DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING UNDERGRADUATE LEARNING CENTER
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- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Dec 8, 2021
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Job no: 246906-AS
Work type: Onsite, Staff-Full Time
Department: ENGR/ACAD AFFRS/STU SERV OFF
Location: Madison
Categories: Academic Skills Development
Job Summary:
The University of Wisconsin-Madison, College of Engineering (CoE) seeks a dynamic professional to serve as the Director of the Undergraduate Learning Center (ULC). The ULC cultivates a climate of non-remedial, peer academic support in the College of Engineering and provides students a welcoming, inclusive environment that supplies the added assistance that may be needed to help them excel in their courses. The Undergraduate Learning Center has a deep and profound commitment to equity and inclusion. As such, we strongly encourage applications from candidates who foster and promote these values.
The College offers various types of academic support: (1) peer-led problem solving workshops developed based on the understanding of how and why students struggle in the core courses for engineering education; workshops reinforce concepts, bridge gaps between teaching and learning, and supply strategies to promote problem-solving skills, (2) peer-led group drop-in tutoring for courses in math, chemistry, physics, computer science, statistics, and engineering, (3) peer one-on-one tutoring for students in critical need, and (4) additional courses, workshops and resources on a variety of topics such as math used in early engineering courses, study skills and specialized software training.
About the Job:
Learning Center Director (B) (AE167)
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
Education:
Required
Master's Degree
At least one degree (BS or MS) in STEM education, science, or engineering field.
Qualifications:
Required:
- A minimum of 5 years higher education administration or program management experience, or direct STEM teaching/tutoring experience with additional program management experience.
- Knowledge of and commitment to employing best practices in inclusive teaching, tutoring and active and blended learning, and a high degree of cultural sensitivity and awareness in working with students from first generation, underrepresented, transfer, and other targeted populations.
- Understanding of the engineering profession and engineering curricula, awareness of the rigorous requirements of engineering courses, and ability to relate to engineering undergraduates.
- Knowledge of and commitment to facilitating peer learning in inclusive environments.
- Experience with evaluation, quantitative and qualitative analysis and demonstrated ability to use data to evaluate program effectiveness, inform policies and practices, and guide program development.
- Demonstrated commitment to and experience working in collaboration with students, faculty, and staff of diverse ethnicities, cultures, social and economic backgrounds.
- Excellent supervisory, organizational, and oral and written communication skills including group facilitation and strong interpersonal communication, and a high degree of compassion and empathy.
- Proven record of high-quality direct service to students in one or more of the following areas: academic support, retention programs for underrepresented students, teaching at the college level, academic advising, career advising, academic policy, or academic outreach.
- Ability to manage, prioritize and advance multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously.
Preferred:
- Previous experience managing undergraduate academic student support programs.
- Knowledge of and experience with academic support services for STEM majors at the college level.
- Experience supervising, training, or mentoring undergraduate college students.
- Knowledge of SIS, Advisor Gateway, query tools, Degree Auditing and Reporting System (DARS), student records and other student data.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:
UW-Madison employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to January 18, 2022 or the first day of employment, whichever comes later. An individual is considered fully vaccinated for COVID-19 two weeks after receiving the single-dose vaccine or two weeks after the second dose in a two-dose vaccination series. Medical or religious accommodations will be considered. Please visit https://covidresponse.wisc.edu for more information.
Department(s):
A190210-COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING/ACAD AFFRS/STU SERV OFF
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
This position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $75,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
How to Apply:
Please click on the "" button to start the application process. To apply for this position, you will need to upload a cover letter, resume, and a list of references, as ONE PDF document.
Contact:
Beth Brandl
beth.brandl@wisc.edu
608-262-5270
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )
Official Title:
Learning Center Director (B)(AE167)
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
246906-AS
The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .
Applications Open: Dec 8 2021 Central Standard Time
Applications Close: Jan 23 2022 11:55 PM Central Standard Time
Work type: Onsite, Staff-Full Time
Department: ENGR/ACAD AFFRS/STU SERV OFF
Location: Madison
Categories: Academic Skills Development
Job Summary:
The University of Wisconsin-Madison, College of Engineering (CoE) seeks a dynamic professional to serve as the Director of the Undergraduate Learning Center (ULC). The ULC cultivates a climate of non-remedial, peer academic support in the College of Engineering and provides students a welcoming, inclusive environment that supplies the added assistance that may be needed to help them excel in their courses. The Undergraduate Learning Center has a deep and profound commitment to equity and inclusion. As such, we strongly encourage applications from candidates who foster and promote these values.
The College offers various types of academic support: (1) peer-led problem solving workshops developed based on the understanding of how and why students struggle in the core courses for engineering education; workshops reinforce concepts, bridge gaps between teaching and learning, and supply strategies to promote problem-solving skills, (2) peer-led group drop-in tutoring for courses in math, chemistry, physics, computer science, statistics, and engineering, (3) peer one-on-one tutoring for students in critical need, and (4) additional courses, workshops and resources on a variety of topics such as math used in early engineering courses, study skills and specialized software training.
About the Job:
Learning Center Director (B) (AE167)
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
Education:
Required
Master's Degree
At least one degree (BS or MS) in STEM education, science, or engineering field.
Qualifications:
Required:
- A minimum of 5 years higher education administration or program management experience, or direct STEM teaching/tutoring experience with additional program management experience.
- Knowledge of and commitment to employing best practices in inclusive teaching, tutoring and active and blended learning, and a high degree of cultural sensitivity and awareness in working with students from first generation, underrepresented, transfer, and other targeted populations.
- Understanding of the engineering profession and engineering curricula, awareness of the rigorous requirements of engineering courses, and ability to relate to engineering undergraduates.
- Knowledge of and commitment to facilitating peer learning in inclusive environments.
- Experience with evaluation, quantitative and qualitative analysis and demonstrated ability to use data to evaluate program effectiveness, inform policies and practices, and guide program development.
- Demonstrated commitment to and experience working in collaboration with students, faculty, and staff of diverse ethnicities, cultures, social and economic backgrounds.
- Excellent supervisory, organizational, and oral and written communication skills including group facilitation and strong interpersonal communication, and a high degree of compassion and empathy.
- Proven record of high-quality direct service to students in one or more of the following areas: academic support, retention programs for underrepresented students, teaching at the college level, academic advising, career advising, academic policy, or academic outreach.
- Ability to manage, prioritize and advance multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously.
Preferred:
- Previous experience managing undergraduate academic student support programs.
- Knowledge of and experience with academic support services for STEM majors at the college level.
- Experience supervising, training, or mentoring undergraduate college students.
- Knowledge of SIS, Advisor Gateway, query tools, Degree Auditing and Reporting System (DARS), student records and other student data.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:
UW-Madison employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to January 18, 2022 or the first day of employment, whichever comes later. An individual is considered fully vaccinated for COVID-19 two weeks after receiving the single-dose vaccine or two weeks after the second dose in a two-dose vaccination series. Medical or religious accommodations will be considered. Please visit https://covidresponse.wisc.edu for more information.
Department(s):
A190210-COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING/ACAD AFFRS/STU SERV OFF
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
This position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $75,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
How to Apply:
Please click on the "" button to start the application process. To apply for this position, you will need to upload a cover letter, resume, and a list of references, as ONE PDF document.
Contact:
Beth Brandl
beth.brandl@wisc.edu
608-262-5270
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )
Official Title:
Learning Center Director (B)(AE167)
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
246906-AS
The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .
Applications Open: Dec 8 2021 Central Standard Time
Applications Close: Jan 23 2022 11:55 PM Central Standard Time
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