BEN STUROMSKI, M.S. PHONE (715) 897-7407 bensturomski@gmail.

com
4905 County Road B, La Crosse, WI 54601
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Winona State University Winona, MN [2016 - Present]
Warrior Hub Financial Aid Counselor
Counsel and advise students and parents on all aspects of financial aid while maintaining
a high degree of confidentiality
Plan, direct, implement and manage a comprehensive program of student financial aid
Manage and administer the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Program
Manage and administer WSUs Financial Literacy Program
Work with financial aid applications and apply federal and state rules and regulations
regarding the verification process
Advise students at Warrior Hub enrollment services on key university processes and
procedures related to registrars functions, financial aid, DARS, graduation, student
accounts, academic records, etc.

VITERBO UNIVERSITY La Crosse, WI [2014-2016]

Office of Undergraduate Admission Transfer Admission Counselor
Counsel and advise students and families regarding the University, transfer credits,
course selection, degree audit, financial aid process, on-campus housing, and enrollment,
as well as provide credit evaluations
Provide initial, first-semester, academic advisement to students regarding course, major,
and career selection in accordance with degree requirements and transfer credits
Assist in development and implementation of Viterbo Transfer Transition and Peer
Mentor Program
Plan and coordinate new student orientation, registration, and transitional events
Review and score student applications and other submitted materials for the purposes of
making admission decisions to undergraduate programs
Coordinate articulation agreements between various two-year institutions and technical
colleges across the region
Represent Viterbo University in large and small group presentations, both on and off
campus to prospective students, two-year college staff, alumni, and benefactors

NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY DeKalb, IL [2013-2014]

Provosts Office - Student-Athlete Academic Support Services - Academic Coordinator
Advised at-risk student-athletes on course, major, and career selection according to
University and NCAA regulations while monitoring student-athlete course
registration/enrollment
Mentored, advised, and monitored at-risk student-athletes academic progress and
development according to University academic requirements
 Developed and implemented NIU Summer Bridge Program for at-risk student-athletes
Assisted in the recruitment of prospective students and their families and communicated
academic procedures regarding NIU and their subsequent enrollment
Managed and led academic staff consisting of two GAs and four interns

ACADEMY FOR SCIENCE AND AGRICULTURE St. Paul, MN [Jan. 2013-June 2013]
Educational Assistant
Assisted in the classroom instruction of secondary education science and math courses to
academically at-risk students
Provided supplemental instruction and mentoring to individuals and small groups of
students with learning disabilities and/or academically at-risk
Tutored, mentored, and advised students through after school tutoring program

EDUCATION
MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY - MOORHEAD Moorhead, MN [2016 - 2017]
Master of Science, M.S. Ed., Educational Leadership Higher Ed. Administration

NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY DeKalb, IL [2013-2014]

Master of Science, M.S. Sport Management

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-LA CROSSE La Crosse, WI [2007-2012]

Bachelor of Science, B.S. Education

RELATED SKILLS, EXPERIENCES, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

UNIVERSITY AND STUDENT AFFAIRS SKILLS
Experience working and collaborating with University schools, colleges, advising offices,
records and registration, admissions, housing, financial aid, and orientation offices
Well versed in ISRS, PeopleSoft, Ellucian Colleague and Recruiter, GradesFirst, D2L,
Blackboard, Moodle, Knowledge Lake, and Teamworks software systems
Served as volunteer for College Goal Wisconsin, a program run by the Wisconsin
Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators.

BOYS TO GENTLEMEN PROGRAM La Crosse, WI [Nov. 2011-Dec. 2012]

Volunteer Mentor
Evening mentoring program coordinated through African-American Family Liaison for
the La Crosse School District
Served in a mentor role, providing guidance, support, and knowledge to at-risk La Crosse
area youth
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
Minnesota Association of Financial Aid Administrators

AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Strzelczyk Award in the Sciences - UW-La Crosse (May 2013)
UW-L Foundation Murphy Award for Academic Excellence Nominee (March 2013)
UW-L Outstanding Senior in Physics Award Winner (January 2013)
Published peer-reviewed research - Wisconsin Mathematics Council Journal (Nov. 2012)
UW-L Outstanding Performance in Mathematics Award (Dec. 2011)
UW-L Football team member and four year letter winner (2007-2010)
UW-L Athletics Scholar Athlete (2007-2010)
Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Scholastic Honor Role (2007-2010)
Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Scholar Athlete Nominee (2010)

REFERENCES

Robert Forget Monique Bernoudy

Former Dean of Admission Associate Director (CHAMPS/Life Skills)
Viterbo University Northern Illinois University
(608) 572-0523 (815) 753-9182
W3886 Highland Dr. mbernoudy@niu.edu
La Crosse, WI 54601-8613 2412 Orchid Ct.
Naperville, IL 60540-9239

Paul Stern Mari Livingston

Associate Director of Warrior Hub Associate Director of Financial Aid
Winona State University Winona State University
175 W. Mark Street 175 W. Mark Street
Winona, MN 55987 Winona, MN 55897
(507) 457-5613 (507) 457-5090