EVENT MANAGER

EVENT MANAGER

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Position Number: 01007773

Introduction (Description of School/College/Dept/Program)
UW-Milwaukee is recognized as one of the country’s top research universities. With more than 190 academic programs, UWM offers a world class education to more than 24,000 students from more than 90 countries. UW-Milwaukee partners with businesses throughout the region, conducting joint research and offering internships to students enrolled in its 14 schools and colleges. UWM’s 104-acre central campus is located on Milwaukee’s upper east side, one of the city’s most attractive residential areas and home to many faculty, staff, and students.
As part of the commitment to shared governance principles as defined in Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 36 and the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents policies, the Secretary of the University office facilitates, supports, and assists the effective functioning of the faculty, academic staff and university staff in shared governance. The Secretary of the University’s Office provides the technical and administrative support to assure that faculty, academic staff and university staff have the structure and information necessary for them to carry out their governance responsibilities. The Secretary of the University’s Office provides services assuring confidential and neutral processes.

Job Summary
The Commencement Manager is responsible for planning and executing commencement activities including monitoring and tracking event budgets. This position also contributes to the department's mission and goals by providing executive and professional support to faculty and academic staff governance groups by assuring faculty and academic staff are provided the structure, knowledge, and data necessary to successfully fulfill their governance responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Proven proficiency with computer software and/or applications (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in event planning and/or project management
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Skillful management of multiple priorities and ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities
• Strong attention to detail, self-directed initiative, and resourcefulness
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills
• Effective independent judgement and decision-making ability
• Capability to coordinate/collaborate with internal partners and external vendors
• Experience working within an institution of higher education
• Familiarity with governance structure at UWM or other UWS campus
• Proven ability to excel in a team environment while capable of making judgements and decisions with minimal supervision or independently
• Experience with web development

Application Instructions
Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references. Your cover letter and resume must address your qualifications, experience, and knowledge as it specifically relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications of the position as well as why you are interested in applying for this position.

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.

Title and Total Compensation Project

The University of Wisconsin System is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change in 2021. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/title-and-total-compensation-study/

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/35124


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