays a key role in supporting the daily functioning of their assigned center/office area. They assist with task management, create, and communicate with the students and staff to ensure center/office goals are met and day-to-day operations run smoothly. They help oversee opening and closing routines, space maintenance, and event preparation. Their operational leadership allows the center/office to function as a reliable, trusted space on campus for all who enter. They co-designs events, workshops, and student-centered initiatives that support the student engagement, experience, and academic needs of students. They assist with outreach efforts by promoting events and assisting with representation of the center/office at campus-wide engagement opportunities.

3. Serve as an outreach liaison to student organizations and UWSP initiatives: The SET Student Ambassador will attend student organization meetings on a rotating basis, particularly student organizations that are supported through SET and Wausau Campus Student Government Association. In these spaces, they will offer updates on SET services, upcoming events/programming, scholarships/grants and financial literacy opportunities, employment, etc. The SET Student Ambassador will serve as a representative on the Wausau campus events committee, support Lawton Grant's requirement activities, and other campus wide collaborations that align with student engagement, student experience, and retention.

4. Support SET communication and collect student feedback: The SET Student Ambassador will collect informal student feedback, support student inquiries, and identify any gaps in communication. This collection of student feedback will enhance SET's strategy with supporting UWSP students. The SET Student Ambassador serves as a student voice and advocate, which will help SET continue to uplift student voices while ensuring the mission of supporting student experience and academic success at UWSP.

5. Other Expectations: Represent SET and UWSP in a manner that exemplifies genuine respect and professionalism. Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical standards in mentoring relationships. Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Be in good academic standing (2.0 GPA or higher)
• Sophomore (2nd year) standing preferred
• Strong public speaking, peer engagement, and interpersonal communication skills
• Familiar with UWSP Campus (i.e., Academic resources, campus activities)
• Reliable and comfortable representing department throughout UWSP campus
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Currently a full-time undergraduate student at UWSP-Wausau Campus
• Prior experience as a mentor, campus leader, orientation leader, admissions ambassador or related leadership position.
• Experience facilitating group discussions or presentations.
• Experience planning events

Application Instructions:

1. Resume
2. References: Two with their contact information (email and phone number) and how they are related to you (i.e., my current or past supervisor, advisor, teacher)
3. Availabilities: List the hours that you can generally work, Monday-Friday

Key Job Responsibilities:

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.EverythingPointsHere.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.

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.