UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-STEVENS POINT
COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

Position #08-25AS50          

Position:
School of Education Recruitment & Retention Coordinator

Position Description:
The School of Education at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point seeks an energetic, organized individual with a strong commitment to student success, a background in student development, knowledge of academic advising, and experience with recruitment and retention of students with diverse backgrounds and in high needs teacher certification areas.  

Primary duties will include: 

• Plan and facilitate on-campus recruitment efforts for students of diversity and in high needs areas
• Build relationships with regional Wisconsin K-12 and post-secondary schools, and community agencies
• Collaborate with faculty and staff in the School of Education and across campus to identify/recruit/retain teachers of diversity and in high needs areas, including partnering with other programs
• Develop and deliver creative, compelling print materials and large group presentations
• Advise secondary teaching majors, especially in high needs areas, including coordinating recruitment and induction programs
• Coordinate support programs for students, for academic success, professional tests, and field experiences, especially in matters related to diversity and high needs areas
• Write and coordinate grants aimed at recruitment/retention of candidates of diversity and in high needs areas
• Collaborate with counterparts throughout the state, including collecting and analyzing data on recruitment/retention and program improvement

Department/University Description:
The School of Education is located within the College of Professional Studies, offering majors in elementary, early childhood and exceptional education to approximately 700 students.  We also offer teacher certification for approximately 900 secondary majors.

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is the only degree-granting institution in the north central part of the state.  Founded in 1894 as a teacher-training institution, UWSP now offers 54 undergraduate majors and confers master’s degrees in 12 disciplines (including Education).  Enrollment surpasses 8,000 students.  See our website http://www.uwsp.edu

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in education or education-related field
• Successful teaching &/or administration in K-12 &/or university setting
• 3+ years experience working with diverse populations
• Experienced, licensed teacher (preferred)
• Expertise in recruitment/retention of students of diversity and in high needs areas (preferred)
• Willingness to travel regionally (including valid WI drivers license)
• Demonstrated technology skills (e.g., digital slideshows, web pages, spreadsheets)

Appointment Date:
July 1, 2008

Terms of Employment:
This is an annual, full-time, Category A academic staff position.  Salary:  $38,000-40,000 with excellent benefits.

Application Procedure:
Please send credentials including letter of application, resume, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and names, addresses and phone numbers of three references to:

Dr. JoAnne Katzmarek, Associate Dean and Head
School of Education
College of Professional Studies
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI 54481

 Deadline:
Open until filled.  Screening will begin April 14. 

The University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, Vietnam era veterans, disabled veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Employment will required a criminal background check.