STUDENT RECORDS & CURRICULAR SPECIALIST II (INST)

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, United States

Updated: about 11 hours ago
Location: Milwaukee, WISCONSIN
Deadline: 19 May 2024

Position Information
Posting Details


Official Job Title STUDENT RECORDS & CURRICULAR SPECIALIST II (INST)
Working Title: Degree Audit & Curricular Specialist
Position Number 02157039
Division Enrollment Management
Department B048000 REGISTRAR'S OFFICE
Position Type Non-Teaching Academic Staff
Appointment Type Fixed Renewable, Non-Teaching
Pay Basis Annual
Salary Grade 18
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
As Wisconsin’s only public urban research university, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has established an international reputation for excellence in research, community engagement, teaching and entrepreneurism. Founded over 60 years ago in the belief that Milwaukee would need a great public university to become a great city, UWM has a dual research and access mission aimed at serving the diverse needs of Wisconsin’s largest metropolitan area by furthering opportunities at all levels for students who may be financially or educationally disadvantaged. More than one-third of its students are the first in their families to attend college, and 30 percent are students of color. It is the largest educator of veterans in Wisconsin, with more than 1,000 enrolled each year under the federal G.I. Bill. The Princeton Review named UWM a 2018 Best Midwestern university based on overall academic excellence and student reviews. UWM is committed to the full inclusion of LGBT+ campus constituents. In 2018, Campus Pride Index named UWM as one of the Best of the Best Top 30 LGBTQ-friendly postsecondary institutions in the United States. UWM was the first university in the nation to implement an inclusive housing policy.
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Milwaukee. 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.
Job Summary
This position is responsible for maintaining the accuracy and timeliness of curricular and advisement data in the student information system and ancillary degree audit systems within the Academic Services area of the Registrar’s Office. Duties include requirement programming, assistance with data reporting, as well as testing of changes or upgrades to Oracle Campus Solutions advisement module and ancillary degree audit systems. This position serves as the primary contact and content area expert for the degree audit system and associated reporting. This position works collaboratively with other staff to identify new programs/plans or changes to existing curriculum and creates reports for new programs and enters changes to academic program’s requirements. This position is also responsible for entering exceptions to degree requirements as approved and submitted by school/college advising representatives. Additionally, the position will collaborate with other members of the Academic Services team to identify conflicts between technology, official academic requirements, individual student exceptions, practices of academic programs, the Academic Catalog, and Curriculum Information Management (CIM). Finally, this position will provide broad‐based support to projects and initiatives within the Registrar’s Office.
The incumbent may have the option to perform these duties in a mostly-remote work environment, only being required to come to campus for occasional on-campus obligations.
The targeted annual salary range of $48,000-$50,700 will be determined by the finalist’s experience, education, training, internal/external pay equity, and other factors.
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. Employees also receive a vacation package at 176 hours during first year, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday (36 hours each year), and paid legal holidays.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualified applicants must have:
  • Bachelor’s degree or commensurate combination of training and experience as a professional in a business setting
  • Demonstrated ability to engage positively and in collaboration with others in a productive, forward-thinking manner, and to communicate effectively, courteously and tactfully
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    Preferred Qualifications
    Preference for applicants who have:
  • Demonstrated administrative experience with Oracle PeopleSoft or another similar integrated data management system
  • Prior administrative experience with processes and procedures related to degree progress, curricular management, and/or academic advisement in a higher education environment
  • Demonstrated ability to learn and apply policies and procedures
  • Experience in investigating, troubleshooting, and researching both software and practical issues
  • Prior customer service‐related experience or demonstrated ability to provide customer service
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast‐paced work environment
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    Target Salary Range $48,000 - $50,700
    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 applicants are required to apply online and provide a cover letter addressing your education/experience as they apply to all minimum and preferred qualifications, a resume, and a document listing the names and contact information for three professional references. 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.
    All application materials will be further evaluated as evidence of excellent written communication skills. Candidate(s) selected for hire will be required to submit official college transcripts.
    Application Deadline 05/19/2024
    Continuous (Open Until Filled?) No
    If Continuous, Initial Review Date
    Position Contact Name Susan Noss
    Contact Phone 414-229-4255
    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.
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