Job no: 272311-AS
Work type: Onsite, Staff-Full Time
Department: ENGR/ACAD AFFRS/STU SERV OFF
Location: Madison
Categories: Academic Skills Development
Job Summary:
The University of Wisconsin-Madison, College of Engineering (CoE) seeks a dynamic, student-centered and detailed-oriented professional to serve as the Engineering Undergraduate Learning Center (ULC) Manager.
The Engineering ULC Manager is integral to the operations of ULC programs and collaborates across the college and campus to build, support, and promote these programs. This position oversees one of the largest learning support programs on campus that provides peer-led academic support for over 50 STEM courses. In collaboration with CoE staff, this position also oversees required math study tables for LEED (Leaders in Engineering Excellence and Diversity) students and works closely with IEDE (Inclusion Equity and Diversity in Engineering student center) to support under-represented students. Working closely with students, this position hires, trains, supervises, and provides on-going support for the ULC tutors ensuring reliable, high-quality services to CoE undergraduates. Additionally, this position meets with engineering students regarding academics and navigating life challenges as an engineering student.
The ULC is part of CoE’s academic affairs unit, a diverse and vibrant organization that includes academic advising, tutoring, career services, student leadership, scholarships, and student wellness. The College has a deep commitment to equity and inclusion and strives to provide outstanding service to the college’s students by embracing these values. As such, we strongly encourage applications from candidates who foster and promote these values.
Responsibilities:
Provides supplemental instruction for students enrolled in classroom, online, and/or laboratory course(s), and assists with the design and execution of administrative functions associated with academic instruction and the development of pedagogy/andragogy or assessment tools and resources to support quality student learning and promote high-impact practices.
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. 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.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background – people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Education:
Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
One degree required in engineering, counseling, higher education, physical/natural sciences or related field.
Qualifications:
Required:
* A minimum of 2 years of higher education student services, administration, or program management experience, or direct STEM teaching/tutoring experience with additional program management experience.
* A minimum of 2 years of working closely with student employees, with proven ability to mentor students and relate to engineering undergraduates, being empathetic while also upholding high standards.
* Proven record of high-quality direct service to students in one or more of the following areas: academic support, retention programs for underrepresented students, teaching at the college level, academic advising, career advising, academic policy, or academic outreach.
* Knowledge of and commitment to employing best practices in inclusive teaching, tutoring and active and blended learning, and a high degree of cultural sensitivity and awareness in working with students from first generation, underrepresented, transfer, and other targeted populations.
* Knowledge of and commitment to facilitating peer learning in inclusive environments.
* Understanding of the challenges encountered by students at a large university, particularly students struggling in math and science courses.
* Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated commitment to and experience working in collaboration with students, faculty, and staff of diverse ethnicities, cultures, social and economic backgrounds.
* Ability to manage, prioritize and advance multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously.
* Proven ability to execute multiple tasks in a well-organized, detailed-oriented, and timely manner.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred:
* Understanding of the engineering profession and engineering curricula, awareness of the rigorous academic requirements of engineering coursework.
* Knowledge of and experience with academic support services for STEM majors at the college level.
* Knowledge of and experience with SIS, Advisor Gateway, student records and other student data.
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $50,000 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications
Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/)
Additional Information:
Position will require frequent evening hours during the academic year. Daily and weekly work schedule is flexible to ensure good work-life balance.
How to Apply:
Please click on the “Apply Now” button to start the application process. To apply for this position, you will need to upload a cover letter, resume and references, as ONE PDF document.
Contact:
Beth Brandl
[email protected]
608-262-5270
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Learning Center Specialist(AE163)
Department(s):
A190210-COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING/ACAD AFFRS/STU SERV OFF
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
272311-AS
The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.
Applications Open: Dec 22 2022 Central Standard Time
Applications Close: Jan 15 2023 11:55 PM Central Standard Time
UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
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