SENIOR STUDENT SERVICES SPECIALIST – University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee – Milwaukee, WI

Position Type Non-Teaching Academic Staff Appointment Type Fixed Renewable FLSA Status Exempt Percent 100 Posting Type Staff Introduction (Description of School/College/Dept/Program)

As Wisconsin’s 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 26,000 students 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 Wisconsin’s 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. In all, the university educates more than 27,000 students on its three campuses. 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 LGBT+ 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 UW-System to implement an inclusive housing policy.
Join the UWM family and the Milwaukee community and grow professionally and personally in your career and life. We make learning accessible at every age, stage of life and location. At UWM, we all share the motivation to learn and to excel. We value unique perspectives and possess the talent and desire to nurture ideas that make a global impact. The comforts and connections of a major metropolitan city meet the resources and expertise of a world-class research institution at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Job Summary

The UWM IEC Assistant Director (AD) will provide outreach, support, coaching and advocacy for marginalized students e.g. first-generation students, students of color, undocumented students and students of modest economic backgrounds. The IEC AD is responsible for providing co-curricular educational activities and intercultural leadership opportunities for campus community members within a social justice framework. This position will increase visibility, raise awareness and promote utilization of the IEC’s initiatives to all campus units and populations. The IEC AD is responsible for the coordination of student outreach and coaching, which includes but is not limited to coordination of hiring, training, and supervision, as well as, evaluation of student staff. This extends to serving as a resource person for information, referrals, and advocacy on behalf of marginalized students. In collaboration with Financial Aid, this position will provide leadership and coordination to the Lawton Scholars Program, a student success and retention initiative. The IEC AD will co-coordinate department assessment efforts as they relate to the department, division and university missions and values. The IEC AD will work with all units within the Centers for Advocacy and Student Engagement (CASE) to advance institutional investment in intercultural and social justice education.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• a minimum of one-year professional experience implementing diversity, inclusivity and/or social justice education in a higher education setting, the non-profit sector or the private sector.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in College Student Personnel, Non-Profit Management, Organizational Leadership, Social Justice Education, Social work or related field.
• A minimum of two years of experience working in program development and coordination related to social justice, intercultural competency development and marginalized populations.
• Demonstrated experience managing student staff and/or volunteers.
• Demonstrated evidence of bilingual or multiple language fluency.
• Demonstrated evidence of in-depth knowledge of intersectionality and intercultural program development.
• Demonstrated evidence of commitment to diversity within higher education as a conduit for cultural growth and learning.
• Demonstrated evidence of commitment and interest in serving students at a diverse, research access institution.

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 candidate’s 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. Candidates chosen for an interview will be required to submit official college transcripts.

UPDATE: The deadline has been extended to 5/10/2020.

Application Deadline 05/10/2020