Chief of Staff and Senior Strategy and Compliance Officer - Office of the Chancellor - 20469

ATTENTION:

The Office of the Chancellor at The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater invites applicants for the position of Chief of Staff and Senior Strategy and Compliance Officer (AD075).

This will be a full-time Limited Appointment serving at the pleasure of the Chancellor. To learn more about this type of appointment please see the UW System Administrative Policy 1251: Appointment Terms & Designation of Positions  and the Personnel Rules .

JOB DETAILS:

The Chief of Staff and Senior Strategy and Compliance Officer is responsible for delivering tangible results in response to the challenges and opportunities within the scope of the Office of the Chancellor by serving as a trusted representative of the Chancellor, directing and following up on projects and special events, articulating the Chancellor's vision for the University, and its unique position in the higher education, as well as working with internal and external community partners.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Five years of experience advising and supporting senior leaders in complex organizations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
• Eight years of experience advising and supporting senior/executive level leadership.
• Five years of experience in higher education.
• Experience developing and executing collaborative institutional strategic planning.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suit/Office 365.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to interpret and apply policies and processes of varying complexity
• Demonstrated mature judgment, political agility, intuitive foresight, and extraordinary communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and work independently to meet stated objectives.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Ability to interact respectfully with people with diverse socioeconomic cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as a senior advisor to the Chancellor and Primary point of contact between the Chancellor and other stakeholders.
• Serves as the senior strategy officer, providing oversight and management of the institutional strategic plan, projects, events, and initiatives.
• Serves as the senior compliance officer, coordinating the institutional functions related to Audit, Risk, Compliance & Ethics.
• Makes decisions and carries out responsibilities on the Chancellor's behalf, coordinating with appropriate staff to ensure effective execution of the Chancellor's priorities.
• Manages planning for the Chancellor's Cabinet meetings and other meetings to ensure appropriate staff and faculty complete follow-up actions and items.
• Serves on committees/task forces/working groups as requested by the Chancellor.
• Respond, in a timely manner, to student, staff, and community concerns, inquiries about issues affecting the university, and questions about campus operations and institutional statements.
• Collaborates with University Marketing and Communications (UMC) to coordinate and produce executive and internal communications as needed.
• Serves as the legislative, legal, and compliance liaison between the institution and the UW System office concerning Legislative matters, General Council, Compliance, and other matters related to the Chancellor's Office.
• Provides oversight and management of strategic projects, events, and initiatives, managing response to timely issues of the day and ensuring strategic goals are being advanced.
• Provides oversight and guidance to projects and events of high importance to the Chancellor.
• Supervise appropriate full-time employees within the Chancellor's office.
• Performs Chancellor's Office administrative and other duties as assigned.

CAMPUS INFORMATION:

UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class, affordable higher education programs to more students than neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin System. A collaborative team of 1,300 faculty and staff are devoted to the success of the university's 11,000 students at its main and Rock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices and academic programs - online and in person - from associate to doctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability, inclusion, and career development, UWW has approximately one-third first-generation students and boasts strength in many areas, especially business and education. The campus and community embrace the Warhawk Family spirit, supporting the university's arts and nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level championship athletics. As a proud institution of access, more than 10 percent of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Students with Disabilities - a priority mission since the 1970s.

UW-Whitewater's campuses are located centrally near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, offering easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Near both Lake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells, the area attracts numerous visitors from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrant college community near the Kettle Moraine State Forest offering area residents seasonal outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campus is located in Janesville, a town of 60,000 located on the Rock River and known as Wisconsin's Park Place.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans.

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus University of Wisconsin System (https://www.wisconsin.edu ).

Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).

Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and UW System Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.
For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see http://www.uww.edu/asfr . If you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within a range of $90,000 - $110,000.

UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure .

CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources. UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer, therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:

Applications received by February 4, 2024 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at (262) 472-1072 or [email protected] .

For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Rori Eilenfeldt
Executive Assistant to the Chancellor
262-472-5240
[email protected]

TO APPLY:

Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Name and contact information for three professional references

This Job ID is 20469.

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