Master’s Programs Assistant Director
University of Wisconsin Colleges, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244
Master’s Programs Assistant Director page is loaded## Master’s Programs Assistant Directorremote type:
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Milwaukee, WItime type:
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Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id:
JR10008331## ***Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.***## **Position Title:**Master’s Programs Assistant Director## **Job Category:**Academic Staff## **Employment Type:**Regular## **Job Profile:**Academic Program Manager## **Job Duties:**The Master’s Programs Assistant Director provides management, and direct oversight of a comprehensive array of student–centered services for Master’s Programs. The Assistant Director will perform activities which include academic advising and mentoring, monitoring progress towards the degree, course and/or enrollment management, course and/or program assessment, academic program review and organizing graduate student events. Further, the Assistant Director will be responsible for the administration and alignment of Master’s degree programs (MS, MBA, EMBA) and the pursuit of strategic initiatives to strengthen core programs at the Masters levels. Additionally, ensure effective and coordinated delivery of Master’s Student Services, and programs. The Assistant Director will coordinate the department’s admission of graduate business students. This position reports to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs of the Lubar College of Business.Duties & Responsibilities:•
Advise, coach, and guide admitted Graduate Business students through the exploration of Lubar’s array of courses leading to a graduate degree.
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Maintain thorough knowledge of graduate programs and requirements as well as the benefit of completing a program at the Lubar College of Business.
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Foster and support key initiatives and processes for marketing and recruitment activities of master’s students.
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Build a strong work culture in the master’s office to achieve performance standards and accountability.
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Planning and overseeing events and activities for master’s programs.
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Support the preparation of AACSB documentation.
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Supervise, train, and coach student worker(s) associated with the Master’s program.
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Other duties as assigned.## **Key Job Responsibilities:*** Assists stakeholders with preparing and/or maintaining documentation, financial management, and/or reporting requirements related to sponsored grants, contracts, or agreements* Provides full service advising resources and services, provides information about educational options and academic requirements, and communicates directly with students regarding all aspects of the advising process* Manages degree programs and/or certificates, high impact practice programming and events, and curriculum development and implementation* Leads the development and implementation of academic program initiatives* May exercise 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 FTE or equivalent employees* Serves as the liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups to identify and maintain academic program-related partnerships* Identifies, proposes, and implements new or revised unit operational policies and procedures to comply with regulations, institutional policies, and academic program objectives* Evaluates existing academic program strategy and makes recommendations to unit leadership for program enhancement* May manage the unit budget and approve unit expenditures## **Required Qualifications:**•
Master’s degree
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Experience with admissions and student advising in higher education
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Experience supervising professional staff**Preferred Qualifications:**• Experience managing enrollment and student retention initiatives
• Experience collaborating with faculty members to develop and enhance academic programs
• Collaborated on development of graduate programs communications and brand messaging
• Highly organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities**Target Salary Range:**
Starting salary is $75,000. (Final salary offer will be determined based on qualifications and experience)## **How to Apply:**Interested applicants are required to apply online a provide a cover letter and detailed resume/CV that addresses your professional level work experience as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications. Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates’ application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications. ## **Contact Information:**Suha Abdalla Omarisomari@uwm.edu(414)251-6995**Reasonable Accommodations**
Pursuant to , UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact **uwm-jobs@uwm.edu** or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
**Confidentiality of Applicant Materials**
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
**CBC and Reference Check Policy**
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
**Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)**
For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see , or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.
**Employment Authorization**
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.**UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer**
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsin’s second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds.UWMis one of 146 top research universities recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification #J-18808-Ljbffr
Partially Remotelocations:
Milwaukee, WItime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id:
JR10008331## ***Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.***## **Position Title:**Master’s Programs Assistant Director## **Job Category:**Academic Staff## **Employment Type:**Regular## **Job Profile:**Academic Program Manager## **Job Duties:**The Master’s Programs Assistant Director provides management, and direct oversight of a comprehensive array of student–centered services for Master’s Programs. The Assistant Director will perform activities which include academic advising and mentoring, monitoring progress towards the degree, course and/or enrollment management, course and/or program assessment, academic program review and organizing graduate student events. Further, the Assistant Director will be responsible for the administration and alignment of Master’s degree programs (MS, MBA, EMBA) and the pursuit of strategic initiatives to strengthen core programs at the Masters levels. Additionally, ensure effective and coordinated delivery of Master’s Student Services, and programs. The Assistant Director will coordinate the department’s admission of graduate business students. This position reports to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs of the Lubar College of Business.Duties & Responsibilities:•
Advise, coach, and guide admitted Graduate Business students through the exploration of Lubar’s array of courses leading to a graduate degree.
•
Maintain thorough knowledge of graduate programs and requirements as well as the benefit of completing a program at the Lubar College of Business.
•
Foster and support key initiatives and processes for marketing and recruitment activities of master’s students.
•
Build a strong work culture in the master’s office to achieve performance standards and accountability.
•
Planning and overseeing events and activities for master’s programs.
•
Support the preparation of AACSB documentation.
•
Supervise, train, and coach student worker(s) associated with the Master’s program.
•
Other duties as assigned.## **Key Job Responsibilities:*** Assists stakeholders with preparing and/or maintaining documentation, financial management, and/or reporting requirements related to sponsored grants, contracts, or agreements* Provides full service advising resources and services, provides information about educational options and academic requirements, and communicates directly with students regarding all aspects of the advising process* Manages degree programs and/or certificates, high impact practice programming and events, and curriculum development and implementation* Leads the development and implementation of academic program initiatives* May exercise 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 FTE or equivalent employees* Serves as the liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups to identify and maintain academic program-related partnerships* Identifies, proposes, and implements new or revised unit operational policies and procedures to comply with regulations, institutional policies, and academic program objectives* Evaluates existing academic program strategy and makes recommendations to unit leadership for program enhancement* May manage the unit budget and approve unit expenditures## **Required Qualifications:**•
Master’s degree
•
Experience with admissions and student advising in higher education
•
Experience supervising professional staff**Preferred Qualifications:**• Experience managing enrollment and student retention initiatives
• Experience collaborating with faculty members to develop and enhance academic programs
• Collaborated on development of graduate programs communications and brand messaging
• Highly organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities**Target Salary Range:**
Starting salary is $75,000. (Final salary offer will be determined based on qualifications and experience)## **How to Apply:**Interested applicants are required to apply online a provide a cover letter and detailed resume/CV that addresses your professional level work experience as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications. Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates’ application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications. ## **Contact Information:**Suha Abdalla Omarisomari@uwm.edu(414)251-6995**Reasonable Accommodations**
Pursuant to , UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact **uwm-jobs@uwm.edu** or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
**Confidentiality of Applicant Materials**
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
**CBC and Reference Check Policy**
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
**Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)**
For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see , or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.
**Employment Authorization**
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.**UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer**
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsin’s second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds.UWMis one of 146 top research universities recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification #J-18808-Ljbffr