Tuition Residency Compliance Specialist

University of Wisconsin; United States; On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Madison seeks a Residence Specialist to review residency claims and determine tuition residency status under state law. You will advise students and families on requirements and support the residency determination process, serving as a trusted resource across campus.

The role supports the Nonresident Tuition Appeals Committee, assists with process improvements, and collaborates with colleagues to ensure consistent, equitable application of laws while delivering

Qualifications

• Two or more years working experience in higher education.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, organization, critical thinking, and analysis.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to individual circumstances.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a high-volume environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across diverse audiences.
• Ability to navigate confidential information with discretion.
• Strong technological aptitude and willingness to learn new software.

Responsibilities

• Review residency status for tuition purposes under Wisconsin law.
• Educate and advise students, families, faculty, staff, and the public on residency requirements.
• Coordinate residency appeal processes for the Nonresident Tuition Appeals Committee.
• Maintain communications and improve administrative systems to enhance service delivery.
• Prepare compliance reports and share with leadership.
• Collaborate with other compliance experts to review procedures and recommend changes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Technological aptitude

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Tools

Student Information Systems (SIS)

Job description

University of Wisconsin–Madison seeks a Residence Specialist to review residency claims and determine tuition residency status under state law. You will advise students and families on requirements and support the residency determination process, serving as a trusted resource across campus.

The role supports the Nonresident Tuition Appeals Committee, assists with process improvements, and collaborates with colleagues to ensure consistent, equitable application of laws while delivering