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Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Academic Program Specialist
Job Summary:
This position will be primarily responsible for preparing exam packets prior to testing so as to be certain that each student’s exam has been received, is printed, and that the administrative requirements, including any accommodations, are clearly noted for our proctors. These responsibilities require the employee to be very organized and detail-oriented, so as to ensure that the student receives the correct exam and often involve communicating with instructors to obtain the exam and to clarify the administrative conditions.
This position is full-time, 100%.
Ongoing/Renewable
The work schedule is flexible and will be determined at the time of hire. Some flexibility to work evening hours may be required.
This position is fully on-site.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Identifies program, needs, contributes to the development of unit workflows, schedules logistics and secures resources for meetings, events, and interviews
- Coordinates program components and evaluates program effectiveness and provides recommendations for improvement
- May supervise the day to day activities of one or more academic programs and resolves issues exercising discretion to meet unit goals.
- Utilizes independent judgement regarding development, implementation, promotion, and evaluation for one or more academic programs, initiatives, or events
Department:
Division for Teaching and Learning, Testing & Evaluation Services
Testing and Evaluation Services provides the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus and the University of Wisconsin System with services related to assessment and evaluation. Our office provides scanning services, scoring and statistical analysis of exams and evaluations, and administration of local and national standardized exams. Staff within the department conduct nationally recognized research on test-related topics and have an extensive record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Compensation:
The starting salary for the position is $50,000 (but is negotiable based 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. Please review the summary of benefits for more information.
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Please review the summary of benefits for more information.
Required Qualifications:
Flexibility to work evening hours
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively, effectively, and productively as a team member
Critical thinking skills and ability to work independently
Basic understanding of Microsoft Office and web-based applications
Ability to stay calm under pressure
Education:
How to Apply:
Candidates will be required to upload a cover letter referring to related work experience and a resume detailing educational and professional background.
Candidates will also be presented with the option to manually enter Certifications, Education, Languages, and Website information.
The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process.
The deadline for assuring full consideration is January 28, 2026.
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.
Contact Information:
Emma Voight, emma.sippel@wisc.edu, 608-262-8152
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