Badger Built Fellow

Job Summary:

Under the general direction of the Director of Student-Athlete Development, each fellow will be expected to help support and/or manage various Badger Built initiatives including programs, systems, processes, and events. This 11-month paid opportunity enables participants to contribute significantly to the success of Wisconsin Athletics while integrating real-world experience. Fellows will play a pivotal role in shaping the student-athlete experience, encompassing peak performance, exploration, and community. Responsibilities include active involvement in committees, execution of large-scale initiatives, and independent projects designed to prepare student-athletes to win now & beyond.

Each fellow will specialize in one of three areas related to the student-athlete experience, which are detailed here: https://uwmadison.app.box.com/v/BadgerBuiltFellowPosition. Opportunities also exist for cross-collaboration and exposure to various departments within athletics. Working collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders, the fellow will make a significant impact on student-athletes, the department, and the organization as a whole. These individuals will also participate in the Emerging Leaders Program to gain hands-on experience, build their network, explore career options, and develop essential professional skills.

Responsibilities:

Coordinates one or more programs within the unit's scope of responsibility and coordinates all aspects of a project or program to promote student learning and development. Assists with coordinating any activities and providing facilitation and developing curriculum design for ongoing and new educational initiatives.

• 50% Assists with scheduling, logistics, securing resources, and facilitating one or multiple student affairs programs, activities, and/or services
• 25% Assists with the design of student-focused programming and associated resources and materials to promote new and ongoing educational initiatives
• 20% Provides guidance on resources for individual students or internal stakeholder groups
• 5% Serves on collaborative committees and executes essential and administrative functions

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:

- Able to manage multiple projects with a high level of attention to detail
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Intentional about building meaningful relationships/connection
- Strong self/social awareness skills and capable of professionalism in various settings
- Commitment to continuous improvement and departmental impact
- A proactive self-starter that embraces a growth mindset, feedback, and adaptability

Work Schedule:

Schedule will be set upon hire. After hours, holiday work, and weekend work may be required as scheduled and operationally needed.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Terminal, 11 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding

Salary:

Minimum $19.83 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications

Additional Information:

- This fellowship is a limited-term, 11-month appointment.
- Paid time off is accrued for the duration of the appointment.
- This position is not eligible for health insurance or other benefits.

Conditions of Appointment: This is a 100% University Staff - Project appointment. 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.

How to Apply:

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received no later than 11:55 p.m. CST on the assured consideration date. Please complete the online application and attach the materials listed below:

1. A letter of interest describing your interest in working within one or more of the specialized areas, specifically addressing your relevant work experience and transferable skills to this opportunity.
2. A comprehensive resume detailing your relevant experience.

Applicants selected to participate further in the selection process will be notified directly. All applicants will be notified once a final selection has been made and the search has been completed.

Contact:

Tianwei Miller
tm6@athletics.wisc.edu
608-265-4138
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

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Official Title:

Student Affairs Prog Coord(AE061)

Department(s):

A42-INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS/STUDENT DEVELOPMENT

Employment Class:

University Staff-Fixed Term

Job Number:

314750-CJ

 

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