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　　Please see Special Instructions for more details.

　　Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide a cover letter addressing your education/experience as they apply to all minimum and preferred qualifications, a resume, and a document listing the names and contact information for three professional references. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications.

　　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. Candidate(s) selected for hire will be required to submit official college transcripts.

　　The incumbent will have the option to perform these duties in a mostly-remote work environment, only being required to come to campus for occasional on-campus obligations. Salary will be determined by the finalist’s experience, education, training, internal/external pay equity, and other factors.

　　Position Information

　　Posting Details

　　Official Job Title ASSISTANT REGISTRAR

　　Working Title: Assistant Registrar of Academic Services

　　Position Number 02001668

　　Division Enrollment Management

　　Department B048000 REGISTRAR'S OFFICE

　　Position Type Non-Teaching Academic Staff

　　Appointment Type Fixed Renewable, Non-Teaching

　　Pay Basis Annual

　　Salary Grade 22

　　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

　　As Wisconsin’s only public urban research university, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has established an international reputation for excellence in research, community engagement, teaching and entrepreneurism. Designated an R1 research institution, UWM educates more than 26,000 students annually and is an engine for innovation in southeastern Wisconsin. Founded over 60 years ago in the belief that Milwaukee would need a great public university to become a great city, UWM has a dual research and access mission aimed at serving the diverse needs of Wisconsin’s largest metropolitan area by furthering opportunities at all levels for students who may be financially or educationally disadvantaged. More than one-third of its students are the first in their families to attend college, and 30 percent are students of color. It is the largest educator of veterans in Wisconsin, with more than 1,000 enrolled each year under the federal G.I. Bill. The Princeton Review named UWM a 2018 Best Midwestern university based on overall academic excellence and student reviews. UWM is committed to the full inclusion of LGBT+ campus constituents. In 2018, Campus Pride Index named UWM as one of the Best of the Best Top 30 LGBTQ -friendly postsecondary institutions in the United States. UWM was the first university in the nation to implement an inclusive housing policy.

　　Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Milwaukee. 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.

　　Job Summary

　　The Assistant Registrar, Academic Services manages all aspects of curricular and degree progress functions within the Registrar’s Office. The Assistant Registrar provides oversight and leadership for efforts related to the Registrar’s Office active role in catalog development, course and program approvals, schedule of classes development, classroom assignments, and degree audit standardization and consistency. In addition to providing supervision and leadership for staff in the Academic Services area, the Assistant Registrar is expected to understand and engage in daily processes related to the functions of the area, including, in particular, ensuring the cohesion of those functions. The Assistant Registrar also actively engages with the Associate Registrar and Registrar in collaborations with academic units across campus in relation to the functions of the Academic Services area. The Assistant Registrar serves in a leadership role in the Registrar’s Office and contributes to improved service across the department.

　　The incumbent will have the option to perform these duties in a mostly-remote work environment, only being required to come to campus for occasional on-campus obligations.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Bachelor’s degree or commensurate combination of training and experience as a professional in a business setting

　　Demonstrated administrative experience with PeopleSoft Campus Solutions or another similar integrated data management system

　　Demonstrated ability to form and lead cohesive teams to accomplish objectives

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Demonstrated ability to provide a vision for managing, developing, and maximizing the productivity of professional staff

　　Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and vision for providing excellent customer service

　　Experience as a high-level functional user of a student information system and related technologies

　　Understanding of applicable curricular policies and experience in procedural development and policy enforcement

　　Demonstrated ability to think creatively, balance competing priorities, and engage with others in a productive, forward-thinking manner

　　Target Salary Range $60,000 - $62,500

　　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 a cover letter addressing your education/experience as they apply to all minimum and preferred qualifications, a resume, and a document listing the names and contact information for three professional references. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications.

　　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. Candidate(s) selected for hire will be required to submit official college transcripts.

　　The incumbent will have the option to perform these duties in a mostly-remote work environment, only being required to come to campus for occasional on-campus obligations. Salary will be determined by the finalist’s experience, education, training, internal/external pay equity, and other factors.

　　Application Deadline 02/11/2024

　　Continuous (Open Until Filled?) No

　　If Continuous, Initial Review Date

　　Position Contact Name Susan Noss

　　Contact Phone 414-229-4255

　　Contact Email [email protected]

　　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 [email protected] 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 Academic Advising, Academic/Faculty Affairs, Accounting/Finance, Admissions, Extension, Outreach, and Public Engagement, External Relations, Financial Aid, Grants Management, Office, Administrative, and Clerical Support

　　Applicant Documents

　　Required Documents

　　Cover Letter

　　References

　　Resume

　　Optional Documents