Stout Online Department Associate **Extended Deadline

STOUT ONLINE DEPARTMENT ASSOCIATE

DEPARTMENT: Stout Online

APPOINTMENT PERCENTAGE (FTE): 100

ANTICIPATED START DATE: January 3, 2022

SALARY: Minimum starting is $18, Commensurate with experience

ABOUT THE JOB: Administrative Assistant III (AD003)

The student services support associate (SSSA) builds a supportive student success relationship across the Stout Online team. The position also supports assigned limited-touch CI programs and serves as the primary point of contact for assigned program’s student support, providing high quality, best-practice student support in the area of online and distance education for nontraditional learners. Last, the position provides administrative support to the associate director and is responsible for assigned departmental projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum / Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of office or administrative support experience.
• Customer service experience.
• Demonstrated excellent written communication skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Proficient using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, Adobe Acrobat and the Internet.

Highly Desired

• Post-secondary or related administrative training (training, certificate, associate’s, bachelor’s degree, etc.).
• Three (3) or more years of recent, consecutive years of experience working in student services in a higher education environment.
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft, UWBI, ImageNow, Drupal, SharePoint, EMMA or other email marketing service, and Qualtrics.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administrative and Department Coordination –70-75%
• Adult Student Services Support – 25-30%

INSTITUTIONAL OVERVIEW

University of Wisconsin-Stout prepares lifelong learners, ethical leaders and responsible citizens in an equitable, inclusive, and sustainable environment through collaborative career-focused programs that integrate applied learning, theory and research. UW-Stout is committed to developing an inclusive community that fosters a rich, dynamic, and collaborative environment in which to work and grow, celebrating the diversity of individual perspectives and experiences.

A member of the University of Wisconsin system, UW-Stout is unique within the University of Wisconsin System-it is named after its founder, James Huff Stout, and holds the distinction of being Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, a designation which highlights our combination of applied learning, real-world experiences, and an integrated liberal arts foundation.

UW-Stout offers 47 undergraduate and 23 graduate degrees, including 21 masters and 2 advanced degrees. The current enrollment is approximately 8,000 students.

UW-Stout is committed to investing in and ensuring access to equitable, diverse, and inclusive learning, student living, and work environments that reflect our regional and global connections.

The UW-Stout campus community enjoys opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration, state-of-the-art facilities, and a modern digital environment. UW-Stout values innovative approaches to solving problems in society and industry and encourages collaboration within and across disciplines and professions.

The university is on a beautiful campus in Menomonie, situated in western Wisconsin, 60 minutes east of Minneapolis-St. Paul on Interstate 94. Located in the scenic Chippewa Valley region with a population base of more than 200,000, Menomonie is a city of more than 16,400, surrounded by lakes, streams, and woodlands. For more information about the UW-Stout community and region visit: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/our-community

Facts and data about the university: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/meet-our-leadership/institutional-accreditation/fact-book

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The hourly rate for this position is based on experience and available budget. A six-month probationary period is required. The UW System provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan.

• Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/univstaff21.pdf
• Total Compensation Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/totalcomp/

All qualified candidates meeting application requirements will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against. As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, UW-Stout welcomes applications from individuals from diverse groups; veterans, individuals with disabilities and from historically excluded populations. UW-Stout provides equal opportunity to all persons and is committed to inclusive excellence. At UW-Stout we value our differences and welcome diverse perspectives as we continually commit to developing an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees and students.

Employment is contingent upon the final candidate’s completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources team. Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing A reference check process. The reference check process includes asking the final candidate and most recent supervisor questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. Final candidates with previous employment within the UW System and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks.

Official transcripts required at time of hire.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position. A successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact our Human Resources office, Phone: 715.232.2149.

In response to a public records request, the University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

UW-Stout is committed to providing safety and security of all members of our community in accordance with the Clery Act. For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: https://www.uwstout.edu/life-stout/police-and-parking/clery-information

TO APPLY

Applicants will need to complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application.

Note: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application you will not be able to go into the system and change them.

Required application materials:

• Cover letter*
• Resume
• Names and contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references

• Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.

**Extended Deadline. To ensure consideration complete applications must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. on 11/28/2021. Applications submitted after 11/29/2021 may be reviewed until the position is filled.

Before starting the online application process, we recommend you preview the frequently asked questions (FAQs) available at: https://kb.uwss.wisconsin.edu/21900

It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability.

For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact:

Search Chair: Sarah Kocken

Phone: 715.232.5440

Email: kockens@uwstout.edu

Job Family: Staff