DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES

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Company: University of Wisconsin–Madison
Location: Madison, WI 53706

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Position Summary:

The School of Medicine and Public Health at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for the position of Director of Student Services. This position directs mission critical student services processes including supervision, management and professional development of current staff, development and implementation of student services programming, and strategic planning and policy development supporting student life throughout all years of the MD program. The Director works closely with the Associate Dean for Students on all aspects of student services administration and also works regularly with leadership and staff across the Department of Academic Affairs and especially with the Medical Education Office on a wide array of curricular and co-curricular programs for students.

Position Duties:

List of Duties

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

Degree and Area of Specialization:

A Masters degree in higher education administration, student services, or a related field is required.

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:
  • Five years of experience in higher education administration required, preferably in a health professions school or graduate school environment
  • Five years of supervisory experience, with demonstrated ability to effectively lead a team is required
  • Experience in public speaking is required
  • High level of technical skills, facility with databases, and ability to run queries and reports is required
  • Experience formulating, adjusting and maintaining a budget aligned with unit needs and resources is required
  • Familiarity with campus Student Information System (SIS) is preferred

    • The ideal candidate will display the following characteristics:

  • Strong verbal and written skills
  • Demonstrated initiative, independence and high level of organization skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with and gain the respect of graduate students, faculty, administrators, and partners within a school and across campus units
  • Creative problem solver, individually and within a collaborative team
  • Professional demeanor, including integrity, honesty, and discretion
  • Experience working with a diverse student population

Additional Information:

The School of Medicine and Public Health has a deep and profound commitment to diversity both as an end in itself but, also as a valuable means for eliminating health disparities. As such, we strongly encourage applications from candidates who foster and promote the values of diversity and inclusion.

Department(s):

A530345-MEDICAL SCHOOL/ACAD AFFAIRS/STUD SERVICE

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $70,000 ANNUAL (12 months)

Depending on Qualifications