Program Specialist Intersectional & Greek Programs - University Center - 21097
ATTENTION:
The University Center at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a Program Specialist Intersectional & Greek Programs (Student Affairs Program Specialist, AE192).
JOB DETAILS:
The Program Specialist Intersectional & Greek Programs responsibilities include leadership in designing and implementing campus-wide programs in the area of intersectional experiences and identities. These efforts include intersectional education, identity enrichment programs, and intersectional outreach. They reach out to and work closely with faculty, departments, organizations, and alumni to create these events and opportunities for the Campus community. The position also leads the MLK Celebration campus committee and identity education efforts annually. Position responsibilities will also include providing Greek Community support and advising 1 of 4 councils of the Greek Community including President monthly meetings, assessment data gathering, training, and recognition. Additionally, they will support unit leadership program coordination, ULEAD, and coordinate Greek programs semester as assigned. The position is also responsible for other departmental and campus planning as needed and evening and weekend hours will be necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
- 1 year of experience in organization advisement at a college/university setting or work experience with collaborative event planning.
- Commitment to student development, teaching and the ability to assess student needs and develop programs to meet those needs.
Preferred Characteristics:
- Master's degree and related work experience, preferably in higher education.
- Sensitivity to students and an ability to relate on many different levels to the diverse student, faculty/staff, and community contacts this position encounters is essential.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- A helpful, service orientation.
- Ability to establish positive and productive relationships with co-workers.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Be organized and self-directed.
- Technology skills that will enable one to be successful in this role.
- Able to balance competing priorities to meet all deadlines.
- Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
- Able to represent the unit, department and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in a positive manner.
- Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This description attempts to indicate the kinds and levels of responsibilities given this title and shall not be construed as defining all specific duties and responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to limit or modify the right of supervisors to assign, direct, and control the work of their employees. Statements of employee duties are not intended to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind of level or responsibility.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
Unit:
- Develop successful, collaborative relationships within and outside of the University community in order to enhance student learning and achieve the unit's mission and goals.
- Represent the department to the University community and external constituencies, such as national organizations and Alumni. Ensure the department is well respected by those we serve (including students, faculty, University administration, parents, and employers) by effectively communicating, and sharing the success and contribution of the unit and Greek Life to the University's mission, strategic plan, and recruitment and retention efforts.
- Participate in staff meetings as well as participate as a member of the Greek Advising Team.
- Will be an active participant in following applicable safety rules, regulations, University policy and risk reduction including necessary training and drills
- Assist with communicating the purposes & values of the Co-Curricular experience with students, faculty, families & community.
- Support and maintain the department's brand and ensure the department complies with university branding requirements. This includes the execution of departmental identity and logo in all media formats (print, electronic, and collateral), and includes conducting annual student satisfaction surveys.
- Develop, implement, and disseminate marketing materials through various communication mediums utilizing appropriate technologies and techniques.
- Provide data for and disseminate the Greek Community Annual Executive Report in coordination with the Greek Life and Community Outreach Manager.
- Collect, analyze, prepare, summarize, and disseminate data and trends relevant to areas of responsibility.
- Serve on various University Committees as assigned.
Advising Responsibilities:
- Direct supervision of Student Activities & Involvement: Graduate Assistant for Intersectionality (1) and Intersection Program Interns (3)
- Support the Programing Specialist- Enrichment, in supervising the Warhawk Connection Center Interns (3) and their work providing support to customers, managing the Warhawk Connection Center and its projects.
- Advising, with support of Student Activities and Involvement's Greek Advising Team, the Interfraternity Council (IFC) fraternities (9 chapters) in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of individual chapter and full council events, initiatives, and programs. Additional responsibilities include: attending meetings, events, and trainings as needed, completion of monthly presidents meetings, and meeting with chapter consultants as needed.
Programmatic:
- Greek - Support Greek Info Nights with the support of the Greek Life and Community Outreach Manager as directed.
- Greek - Greek 101 and development of educational materials with support from the Greek Advising Team.
- Development - Planning and Coordination of developmental programming of SAI in Collaboration with the Programming Specialist for Involvement.
Supervision Received:
General supervision received from the Director of Student Activities & Involvement.
Supervision Exercised:
Direct supervision of the Student Activities & Involvement Graduate Assistant for Intersectionality; Intersectional Program Interns (3+) Greek Council Executive Board (9) and Presidents (9).
UNIVERSITY INFORMATION:
UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class, affordable higher education programs to more students than neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin System. A collaborative team of 1,300 faculty and staff are devoted to the success of the university's 11,000 students at its main and Rock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices and academic programs - online and in person - from associate to doctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability, inclusion, and career development, 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-III level championship athletics. As a proud institution of access, more than 10 percent of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Students with Disabilities - a priority mission since the 1970s.
UW-Whitewater's campuses are located centrally near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, offering easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Near both Lake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells, the area attracts numerous visitors from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrant college community near the Kettle Moraine State Forest offering area residents seasonal outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campus is located in Janesville, a town of 60,000 located on the Rock River and known as Wisconsin's Park Place.
Belonging and mattering are central to the university's culture, and UW-Whitewater strives to maintain an environment where individual and collective efforts are valued and celebrated. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans.
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus University of Wisconsin System (https://www.wisconsin.edu).
Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).
Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and UW System Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.
For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. If you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within a range of $54,000 - $62,000 commensurate with the candidate's education, related experience, and qualifications.
UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.
CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources. UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer, therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:
Applications received by July 31st, 2024, are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at (262) 472-1024 or hr@uww.edu
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Joellen Shelton
262-472-1511
TO APPLY:
Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Name and contact information for three professional references
- Unofficial Transcripts
This Job ID is 21097.
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