Director of ASM Staff & Programs

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Job Summary:

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Serves as the liaison by collaborating with internal and external stakeholder groups and providing organizational information

• Oversight of assessment initiatives and key performance indicators in ASM

• Facilitate monthly or as needed reports for student leaders on the ASM Internal Budget and serve as the primary point of contact for the ASM Vice Chair

• Serve as the ASM advisor to the Press Office Director, SACGB Chair, and regularly attend and engage in the Student Activity Center Governing Board (SACGB), Student Transportation Board, and Contracted Student Services Advisory Board

• Develops and audits the budget

• Develops operating policies and procedures to comply with regulations, institutional policies, and objectives

• Advise and connect regularly with individual student leaders including the ASM Chair, ASM Vice Chair, SSFC Chair, and SSFC Vice Chair within ASM and attend Student Council meetings

• Directs strategic planning initiatives and establishes objectives to ensure appropriate use of financial, administrative and staffing resources, and alignment with the strategic plan

• 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

Department:

Student Affairs, Student Advocacy, Associated Students of Madison (ASM)

The Associated Students of Madison (ASM) is the official student governance body of UW-Madison, representing the needs of over 50,000 students. ASM is composed of roughly 50 elected or appointed students, 8 professional staff members, and 200 student appointees on committees that hold legal rights to recommend university policies, budgets, and candidates for UW employment. ASM allocates over $75 million in segregated university fees each year and is responsible for management of the Student Activity Center and distribution of the student bus pass. The roles of ASM can be divided into three categories: direct action, governance, and service.

ASM is part of Student Affairs at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, led by the vice chancellor for student affairs. Our staff is dedicated to serving students and to helping them succeed in and out of the classroom in areas including health and well-being, student success and belonging, leadership and engagement, and student advocacy. Student Affairs includes departments led by the dean of students; departments that provide belonging-based spaces and leadership resources; the Wisconsin Union; University Health Services; and University Recreation and Wellbeing.

Compensation:

The expected minimum starting salary for this position is $95,000.00 annually. Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf 

Required Qualifications:

• A strong commitment to student shared governance

• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and facilitate student advocacy programs that enhance student learning, development, and success

• Experience providing strategic direction, setting goals, and overseeing day-to-day operations

• Ability to develop, implement, and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and university guidelines

• Experience supervising staff, including hiring, training, coaching, and performance management

• Budget management experience, encompassing planning, monitoring, and responsible resource utilization

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across campus with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds and perspectives

• Understanding of student development theory as it pertains to supporting and advising student leaders to promote student success

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:

Master’s Degree Required

Doctoral Degree Preferred

How to Apply:

To begin the application process, please click on the "Apply Now" button. As part of your application, you will need to upload the following documents:

1. A current resume.
2. A cover letter that addresses your experience and qualifications relevant to this position.

Application reviewers will evaluate the materials you submit, including your resume and cover letter, to identify qualified applicants who will advance in the recruitment process. Please ensure that your application is complete and submitted by the deadline to be considered for this position. Successful applicants must be authorized to work in the United States by their start date and must maintain continuous work authorization for the duration of their employment (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).

Contact Information:

Angel Cartagena, hr@studentaffairs@wisc.edu, 608-890-2570

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