<p>Recruitment Number 1638 Number of Vacancies 1 Working Title Student Services Specialist / Writing Specialist Classification Title Learning Center Specialist Proposed Salary to be Offered $38,332 / year Appointment Percentage (Budget) .8333 Position Summary</p> <p>The Student Services Specialist (also known as the Writing Specialist) will work closely with the Director of TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) to support the development, implementation, promotion, and evaluation of SSS programming and initiatives. This position assists in evaluating program effectiveness and provides recommendations for improvement. This position also provides support for the supervision, coordination, and support of the SSS program's tutoring services. That includes helping to coordinate all tutor hiring, training, evaluation and supervision. Student Services Specialist provides writing skills assessments for students, writing instruction, and writing tutoring to SSS participants both individually and in small-group settings. Finally, this position coordinates services for the Fostering Success for Independent Scholars (FSIS) program, which is housed within and administered by SSS.</p> <ul> <li>This is a full-time (40 hours/week), 10-month position. </li><li>The position IS contingent upon grant funding. </li></ul> <p>Position Type Staff/Administrative Pay Basis Annual FLSA Exempt Contingent Upon Funding No Is this position eligible for employment sponsorship, (H1B or PERM)? No Required Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>A Bachelor's degree in English, English Education, or a related field at time of application. </li><li>Experience instructing and/or tutoring students. </li><li>Experience empowering students and facilitating student success. </li><li>Computer literacy. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Master's degree in English, English Education, or a related field. </li><li>Minimum 2 years of experience instructing and/or tutoring at the post-secondary level. </li><li>Experience working with TRIO-eligible populations (first-generation college students, individuals from low-income households, or individuals with a documented disability). </li><li>Knowledge or experience working in TRIO. </li><li>Familiarity with retention issues. </li><li>Additional training and study. </li></ul> <p>Physical Demands</p> <p>Reasonable Accommodations</p> <p>UWL provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact hrinfo@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8013. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.</p> <p>All position descriptions are required to provide physical demands and working condition/environment and may not be published in the job announcement. For information on the physical demands and/or working conditions/environment for this position, please contact Human Resources at hrinfo@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8013.</p> <p>Working conditions and environment</p> <p>Office setting</p> <p>Miscellaneous Information</p> <p>Information about your Benefits</p> <p>Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial package from the university.</p> <p>Highlights include:</p> <ul> <li>paid vacation for 12-month positions. </li><li>excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage. </li><li>paid holidays and sick days. </li><li>after 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career. </li><li>benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation. </li></ul> <p>Benefit eligibility is determined at point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.</p> <p>Information about UWL and the Surrounding Region</p> <p>The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UW-La Crosse) provides a challenging, dynamic, and diverse learning environment in which the entire university community is fully engaged in supporting student success. Grounded in the liberal arts, UW-La Crosse fosters curiosity and life-long learning through collaboration, innovation, and the discovery and dissemination of new knowledge. Acknowledging and respecting the contributions of all, UW-La Crosse is a regional academic and cultural center that prepares students to take their place in a constantly changing world community.</p> <p>For more than a decade UW-La Crosse has been named one of Kiplinger's 100 Best Values in Public Universities and has appeared prominently on the U.S. News & World Report list of "America's Best Colleges" for more than 15 years, and is ranked #4 on its list of the Best Regional Public Universities in the Midwest. UW-La Crosse ranks 6th nationally among the Top LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges for 2018-19 by AffordableCollegesOnline.org (ACO).</p> <p>With a student population of roughly 10,500, the university offers 91 undergraduate programs, 21 graduate programs, and 2 doctoral programs through the following three colleges, the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities, the College of Business Administration, and the College of Science and Health, as well as the School of Education. There are over 600 full-time faculty and instructional academic staff, 75 percent of whom hold terminal degrees. UW-La Crosse boasts a retention rate (freshmen returning as sophomores) of 84 percent, graduation rate (degree within six years) of 70 percent, and is among only 12 institutions cited nationally by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for its success in linking campus culture and university leadership to outstanding graduation rates.</p> <p>UW-La Crosse's strategic plan Sustaining Excellence continues to move our community forward through its four pillars: increasing community engagement, achieving excellence through equity and diversity, investing in our people, and advancing transformational education. More information about the ongoing work of Sustaining Excellence is available at www.uwlax.edu/info/strategic-plan.</p> <p>The UW-La Crosse campus is in southwestern Wisconsin, nestled in a residential area of the City of La Crosse and positioned as part of a larger metro area with a population close to 140,000. The area, known as the 7 Rivers Region, is famous for its exceptional natural beauty which includes the Mississippi River on one side, majestic bluffs on the other, and views of rolling farmland and forested valleys in between. Abundant water, woodlands and varying terrain provide ample opportunities for year-round outdoor recreation. Only a couple of hours from Minneapolis or Madison, La Crosse enjoys the affordability and charm of small town living with larger city benefits. Three colleges, two world-class medical institutions, the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra, a restored nineteenth century downtown business district, and a number of galleries and art centers have made La Crosse a regional center for culture, entertainment, medical care, shopping, sports and recreation. More information about the La Crosse metro area can be found here: Choose La Crosse. Learn more about UW-La Crosse here: https://www.uwlax.edu/human-resources/services/talent-acquisition-and-employment/finalist-welcome/</p> <p>Civil Rights and Compliance Statement</p> <p>The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring faculty and staff that are qualified and broadly trained. UWL, in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act is committed to fostering an environment that embraces inclusive excellence and equitable treatment of all parties. Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status. Inclusive excellence is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for the University of Wisconsin La Crosse. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the Universities of Wisconsin community.</p> <p>Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)</p> <p>For the UWL Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see https://www.uwlax.edu/police/annual-security-report/ or contact the University Police Department at 608.785.9000.</p> <p>Redbook Position Yes Division/College Diversity and Inclusion Description of College / Department / Program / Division / Unit</p> <p>The office of Student Support Services (SSS) is proud to be a part of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and the Division of Access, Belonging & Compliance.</p> <p>Established in 1978, UWL's SSS program has been serving first-generation college students, students from income-eligible households, and students with disabilities for over 45 years, providing access to quality advising, tutoring, professional skill development, financial assistance, and much more. A federally funded TRIO program, SSS provides assistance to 350 eligible students each year.</p> <p>TRIO programs are funded through the Department of Education, providing educational opportunities designed to motivate and support students from disadvantaged backgrounds. TRIO includes eight distinct outreach programs that serve and assist students as they progress through academia from middle school through college. UW-La Crosse hosts two TRIO programs: SSS and the McNair Scholars Program.</p> <p>Duties/Responsibilities</p> <p>These are the job duties required for the position.</p> <p>Responsibility Statement Assistance and Support of Program Promotion and Implementation Duties to Support Responsibility</p> <ul> <li>Coordinate grant aid dispersal to eligible SSS students, at the direction of the SSS Director, and in collaboration with SSS staff and Financial Aid. </li><li>Create promotional materials and coordinate social media communications for the SSS program, at the direction of the SSS Director, and in collaboration with SSS staff and the communications intern. </li><li>Coordinate the updating and maintenance of the SSS website, at the direction of the SSS Director, and in collaboration with the SSS University Services Associate. </li><li>Facilitate workshops, orientations and in-service sessions. </li><li>Serve as a liaison for SSS to the English, Biology, and Chemistry Departments, and the Tutoring & Learning Center. </li><li>Attend staff, division, and campus meetings and events </li></ul> <p>Responsibility Statement Academic Support & Assessment Duties to Support Responsibility</p> <ul> <li>Instruct and tutor individuals and small groups in a variety of writing-related academic and non-academic work. </li><li>Assess SSS participants' writing and academic skills and needs based on major and advise accordingly. </li><li>Provide study skills and time-management instruction to SSS participants, individually or in small groups. </li><li>Stay current on writing requirements associated with applying to graduate and professional school. </li></ul> <p>Responsibility Statement FSIS Coordination Duties to Support Responsibility</p> <ul> <li>Assist SSS Director in conducting outreach to FSIS-eligible UWL students; conduct onboarding activities for new Independent Scholars; communicate (via email or in person) with program participants about current and anticipated needs, available supplies and services, upcoming events, etc.; and meet with students as requested </li><li>Determine supply needs for students (personal, household, school, etc.); acquire, catalog, organize and distribute supplies as needed; complete required purchasing documentation. </li><li>Maintain FSIS SharePoint, Canvas, and web pages </li><li>Track FSIS participant performance (retention, good academic standing, and graduation rates) </li></ul> <p>Responsibility Statement Administrative Duties Duties to Support Responsibility</p> <ul> <li>Maintain student records necessary for evaluations of grant assessment and academic support objectives. </li><li>Coordinate the collection, monitoring, maintenance, and reporting of SSS participant data at the direction of the SSS Director and in collaboration with the University Services Associate. </li><li>Collaborate and assist in annual reporting by creating various reports for SSS staff, campus and external constituencies, and the U.S. Department of Education. This will be done at the direction of the SSS Director and in collaboration with the University Services Associate. </li></ul> <p>Responsibility Statement Student Worker Supervision Duties to Support Responsibility</p> <ul> <li>Recruit, train, and manage team of 3-4 science peer tutors. </li><li>Recruit, train, and manage communications & marketing intern. </li><li>Recruit, train, and manage additional peer tutors in specialized subjects as needed. </li></ul> <p>Responsibility Statement SSS Outreach and Campus Involvement Duties to Support Responsibility</p> <ul> <li>Assist in outreach efforts to new SSS-eligible students by participating in campus events including, but not limited to, START, TREK, Campus Close-ups, and Involvement Fest. </li><li>Present to classes and student organizations about the services offered through SSS. </li></ul> <p>Posting Detail Information</p> <p>Posting Detail Information</p> <p>Posting Date 05/29/2025 Continuous Recruitment Yes Continuous Recruitment First Review Date 06/20/2025 Close Date Special Instructions</p> <ul> <li>This is a full-time (40 hours/week), 10-month position. </li><li>The position IS contingent upon grant funding. </li></ul> <p>Application deadlines</p> <p>TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Priority consideration is given to those candidates who apply by the listed 'First Review Date'. 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. If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact the Office of Human Resources.</p> <p>Confidentiality of Applicant Materials</p> <p>UWL is a state agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWL will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.</p> <p>CBC & Reference Check Policy</p> <p>All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.</p> <p>UW-La Crosse does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 608-785-8013.</p> <p>Position Contact Name Luke Fannin Position Contact Email lfannin@uwlax.edu</p>