International Studies Major Advisor and Data Manager
University of Wisconsin Madison | |
$45,000 ANNUAL (12 months) | |
United States, Wisconsin, Madison | |
21 North Park Street (Show on map) | |
Sep 13, 2024 | |
Job Summary:
The International Studies (IS) Major is an interdisciplinary undergraduate program situated within the UW-Madison International Division. At the core of the International Studies Major is a fundamental recognition that the world outside of the United States, and the Global North, matters. In international Studies we seek to understand not only how global forces are impacting nations, communities, and individuals, but also how different forces are reshaping the globe while impacting each other. This leads to the Major's emphasis on the way that global challenges such as poverty, insecurity, mental health, and climate change are intertwined. Our team of faculty, staff, and instructors work collaboratively across the International Division and the UW-Madison campus to holistically support our students? personal, academic, and professional development. We value and uplift the unique perspectives, lived experiences, and identities our students bring to our program. This job will support the mission of the IS Major through academic advising of 300+ undergraduates, developing and implementing student programming, and managing the data needs of both the IS Major and the Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS) more broadly as they maintain compliance with federal and international grant mandates. Responsibilities: Engages students in decision making processes and promotes appropriate and responsible choices on academic matters such as course selection and degree requirements. Maintains appropriate confidentiality, updates student advising records, and contributes to the development and delivery of academic advising related events and programs. Works to ensure students receive accurate, timely, and holistic advising services in support of promoting student success, retention, and program completion. Strives to create a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive work environment.
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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. Education: Preferred Qualifications: Required: Work Type: Full Time: 100% Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable Salary: Minimum $45,000 ANNUAL (12 months) Additional Information: Diversity and inclusion are primary values for the IS Major and are integral to achieving our strategic goals. We seek candidates with an awareness of and commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion across all spectrums. How to Apply: Please submit a cover letter, CV/Resume, and a list of three professional references through the online jobs portal by the assured consideration date. Contact: Kristine Schutte Official Title: Academic Advisor(AE002) Department(s): A10-INTL DIVISION/IS MAJOR Employment Class: Academic Staff-Renewable Job Number: 305828-AS The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here 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 may require a criminal background check. It may 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. |