Academic Program Specialist

The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at UW-Madison has a long tradition of excellence in educating, mentoring, and inspiring future leaders; conducting research that is of vital importance to society; and serving Wisconsin, our nation, and the world through professional pursuits. Our 48 tenure-track/tenured faculty and 10 instructional faculty are leaders in their fields, respected nationally and internationally for their innovative research and teaching excellence. Approximately 400 graduate students and over 1100 undergraduate students are enrolled in our top-ranked degree programs. Candidates who have specific goals and interests that are aligned with the ECE department's mission (https://engineering.wisc.edu/ departments/electrical-computer-engineering/) are strongly encouraged to apply.

• 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. The anticipated hybrid work schedule will be up to two days remote, with 3 days onsite after an initial training period which will require working 5 days on site.

• Coordinates program components and evaluates program effectiveness and provides recommendations for improvement

• Identifies program, needs, contributes to the development of unit workflows, schedules logistics and secures resources for meetings, events, and interviews

• Utilizes independent judgement regarding development, implementation, promotion, and evaluation for one or more academic programs, initiatives, or events

• May supervise the day to day activities of one or more academic programs and resolves issues exercising discretion to meet unit goals.

• Manages department scholarships and fellowships

College of Engineering, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

The starting salary for the position is $60,000, but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

• Student services experience in higher or secondary education

• Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills.

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment to manage and coordinate multiple complex projects and programs

• Previous experience working in higher education in a student support role.

• Experience coordinating seminars, student events, scholarships and fellowships.

• Experience promoting academic programs and monitoring program success.

• Demonstrated interest in supporting students in STEM.

• Proficient use of Microsoft tools, especially Word and Excel

• Exceptional customer service skills.

• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues

• Excellent time management skills and ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment.

Bachelor's Degree Required

Please go to the "Apply Now" area and select your current UW Employment Status. To apply, please upload a cover letter that summarizes your interest in the position and supporting students in STEM, along with your resume highlighting relevant work experience and interests as it pertains to the required and preferred qualifications for this position.

The search committee will review all application materials after the posted deadline. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Katrina Olson

1415 Engineering Dr

katrina.olson@wisc.edu

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