Assistant Director, SHR Center

Job Summary:

The Assistant Director of the Strategic Human Resource Management Center (SHR) plays a critical role in managing the day-to-day operations of the Center's programs, services, and initiatives with a goal of supporting SHR MBA and HR BBA students. This position is responsible for ensuring the successful execution of human resources-related educational events, alumni engagement activities, and applied learning experiences aimed at fostering student success in strategic human resource management careers. The Assistant Director works closely with university departments, external agencies, students, and alumni to respond to inquiries and create a positive learning environment for students.

This position requires a strategic thinker who can lead with agility and innovation to meet the evolving needs of students and stakeholders within the human resources industry. Under broad administrative direction, the Assistant Director manages policies, procedures, and logistical operations to align with the Institute's mission and ensure effective execution and value to student stakeholders. The role involves overseeing Center communications, developing educational programs, including the SHR professional mentor program, coordinating career treks and other applied learning opportunities, and ensuring a welcoming work environment and positive SHR Center culture that supports diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Responsibilities:

Oversees the daily management of programs, services, activities, facilities, policies and/or processes in order to support student success in various areas of student affairs. Works under broad, administrative direction with significant responsibility for assigned area(s) of responsibility. Responds to inquiries from University departments, educational institutions, the community, and/or external agencies. Strives to create a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive work environment.

• 30% Plans, organizes, administers, and manages processes and operations related to assigned area(s) of responsibility
• 10% Monitors, evaluates, and modifies processes, procedures, and/or standards, ensuring alignment with the Institution's mission, values, goals, and objectives, as well as all local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• 15% Advises and enforces Institution policies related to services in Student Affairs
• 5% Serves as the program or unit liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups
• 15% Schedules logistics and secures resources to support the operational plans of the program or unit
• 5% May monitor the program budget and approve expenditures
• 10% Communication and Marketing Strategy and Implementation: Plans Center communication strategy; manages periodic newsletters and Center social media platforms ensuring consistent communication
• 10% Educational and Event Development and Implementation: Organizes and oversees human resources-related events such as mentor programs, workshops, career treks, and other applied learning activities managing all logistical aspects

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

Qualifications:

Required:
- Minimum one year of work experience in an academic or business setting

Preferred:
- Experience working with business professionals, companies, or foundations
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Experience with WordPress, Salesforce, and other university software platforms
- Experience in one or more of the following areas is desireable: student services, event management, project management, social media marketing, LinkedIn page administration, communications, budget/financial mangement, database management, and/or record keeping
- Strong understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging principles to ensure a positive culture
- Prior involvement with student organizations, as a student or professional
- Knowledge of human resources professional associations and certifications

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 $60,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The employee 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. 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:

Se Yang
se.yang@wisc.edu
608-263-2975
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

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Official Title:

Stdnt Affairs Mgr(AE193)

Department(s):

A12-WISCONSIN SCH OF BUSINESS/STRATEGIC HR MGMT

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

308575-AS

 

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