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Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide:
- Resume
- Cover letter addressing your education/experience as they apply to all minimum and preferred qualifications
- A document listing the names and contact information for three professional references.
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 hire will be required to submit official college transcripts.
Position Information
Posting Details
Official Job Title STUDENT AFFAIRS MANAGER
Working Title: Student Affairs Manager for Arts Programming
Position Number 00967474
Division Student Affairs
Department B032800 UWM UNION
Position Type Non-Teaching Academic Staff
Appointment Type Fixed Renewable, Non-Teaching
Pay Basis Annual
Salary Grade 21
FLSA Status Exempt
Percent 100
Posting Type Staff
UWM Description
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. UWM is one of 146 top research universities recognized as "R1" by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Along with its main campus in Milwaukee, UWM has a branch campus in Waukesha.
UWM celebrates, values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all. Learn more here: https://uwm.edu/community-empowerment-institutional-inclusivity/about/
School/College/Division Description
UWM and Milwaukee have it all. Join the UWM family and the Milwaukee community and grow professionally and personally in your career and life. As the most diverse institution in the University of Wisconsin System, we're a learning destination for nearly 23,000 students. First-generation college students arrive here straight from high school, or years later - after starting families, changing careers or serving in the military. 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 UW-Milwaukee.
Job Summary
The Student Affairs Manager's primary responsibilities are to provide leadership in the area of operations, program development, supervision, and administration for the Union Art Gallery and Union Cinema, including directly supervising the student managers and indirectly supervising all student staff in those areas. This position is responsible for all operations and administrative support within the two operational units and the co-development of programming and services within the units. In addition, this position will lead and/or provide substantial support for student engagement/involvement initiatives and activities across campus including Fall Welcome, Winter Welcome, environmental programs, author visits, the Distinguished Lecture Series, athletic events, celebrations, award ceremonies, cultural events, student organization fairs, university recruitment events, and other unit activities. Additional responsibilities include co-leading graduate staff training and membership on the Union staff training committee.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualified candidates must possess the following:
- Masters degree required (non profit management, art history, MFA , higher education, counseling, student affairs, or related field)(Masters degree must be completed prior to June 1, 2025 )
- 2 years professional arts administration or event planning experience
Preferred Qualifications
Well-qualified candidates will possess the following:
- Experience in arts education programming, gallery exhibition development experience, performance art programming, and/or cinematic programming
- Demonstrated capacity to supervise staff
- Demonstrated experience managing a budget, completing organizational bookkeeping, and negotiating and processing contracts
- Demonstrated experience in partnership and/or funding development
- High school, college, young adult, or youth education work experience
Target Salary Range $53,000 - $59,000
Benefits and Total Rewards
As part of UWM's commitment to supporting the success of our team members through positive experiences, employees are provided with Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package (https://uwm.edu/hr/benefits/leave/) including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information. (Compensation figures are for example purposes only.) UWM Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life (https://uwm.edu/hr/benefits-to-benefit-you-and-your-life/)
Application Instructions
Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide:
- Resume
- Cover letter addressing your education/experience as they apply to all minimum and preferred qualifications
- A document listing the names and contact information for three professional references.
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 hire will be required to submit official college transcripts.
Application Deadline 12/08/2024
Continuous (Open Until Filled?) No
If Continuous, Initial Review Date
Position Contact Name Eric Jessup-Anger
Contact Phone (414)229-6821
Contact Email anger@uwm.edu
Application Notes
For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message "Your application has been submitted" is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.
Legal Notices
AA/EO Statement
UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
Reasonable Accommodations
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 http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, 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.
Job Categories Management/Supervisory, Student Services
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- References
Optional Documents