Assistant Director

University of Wisconsin Madison; Brantford; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking an Assistant Director for the Hawk Center for Investment Analysis. This role focuses on advancing student recruitment and placement in investment management careers while fostering alumni relations and coordinating with financial experts. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to creating an inclusive environment. Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing student success and making a significant impact in the field of investment management. This position offers a collaborative atmosphere with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Generous vacation

Competitive insurances

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in an academic or business setting.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily management of programs and services in student affairs.
• Advises and enforces institution policies related to student services.

Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Customer Service

Event Management

Project Management

Budget Management

Marketing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Summary:

The Hawk Center for Investment Analysis of the Wisconsin School of Business is seeking an Assistant Director. Under the supervision of the Center's Director, this individual will advance Center objectives, including the recruitment, education and placement of students into careers in investment management. In addition to student support, key components of this role include development and maintenance of alumni relations, coordination with the financial experts participating in our classrooms, oversight of financial and alumni records, planning Center events, and organizing student travel. The Assistant Director will coordinate with the staff of the MBA and MS program offices as well as the Department of Finance, Investment, and Banking at the Wisconsin School of Business.

Responsibilities:
Oversees the daily management of programs, services, activities, facilities, policies and/or processes in order to support student success in various areas of student affairs. Works under broad, administrative direction with significant responsibility for assigned area(s) of responsibility. Responds to inquiries from University departments, educational institutions, the community, and/or external agencies. Strives to create a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive work environment.

• 10% Plans, organizes, administers, and manages processes and operations related to assigned area(s) of responsibility


• 10% Monitors, evaluates, and modifies processes, procedures, and/or standards, ensuring alignment with the Institution's mission, values, goals, and objectives, as well as all local, state, and federal laws and regulations.


• 50% Advises and enforces Institution policies related to services in Student Affairs


• 10% Serves as the program or unit liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups


• 10% Schedules logistics and secures resources to support the operational plans of the program or unit


• 5% May monitor the program budget and approve expenditures


• 5% May exercise supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 FTE or equivalent employees

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:

Required
Bachelor's Degree

Qualifications:

Required:
- 5 years of experience in an academic or business setting
Preferred
- Well-qualified candidates will have experience and comfort working with multiple constituencies.
- Individuals should demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and be committed to a high level of customer service.
- Experience in one or more of the following areas is desirable: student services, event management, project management, communications, budget/financial management, and/or marketing.

Work Type:

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.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $65,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on 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.

Additional Information:

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.

How to Apply:

Please complete the online application and attach a cover letter along with a comprehensive resume.

Our search committee will review all application materials after the posted deadline. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. We will notify all applicants once the search is completed and we have selected a top candidate. As applicants move on to next steps in the process, they will be asked to provide names and contact information (e-mail address, phone number, and mailing address) of at least three references.

Contact:

Rima Okbazghi
[e-mail]
608-262-2810
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Stdnt Affairs Mgr(AE193)

Department(s):

A12-WISCONSIN SCH OF BUSINESS/HAWK CENTER FOR INVST ANYL

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

315122-AS

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Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

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