Job Summary:
This position will be leading the team responsible for overseeing co-curricular student leadership development programs geared primarily towards Wisconsin School of Business (WSB) undergraduate students. That team consists of 2-3 full-time professional Leadership Programs Managers and 16-20 part-time undergraduate Leadership Program Interns. The Assistant Director will provide oversight, strategic vision, and support for the growing Business Badger Badge program under the umbrella of the Accenture Leadership Center. This program offers students the opportunity to earn up to five leadership badges focused on different aspects of the UW-Madison Leadership Framework. The Leadership Program Managers & Leadership Program Interns collaboratively provide the components of these badges, which include workshops, case competitions, conferences, and other large-scale student leadership development events.
This position will also support the engagement and leadership development of WSB students beyond the Business Badger Badge program. This includes oversight of 60+ Student Organizations, collaborative work with the Undergraduate Business Council (the student government body for WSB undergraduates), and other student engagement & recognition programs. All these efforts have a strong emphasis on inclusive leadership and helping to create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all.
Responsibilities:
Develops, evaluates and implements programs and recruitment efforts in order to support student success in various student affairs. Assists in the development of internal partnerships in support of program events and engages students related to advising, student conduct, or advocacy.
- 30% Develops, plans, and directs staff implementation and operational work plans of one or multiple student affairs programs, activities, experiences, and/or services
- 10% Evaluates and promotes short and long term existing strategies and makes recommendations for program enhancement
- 30% Contributes to the design of student-focused programs and associated resources and materials to promote new and ongoing educational initiatives
- 10% Answers questions and provides information regarding student affairs resources to individual students and groups
- 10% Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees
- 5% Identifies, develops, and facilitates unit staff training opportunities
- 5% May monitor the program budget and approve expenditures
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Education:
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred
Master's Degree
Qualifications:
Required:
- 2 years professional experience in Higher Education or related fields
Preferred:
- Knowledge and demonstrated understanding of student development
- Organizational perspectives of inclusion work, and an understanding of the complexities of inter/intra cultural interaction
- Excellent communication, training, and presentation skills
- Experience with supervising student and/or professional staff
- Experience with project management and/or event planning
- Ability to develop and deliver educational programming to students, with a focus on working in a multi-cultural environment
- Experience working with and advocating for people who have been traditionally underrepresented in business
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $79,500 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.
Additional Information:
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 need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
Diversity and inclusion are primary values for the Wisconsin School of Business and are integral to achieving our strategic goals. We seek candidates with an awareness of and commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion across all spectrums. Our school is committed to continuously increasing the cultural competence of its staff and faculty members through school-wide forums and professional development opportunities.
How to Apply:
Please complete the online application and attach a cover letter along with a comprehensive resume.
Our search committee will review all application materials after the posted deadline. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. We will notify all applicants once the search is completed and we have selected a top candidate. As applicants move on to next steps in the process, they will be asked to provide names and contact information (e-mail address, phone number, and mailing address) of at least three references.
Contact:
Rima Okbazghi
okbazghi@wisc.edu
608-262-2810
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Student Affairs Asst Dir(AE058)
Department(s):
A12-WISCONSIN SCH OF BUSINESS/UNDERGRADUATE PROG OFFICE
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
301078-AS
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings,
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