GRADUATE PROGRAM MANAGER

Salary:

Minimum $53,700 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Job Summary:

The Graduate Program Manager positions for the UW-Madison English Department, manage and/or coordinate the recruitment and admissions processes, policies, and procedures from admission to graduation for students in MA, MFA and PhD studies in English Literature, Composition and Rhetoric, Creative Writing, English Language & Linguistics and, Interdisciplinary Theatre Studies. The positions supports the mission and efforts towards diversity and inclusivity.

The positions maintains internal graduate policies; make recommendations for policy and procedures development and revision; monitors student progress according to Graduate School policy and procedures; request warrants; track annual progress reports; schedules and monitors preliminary exams; develops, modifies, organizes and maintains current and past student files and databases for reporting; and program records; coordinates University fellowships; teams with others in administrating internal scholarships and fellowships. All work related to the graduate program, comply with graduate polices and university requirements and technology systems related to admissions, assessment, academic degree progress/requirements. The positions work with the Director of Graduate Studies, the Department Manager and the Department Chair.

Responsibilities:

Manages the administrative activities of graduate degree program(s) and/or certificate(s). Performs activities which may include: recruitment, admissions, new student orientation, academic advising, monitoring of progress towards the degree, course and/or enrollment management, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, funding, course and/or program assessment, and academic program review. May oversee staff and/or graduate program functions.

• 25% Serves as the expert resource for applicants, current students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders of an academic program
• 25% Manages the response, support, and advocacy for graduate students while continuously improving the student experience and overall graduate program
• 10% Oversees programming, services, and events to promote professional development and academic success
• 15% Provides comprehensive advising services promoting graduate student success, retention, and degree completion. Advises on programs, graduate education, and university policies, processes, and procedures. Monitors degree progress and assists students in navigating resources and systems throughout the student lifecycle from matriculation to degree completion
• 5% Manages graduate student funding including, but not limited to, fellowships, scholarships, training grants, or assistantships from department, university, and/or outside sponsors. May prepare and/or submit funding proposals
• 10% Maintains compliance with graduate program(s), school/college, and university requirements and technology systems related to admissions, assessment, academic degree progress/requirements, and program review. Makes policy and procedure recommendations and/or changes
• 10% Oversees staff and/or graduate program functions

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:

Preferred
Master's Degree
English, higher education or related degree

Qualifications:

At least two years of experience in educational administration with some work in graduate programs areas; excellent organization, communication skills; ability to work with graduate students, faculty and staff to provide a cohesive graduate program for the Department and Programs.

COVID-19 Considerations:

UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5086 . Please visit https://covidresponse.wisc.edu for the most up-to-date information.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable


Additional Information:

The UW-Madison's English Department, part of the College of Letters and Science, is one of the leading American public university English departments. It includes programs in literature, composition and rhetoric, English language and linguistics, and creative writing, and offers BA, MA, MFA and PhD degrees, and courses across the range of English studies, see https://www.wisc.edu/english .

How to Apply:

Please click on the "" button to start the application process.

For questions on the position, contact: Spring Sherrod at spring.sherrod@wisc.edu

To apply for this position, you will need to upload a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three professional references, including your current supervisor. References will not be contacted without advance notice.

Your cover letter should address your qualifications as they pertain to the qualifications listed above.

Contact:

Spring Sherrod
sherrod@wisc.edu
608-263-3303
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:

Graduate Program Manager(AE093)

Department(s):

A482400-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/ENGLISH/ENGLISH

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

257592-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).

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Applications Open: May 19 2022 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Jun 2 2022 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time