ADMISSIONS AND RECRUITMENT COORDINATOR II

ADMISSIONS AND RECRUITMENT COORDINATOR II

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Position Number: 02300101

Introduction (Description of School/College/Dept/Program)
Women’s & Gender Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a “Department-like Body” (DLB), an interdisciplinary unit that serves as a tenure home. WGS has full and joint-appointment faculty from humanities and social sciences departments. WGS offers a BA and minor, a graduate certificate, a Master’s degree (MA), and two coordinated graduate degree programs, a WGSMA/MLIS and a WGSMA/MSW.



Job Summary
This position involves administrative work and student advising within the Women's and Gender Studies (WGS) undergraduate program, including student recruitment and retention, and advising undergraduate majors and minors (maintaining academic records for majors and minors). The position manages and compiles undergraduate assessment, supervises WGS internship placement (both through units such as Women's Resource Center on campus but also in the larger community) and conducts exit interviews with graduating undergraduate students at the end of the semester. The undergraduate coordinator conducts classroom visits to recruit new students into the WGS academic program and represents WGS at campus event (e.g. L&S Majors Fair). Other possible administrative tasks may include assistance with course scheduling and curriculum planning.

The person in this role is expected to work closely with the Chair and the Office Manager as needed and attend the monthly DLB meetings.

Supervisor: Chair of Women's and Gender Studies


Minimum Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the humanities or social sciences· Experience working in higher education· Demonstrated commitment to Women’s & Gender Studies and/or feminism

Preferred Qualifications
· Master’s degree or graduate certificate in Women’s and Gender Studies or a related field from an accredited institution in the humanities or social sciences· Experience of academic advising· Experience supervising student internships· Evidence of strong communication and interpersonal skills· Experience teaching undergraduate students

Application Instructions
Interested candidates should upload a cover letter and resume or CV that addresses the professional level work experience as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications. Please also upload a document listing the names and contact information for two 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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CBC and Reference Check Policy

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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.

Title and Total Compensation Project

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To apply, please visit: https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/34336


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