Student Affairs Program Specialist

Student Association Funding & Outreach Advisor
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Position Number: 02345457

Job Summary: The Student Association Funding & Outreach Advisor's primary responsibilities include, through advising and administrative support, managing the student organization grant allocation process and the Student Appropriations Committee, managing the student sustainability grant allocation process and the Green Fund Allocation and Mentorship Committee, coordinating Student Association related event planning, and coordinating Student Association related travel. In conjunction with the rest of the SAPS team, this position will provide direct advising to all branches of the Student Association, including the Senate, Executive Committee, and Oversight and Appeals Commission. Through 1:1 holistic advising, assist student government officials in the development, implementation, and review of personal and organizational goals.

The mission of the Student Association at UWM is to enrich the student experience at UWM, through representation, advocacy, and the funding of services and activities that improve student life. The Student Association Professional Staff (SAPS) advise and support UWM's student representatives as they advocate for the student body through campus projects and initiatives, meetings with campus and system administration, and the allocation of student fees.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
  
• Experience working with college-age students in a leadership, mentoring, or coaching capacity
  
  Preferred Qualifications
  
• Master's Degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, or a related field
  
• Experience working with and/or advising student governance or students in leadership positions in higher education
  
• Experience interpreting and communicating institutional policies, rules, and regulations
  
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, collaborate, and foster mutually-beneficial working relationships with diverse constituencies, including but not limited to students, faculty, staff, campus leadership, and external entities Demonstrated ability to coach students through ethical decision-making processes/appropriate use of student resources
  
• Experience implementing culturally competent leadership development and training
  
• Experience managing logistics and developing systems and processes in work that is highly detail-oriented
  
  Application Instructions
  Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide:
  
• Cover letter addressing your education/experience as it applies to all minimum and preferred qualifications
  
• Resume
  
• Document listing the names and contact information 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.
  
  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.
  
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  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.
  
  To apply, please visit: https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/37167
  
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