Position Type Non-Teaching Academic Staff Appointment Type Fixed Renewable, Non-Teaching Pay Basis Annual Salary Grade 18 FLSA Status Exempt Percent 100% Posting Type Staff UWM Description
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsins second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 146 top research universities recognized as R1 by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Along with its main campus in Milwaukee, UWM has a branch campus in Waukesha.
UWM celebrates, values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all. Learn more here: https://uwm.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/about-dei/
School/College/Division Description
As Wisconsins only public urban research university, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has established an international reputation for excellence in research, community engagement, teaching and entrepreneurism. Designated an R1 research institution, UWM educates more than 23,000 students annually and is an engine for innovation in southeastern Wisconsin. Founded over 60 years ago in the belief that Milwaukee would need a great public university to become a great city, UWM has a dual research and access mission aimed at serving the diverse needs of Wisconsins largest metropolitan area by furthering opportunities at all levels for students who may be financially or educationally disadvantaged. More than one-third of its students are the first in their families to attend college, and 30 percent are students of color. It is the largest educator of veterans in Wisconsin, with more than 1,000 enrolled each year under the federal G.I. Bill. The Princeton Review named UWM a 2018 Best Midwestern university based on overall academic excellence and student reviews. UWM is committed to the full inclusion of LGBTQ+ campus constituents. In 2018, Campus Pride Index named UWM as one of the Best of the Best Top 30 LGBTQ-friendly postsecondary institutions in the United States. UWM was the first university in the nation to implement an inclusive housing policy.
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Milwaukee. 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.
Job Summary
The purpose of this position is to support the functions in the Academic Services area of the Registrars Office through activities associated with classroom assignments and class scheduling, acting as a functional administrator for the campus online classroom optimization and assignment software. Serve as a primary contact and content expert for classroom assignment functions, and administer the optimization and assignment process for each of UWMs academic terms. Support and engage in activities related to maintaining the Course Catalog, developing the Schedule of Classes, and student enrollment. Communicate and coordinate with constituencies internal and external to the Curricular & Faculty Services area to deepen understanding and broaden usage of end user functionality for classroom assignments and scheduling. Serve as a co-lead for an online student-accessible Schedule of Classes search tool.
The incumbent may have the option to perform these duties in a mostly-remote work environment, only being required to come to campus for occasional on-campus obligations.
The targeted annual salary range of $48,000 $55,000 will be determined by the finalists experience, education, training, internal/external pay equity, and other factors.
The Universities of Wisconsin offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet the diverse needs of our community and contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees also receive a vacation package at 176 hours during first year, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday (36 hours each year), and paid legal holidays.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualified applicants must have:
- Bachelors degree or commensurate combination of training and experience as a professional in a business setting
- Demonstrated ability to engage positively and in collaboration with others in a productive, forward-thinking manner, and to communicate effectively, courteously and tactfully
Preferred Qualifications
Preference for applicants who have:
- Demonstrated administrative experience with PeopleSoft or another similar integrated data management system
- Prior administrative experience with processes and procedures related to room or event scheduling software
- Demonstrated ability to learn and apply policies and procedures
- Experience in investigating, troubleshooting, and researching both software and practical issues
- Prior customer service-related experience or demonstrated ability to provide customer service
- Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment
Target Salary Range $48,000 – $55,000 Benefits and Total Rewards
As part of UWMs commitment to supporting the success of our team members through positive experiences, employees are provided with Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information. (Compensation figures are for example purposes only.) UWM Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life
Application Instructions
Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide a cover letter addressing your education/experience as they apply to all minimum and preferred qualifications, a resume, and a document listing the names and contact information for three professional references. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications.
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidates application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
All application materials will be further evaluated as evidence of excellent written communication skills. Candidate(s) selected for hire will be required to submit official college transcripts.
Application Deadline 08/11/2024