Assistant Director Of Student Success

Job Summary:
The Assistant Director of Student Success will coordinate the operations of the success coaching initiative for undergraduate business students in the Wisconsin School of Business Undergraduate Program. They will oversee two outstanding Student Success coaches and be a member of the larger Student Success and Policy unit, which focuses on supporting students in navigating barriers and defining their path to success. The person in this role would also carry a caseload of students as a Success Coach and would meet regularly with students in both one-on-one and consultation settings.

They will also be involved in the day-to-day coordination and implementation of several key student success programs, including taking leadership on at least one student-facing programming initiative.

We look forward to having a new team member join our innovative and collaborative team that supports holistic student growth and excellence for undergraduate students within the Wisconsin School of Business!
Responsibilities: Develops, evaluates and implements programs and recruitment efforts in order to support student success in various student affairs. Assists in the development of internal partnerships in support of program events and engages students related to advising, student conduct, or advocacy.

• 25% Develops, plans, and directs staff implementation and operational work plans of one or multiple student affairs programs, activities, experiences, and/or services
• 5% Evaluates and promotes short and long term existing strategies and makes recommendations for program enhancement
• 20% Contributes to the design of student-focused programs and associated resources and materials to promote new and ongoing educational initiatives
• 25% Answers questions and provides information regarding student affairs resources to individual students and groups
• 15% Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees
• 5% Identifies, develops, and facilitates unit staff training opportunities
• 5% 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
Master's Degree
Qualifications:
Required:
- 3 years of experience in higher education
- 1 year of supervisory experience
- 2 years of experience executing initiatives to support students thriving

Preferred:
- 2 years of experience working with young adults or students in an advising, mentoring, or learning support capacity
- Experience in case management, consulting, or referring
- Experience with event or program coordination and implementation
- Ability to work effectively and compassionately with individuals and groups from a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies
- A commitment to growth in supervision skills demonstrated through engagement with trainings or other resources
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 $72,000 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. 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:
Student Affairs Asst Dir (B)(AE122)
Department(s):
A12-WISCONSIN SCH OF BUSINESS/UNDERGRADUATE PROG OFFICE
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
306539-AS