Job description

Job Summary:

The Assistant Director designs, develops, and executes processes related to student services, event planning, admissions, marketing and communications, and programming for MBA students. This person will work with the Academic Director in managing, coordinating and facilitating the program. This position will support the execution of real- world learning opportunities for MBA students including corporate site visits, hands-on work experience, and student projects as well as advise students in all aspects of their academic experiences. The person in this position must have a strong professional presence with excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, a superior customer service focus, and should constantly seek ways to improve efficiency, processes, procedures and overall effectiveness of the Center.

This position will interact with MBA students, prospective students, alumni, employers, faculty, External Advisory Board members and university administration as well as represent the Center and the Wisconsin School of Business at events, committees and conferences.

Responsibilities:
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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.

• 20% Plans, organizes, administers, and manages processes and operations related to assigned area(s) of responsibility
• 20% 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
• 15% Serves as the program or unit liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups
• 20% Schedules logistics and secures resources to support the operational plans of the program or unit
• 10% 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 of professional experience

Preferred :

• Experience working with business professionals, companies or foundations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience in one or more of the following areas is desirable: student services, event management, project management, marketing, communications, budget/financial management, database management and/or record keeping.

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
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 addressing your qualifications and experiences specifically relating to the responsibilities of this position as described 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:

Stdnt Affairs Mgr(AE193)

Department(s):

A12-WISCONSIN SCH OF BUSINESS/NICHOLAS CTR FOR CF&IB

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

278434-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.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 per year

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