Additional UW System Announcements

Please note that the 2008 Wisconsin ESEA Improving Teacher Quality request for proposals and application guidelines are available on-line at http://www.uwsa.edu/acss/esea/rfp.htm.

The University of Wisconsin (UW) System invites nominations and applications for the position of Associate Vice President for Academic and Faculty Programs. Deadline May 30, 2008. You can find the position description here: http://www.uwsa.edu/hr/jobs.htm

An Interim Director of the Office of Professional and Instructional Development (OPID) for up to two years is being recruited by UWSA. Please direct this call to faculty members or administrators who might be well qualified and interested. To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. CST, May 30, 2008. However, applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. The announcement can be viewed on-line at http://www.uwsa.edu/hr/jobs.htm.

The University of Wisconsin System Administration (UWSA) Office of Academic and Student Services is seeking outstanding candidates to fill a full-time, twelve-month, Outreach Program Manager III position as Director of the University of Wisconsin System-Institute for Urban Education (UWS-IUE). The “home-base” for this position may be established in either Madison or Milwaukee, WI at the preference of the top candidate. Applications due June 6, 2008. http://www.uwsa.edu/hr/employment/announcements/2008051602.pdf

The University of Wisconsin (UW) System invites applications for the position to fill a full-time System Academic Planner or Senior System Academic Planner position focused on student affairs. ACSS is a unit in the Office of Academic Affairs, located in Madison, WI. One of the primary functions of ACSS is to work with the UW institutions to coordinate academic and student services policies, programs, and initiatives within the UW System (UWS). Apply by June 13, 2008. http://www.uwsa.edu/hr/employment/announcements/2008051601.pdf

Major Responsibilities: Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Academic and Student Services, the System Academic Planner will be responsible for providing leadership to and coordination of student affairs programs, activities, and issues, including: health and safety, primarily focusing on alcohol and other drug abuse (AODA) issues and sexual violence prevention; academic and career advising; student transfer; and child care programs. The planner will serve as a liaison with Chief Student Affairs Officers, student government representatives and work with the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) and other internal and external groups and agencies. The planner will also support the UWS/WTCS Joint Committee on Baccalaureate Expansion (COBE) and coordinate the COBE grant program.

A Director of Student Services is being sought by the University of Wisconsin-Extension Division of Continuing Education, Outreach and E-Learning . The position is open until filled. Seeking ccandidates who can develop and direct highly proactive, engaging and supportive student services, with particular attention paid to recruitment, retention, and student success. In addition to services for adult and nontraditional students, the Director of Student Services oversees the University of Wisconsin Higher Education Location Program (UW HELP), which is a System-wide program to help guide students of all ages, including high school students, who are considering attending a University of Wisconsin campus. This is an opportunity to shape the future and position the division to play a pivotal role in advocating for and meeting the education needs of adult students across the state. As a member of the CEOEL leadership team, the Director of Student Services will work closely and collaboratively across the division, the institution, and the University of Wisconsin System as both a leader and a partner in that team. CEOEL aspires to be a national leader in innovative, engaging, and highly effective student services. The Director of Student Services must be highly knowledgeable about student services with a strong customer-service orientation, have a broad understanding of the ways in which various generations communicate, and know how to make adults feel comfortable and at home in higher education. Detailed position and application information can be found at: http://www.uwex.edu/ce/dss.cfm