ATTENTION: The department of Academic Advising and Exploration Center at the University ofWisconsin-Whitewater seeks a Coordinator of Academic Standards & Programming (Retention Specialist, AE107).
JOBDETAILS: This position coordinates the programming for reinstated and students on probation; serves asthe Chair of the Academic Standards Committee, administers the duties and functions related to Academic Standards; assists with themanagement of students participating in the Early College Credit Program; and coordinates the administrative aspects of advising duringSOAR. The Coordinator serves as a liaison to campus offices/departments and performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree required (by the start date). Four years of academic advising orsimilar experience in a higher education setting (professional advising preferred). Experiencedeveloping and administering support programming for students. Progression of experiences, duties, andresponsibilities on a college campus. Commitment to a student-centered approach. Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of PeopleSoft orsimilar Student Information System highly preferred. Knowledge of EAB Navigate highlypreferred. Demonstration of excellent organizational, communication, presentation, and interpersonalskills. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnicbackgrounds. Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rulesand regulations including necessary training and drills. RESPONSIBILITIES: Office of Reinstated and Probationary Students Developprogramming to promote the success of probationary students. Serve as a campus resource for studentshaving academic difficulty. Collaborate with campus partners and coordinate efforts to facilitatestudent success. Utilize data analytics to evaluate services, create programming, and to educate thecampus community. Coordinate programming and success initiatives with campuspartners. Academic Standards Serve asthe Chair of the Academic Standards Committee. Update and maintain the Academic Standardswebsite. Serve as a resource for university standards to the campus community. Coordinate the appeal processes (including notification, review, and record keeping). Update student records in regard to academic standing. AdditionalProgramming Assist in coordinating the Early College Credit advising and orientationprocess. Assign AAEC staff responsibilities for SOAR programs. Assist in assigning advising loads post-SOAR programs. Pull reports required forsuccessful advising by AAEC staff. Miscellaneous Serve on University committees as appropriate. Provide mentorship and training toAAEC staff. Be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations includingnecessary training and drills. Perform other duties as assigned. CAMPUSINFORMATION: UNIVERSITY INFORMATION:
UW-Whitewater is a thrivingpublic university located in southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class, affordable higher education programs to morestudents than neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin System. A collaborative team of 1,300 faculty and staff aredevoted to the success of the university's 11,000 students at its main and Rock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices andacademic programs - online and in person - from associate to doctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability, inclusion, and careerdevelopment, UWW has approximately one-third first-generation students and boasts strength in many areas, especially business and education.The campus and community embrace the Warhawk Family spirit, supporting the university's arts and nationally recognized NCAA Division-IIIlevel championship athletics. As a proud institution of access, more than 10 percent of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center forStudents with Disabilities - a priority mission since the 1970s.
UW-Whitewater's campuses are locatedcentrally near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, offering easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitanareas. Near both Lake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells, the area attracts numerous visitors from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrantcollege community near the Kettle Moraine State Forest offering area residents seasonal outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campus islocated in Janesville, a town of 60,000 located on the Rock River and known as Wisconsin's Park Place.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks andencourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans.
ORGANIZATIONINFORMATION: The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus University of WisconsinSystem ().
Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing thattheir identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities ofapplicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. SeeWisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).
Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin SystemCriminal Background Check Policy and UW System Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater requires criminal backgroundchecks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidatesmust be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employmentduring an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment referencechecks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.
The University ofWisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations includingnecessary training and drills.
For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annualSecurity Report, see Annual Security and Fire Safety Report . If you would like a paper copy of the reportplease contact the UW-Whitewater Police at .
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary commensurate with the candidate's education, relatedexperience, and qualifications.
UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn moreabout the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee BenefitsBrochure .
SPECIAL NOTES: CONDITIONS OFAPPOINTMENT:
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visasponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain workauthorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources. UW-Whitewater is not ane-verify employer, therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by April 5th, 2024 , are ensured full consideration. Applications receivedafter that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited toparticipate in the next step of the selection process.
If you have questions regarding this recruitmentor if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at or .
For questions regarding this position, pleasecontact:
Melissa Walton
TO APPLY: Onlycomplete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:
Cover Letter Resume Name and contactinformation for three professional references This Job ID is20661 .
