Job Description

ATTENTION:

The University of Wisconsin System, a premier system of public higher education, educates approximately 161,000 students each year and employs about 35,000 faculty and staff statewide. With 13 universities across 26 campuses and a statewide extension network with offices in every county, the UW System is a tremendous academic, cultural, and economic resource for Wisconsin, the nation, and the world. The UW System and its employees are purpose-driven, people-focused, and committed to stewardship. The Office of Enrollment and Student Success provides support to the Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs, the President of the UW System, and UW System universities and colleges in the development of policies and practices that improve the recruitment, retention, and ultimate success for students in the UW System. Of particular importance are efforts to maximize the educational benefits of diversity, maintain inclusive, equitable, and safe institutional environments, and engage institutional student affairs and enrollment management units as vital resources in fostering access and student success. POSITION SUMMARY Reporting to the Executive Director for Student Success, this position serves as a resource for implementing strategic student success initiatives across the UW System and providing operational support and direction for the office. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide consultation, guidance, and operational leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of student success initiatives across the UW System, in alignment with systemwide strategic goals.
• Provide operational leadership in collaboration with System and campus colleagues on ongoing student success initiatives, including Student Behavioral Health, 360 Advising, Student Success Summits, Fostering Success, and Veteran Student support.
• Collaborate with the Fund for Wisconsin Scholars on their student grant selection process and student mentor program.
• Support the efforts of student success-related campus stakeholder groups across UW System as assigned by supervisor, including coordination of and participation in meetings.
• Collaborate with institutional stakeholders to identify evolving needs/areas for improvement and assist with identifying strategies that support campuses in addressing student success challenges.
• Prepare office correspondence, reports, memoranda, presentations, and conference proceedings, including documents of a confidential nature.
• Provide operational leadership with the planning and development of meetings, webinars, and trainings, including staff retreats and strategic planning exercises.
• Coordinate recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of student success staff.
• Create and manage office and initiative websites including updating content and managing registration and evaluation forms.
• Provide guidance and input on policies related to student success.
• Receive, process, and respond to student and campus related inquiries.
• Stay up-to-date on national and regional trends in student success, and share information with institutions to support their efforts.
• Perform other duties and assist with special projects as requested by supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree from an accredited institution.
• At least 3 years of experience working in a higher education setting that includes project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and/or student success efforts.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize between many diverse assignments, escalate and resolve issues independently and operate under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated commitment valuing diversity and contributing to an equitable and inclusive working and learning environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree from an accredited institution.
• 5 or more years of experience working in a higher education setting that includes project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and/or student success efforts.
• Successful experiences working with students from underserved populations to improve higher education access and/or success.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate and coordinate teams in a higher education setting.
• Knowledge of issues and national trends related to retention and degree completion.
• Experience in analyzing and synthesizing a variety of different inputs to create reports and other documents in a variety of formats.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with a variety of stakeholder groups.
• Excellent communication (verbal, written, electronic) and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with administrative research and procedures in higher education or similar complex organizations).
• Prior experience developing and/or editing websites.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT This position is a full-time, salaried (exempt) Academic Staff Appointment. Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within a range of $56,250-66,250 annually, commensurate with the candidate\xe2\x80\x99s education, related experience, and qualifications. UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UWSA comprehensive benefit package, you can read our benefit summary guide: Summary \xe2\x80\x93 Faculty, Academic Staff & Limited Appointees. Furthermore, the UW System Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator is a tool designed to provide you with total compensation information. This position has the potential to be performed in a hybrid work schedule. Specifics regarding work location requirements will be discussed during the interview process. The UW System is required to conduct a criminal background and sexual harassment check for the selected finalist prior to employment. Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS To ensure full consideration, please submit application materials by 11:55 PM on Monday, May 8, 2023. However, applications may be accepted until the position has been filled. 1. Go to the UWSA Applicant Portal to submit your materials online and select the appropriate applicant portal, either External Applicants or Internal Applicants and click on the position title that you want to apply for.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions and be sure to include your salary expectations when asked in our applicant tracking system. In addition, please be sure to upload ALL THREE of the required documents: resume, cover letter, and references as PDF files. Failing to include any of these documents may disqualify your application. a. Your cover letter MUST specifically address how your education and experience relate to the position and qualifications. Be sure to emphasize the areas outlined under \xe2\x80\x9cMinimum and Preferred Qualifications.\xe2\x80\x9d
b. Your reference page should include the names, addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers for three professional references with at least one being from a current or previous supervisor. 3. Submit your application. The University of Wisconsin System Administration is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, minorities, and person with disabilities. Questions may be addressed to Shelby Buchanan, HR Business Partner: Shelby.Buchanan@uwex.wisconsin.edu.