Tuition Residency Compliance Specialist

University of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Residence Specialist at the University of Wisconsin will join the Office of the Registrar to interpret residency laws and determine tuition residency statuses. You will advise students and families, coordinate appeals, and support communications and administrative systems to improve student service.

Ideal candidates have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience handling confidential information, with a commitment to process improvement in a large university setting.

Qualifications

• Two or more years working experience in higher education
• Ability to interpret and apply complex laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a high-volume environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication with diverse audiences
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Strong tech skills and willingness to learn new software

Responsibilities

• Review residency status for tuition purposes per Wisconsin law.
• Educate and advise students, families, faculty and staff on residency requirements.
• Coordinate residency appeals processes with the Nonresident Tuition Appeals Committee.
• Maintain and improve communications and administrative systems to enhance service delivery.
• Audit units and serve as SME for compliance across offices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Data-informed decision making

Technology aptitude

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Residence Specialist at the University of Wisconsin will join the Office of the Registrar to interpret residency laws and determine tuition residency statuses. You will advise students and families, coordinate appeals, and support communications and administrative systems to improve student service.

Ideal candidates have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience handling confidential information, with a commitment to process improvement in a large university setting.