Position Type Limited Appointment Appointment Type Limited Pay Basis Annual Salary Grade 26 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 branch campuses in Waukesha and Washington County.
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/diversity-equity-inclusion/about-dei/
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 Associate Director for Events and Operations (Student Union Associate Director (Inst) provides the overall leadership and supervision of the following Student Union functional areas: Event Services, Building Operations (Mechanical Services/Custodial Services areas), Information Center, Building Management, Production Services, and leadership for the departmental fiscal management and budget development practices.
The position is responsible for 22 full time staff and numerous student staff. Provides direction, mentoring and leadership to all staff through effective communication of expectations, performance management and guidance with day-to-day issues and conflict resolution. The position ensures facility oversight as well as planning and execution of facility renovations and major maintenance projects. The position responds to facility and operations related emergencies as requested by the Director and serves as primary departmental liaison to facility tenants. Learn more about the Division of Student Affairs HERE and UWM’s Student Union HERE.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Four or more years of progressively increasing responsibilities in a student affairs and/or student union setting in higher education is required
- At least three of the four years of experience must be directly related to managing events, building operations or facility maintenance in a leadership/supervisory capacity
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree.
- Experience leading a diverse events and operations staff
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to provide clear communication with stakeholders (customer service)
- Experience managing complex budgets and assessing operational needs.
- Experience supervising and coaching managers and individuals as well as students.
- Proven success independently executing complex projects (building, capital or construction/remodeling).
- Strong background working with college students in the area of event management.
- Demonstrated commitment to student development
- Demonstrated commitment to the core values of the division
Target Salary Range $85,000 - $100,000 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 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
Application Instructions
When referencing employment history, please address your experience with the minimum and preferred qualifications listed above. Please provide this information by uploading a resume, cover letter, and reference list including email and phone numbers 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.
UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications.
Application Deadline 04/14/2024