This position reports to the Student Success Center Director in the School of Health Sciences and
Wellness and is responsible for School retention efforts and academic advising. The Retention
Coordinator is a SHSW liaison with UWSP Admissions. On a day-to-day basis, the Retention Specialist is
responsible for managing collaborative initiatives that impact outreach and recruitment, retention, and
student success of undergraduates in the School of Health Sciences and Wellness. The work of this
individual is highly complex and ever-changing to best meet the needs of students in various academic
programs. The Retention Specialist collaborates and connects School, college and campus constituents
and external constituents to leverage program efforts and School initiatives. The Retention Specialist
serves as the primary academic adviser to a select group of students and provides advising support when
needed for students across the entire School.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Serve as academic and career advisor for SHSW perspective, new, current, and transfer
students.
• Serve as instructor for HSW 100 – Student Success in Health and Wellness Professions
Involvement in School/UWSP recruitment events such as ViewPoint Days, Admitted
Student Days.
• Advise HOSA student organization at UWSP
• Manage Student Success Center Newsletter |
