LEARNING CENTER SPECIALIST

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, United States

Updated: about 5 hours ago
Location: Milwaukee, WISCONSIN
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Position Information
Posting Details


Official Job Title LEARNING CENTER SPECIALIST
Working Title: Writing Specialist
Position Number 02376086
Division College of General Studies
Department B389300 CGS BRIDGE
Position Type Non-Teaching Academic Staff
Appointment Type Fixed Renewable
Pay Basis Academic
Salary Grade 21
FLSA Status Exempt
Percent 100%
Posting Type Staff
UWM Description
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsin’s second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 146 top research universities recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Along with its main campus in Milwaukee, UWM has branch campuses in Waukesha and Washington County.
UWM celebrates, values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all. Learn more here: https://uwm.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/about-dei/
School/College/Division Description
The College of General Studies offers an array of classes that lead to an Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) degree and satisfy general education requirements for bachelor’s degrees at UWM and other UW System campuses. The college offers courses on UWM’s campuses in Milwaukee and Waukesha. It was created in 2018 when UW-Waukesha and UW-Washington County joined with UWM as part of the University of Wisconsin System’s reorganization of the two-year campuses formerly known as UW Colleges. The College of General Studies includes three departments — Arts and Humanities, Math and Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences and Business. The departments offer classes in more than 29 subject areas.
Job Summary
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee College of General Studies is seeking a Writing Specialist for the First-Year Bridge program. The First-Year Bridge program is a student support service/program for students who are admitted to UW-Milwaukee on a conditional basis due to their previous academic performance. Through First-Year Bridge, students are connected to a comprehensive network of academic resources to assist in their successful completion of the program. The Writing Specialist provides individualized co-curricular support in college writing, reading, and research for all levels of writing and reading students active in the First-Year Bridge program. The Writing Specialist may also be assigned teaching of one course per semester (e.g., CGS ENG 101, CGS ENG 102, CGS LEC 101, or CGS LEC 105). The Writing Specialist works collaboratively with other program staff and the Writing and Reading instructors in the First-Year Bridge program.
This is a fixed-term, renewable academic staff position appointed at 100% full-time equivalence (FTE) for the academic year (9 months) and reports directly to the First-Year Bridge Program Director. The University of Wisconsin (UW) System offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet the diverse needs of our community and contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. See more information below in “Benefits and Total Rewards”.
Contract starts August 19, 2024. Fall classes begin September 5, 2024. New staff orientation is scheduled within the contract period.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Graduate degree in English, Writing, or a related field
  • Experience in teaching or tutoring writing
Preferred Qualifications
  • Familiarity with the operation of co-requisite support and/or developmental education programs
  • Experience teaching developmental reading and/or writing courses
  • Successful experience working with underrepresented and diverse populations
Target Salary Range $39,000 - $41,000 (Final salary offer contingent upon skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to the position)
Benefits and Total Rewards
As part of UWM’s commitment to supporting the success of our team members through positive experiences, employees are provided with Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information. (Compensation figures are for example purposes only.) UWM Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life
Application Instructions
Interested candidates must upload the following documents:
  • A cover letter that addresses how their experience meets the qualifications of the position
  • A Professional Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  • A document containing the names of three professional references, including contact information (email address, phone number, and mailing address)


UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. 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.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Review of applications will begin June 3, 2024 and continue until position is filled. Application materials received after June 2, 2024 may not receive consideration.
Application Deadline
Continuous (Open Until Filled?) Yes
If Continuous, Initial Review Date 06/03/2024
Position Contact Name Amanda Grober
Contact Phone 414-251-8499
Contact Email [email protected]
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.
Legal Notices
AA/EO Statement
UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
Reasonable Accommodations
UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact [email protected] or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/ , or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.
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.
Job Categories Academic/Faculty Affairs

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