Native Nations UW Administrative Coordinator

This position will be responsible for providing operational coordination for the work of the Native Nations UW initiative (https://news.wisc.edu/native-nations_uw-madison-working-group-embarks-on-phase-2-of-multi-year-initiative/ ). Working alongside campus colleagues, this position will also contribute to and help advance conversations about NNUW strategic priorities and monitor and shape communications regarding progress towards those priorities. Native Nations UW (NNUW) embodies the university's ongoing commitment to establishing and sustaining meaningful, long-term relationships between the university and the 12 First Nations of Wisconsin and, on the basis of those relationships, offering activities and opportunities on campus that reflect and advance knowledge for and about Indigenous peoples in Wisconsin. The initiative draws on the work of several committees interacting with faculty, staff and students across multiple divisions. The NNUW administrative coordinator will work collaboratively to help facilitate the work of NNUW committees; build and maintain connections between and among those committees and with campus leadership, faculty, staff and students; and assist in the strategic planning, implementation, and assessment of NNUW programming, including coordinating communication about NNUW activities and events.
The Native Nations UW Administrative Coordinator:
1. Collaborates with the Director of Tribal Relations and the Indigenous Education Coordinator to monitor progress toward NNUW goals, helps shape recommendations to campus leadership regarding NNUW strategic priorities, and facilitates communication to campus and external stakeholders about NNUW.
2. Provides operational support for NNUW Initiative, including scheduling meetings, facilitating communication between committees, ensuring proper processing of funding requests and purchasing, and maintaining records.
3. Helps raise campus awareness of and participation in NNUW efforts by working with NNUW committees and units across campus to track events and maintain an accurate calendar.
4. Supports and enhances networking and coordination among NNUW participants and with campus partners, including faculty, staff and students.
5. Supports and facilitates communication between NNUW and campus leaders by assisting with the collection and sharing of data and information through both written reports and regular meetings.
The NNUW coordinator will report to the senior vice provost for academic affairs; will work closely with the NNUW co-chairs; and will regularly collaborate with the Director of Tribal Relations and the Indigenous Education Coordinator in the Division for Teaching and Learning.

• 15% Plans, implements, executes, and evaluates existing strategies and objectives for a program and makes recommendations to unit leadership for program or function enhancement
• 15% Identifies workflow needs, contributes to the development of strategic and operational solutions, allocates resources, and implements new or revised unit operational policies and procedures
• 25% Schedules logistics and secures resources for program activities across multiple work units to ensure optimum efficiency and compliance with appropriate policies, procedures, and specifications
• 15% Leads the development and preparation of periodic reports and financial statements, and records progress, status, or other special reports for leadership or external agencies
• 5% May assist in the development and monitoring of the unit or program budget and approve unit expenditures
• 5% Contributes to the preparation of proposals for funding and/or funding continuation from outside sponsors
• 20% Other related duties, as assigned

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Preferred
Master's Degree

Preferred:
-Experience working with Native Nations to support educational access, opportunities, and success
-Experience developing and implementing plans to address programmatic goals and opportunities
-Experience providing administrative support and working collaboratively as a member of a team to achieve program outcomes
-Budget management experience
-Excellent communications and organizational skills

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.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $60,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The expected salary range for this position is $60,000-$65,000. Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications.
Employees in this position can expect to receive a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please visit: http://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf.?  

The Division for Teaching and Learning (DTL) strives to create a healthy, welcoming, and inclusive space for all and encourages applications from candidates who foster and promote the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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.

To begin the application process, click the "apply now" button. Please submit a cover letter referring to your related work experience and a resume detailing your educational and professional background.

Emma Voight
[email protected]
608-262-8152
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Administrative Manager(AD005)

A37-DIV FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING/DIVISION OFFICE

Academic Staff-Renewable

296005-AS