Tuition Residency Specialist & Compliance Advisor

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

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Madison is hiring a Residence Specialist to interpret and apply Wisconsin residency laws for tuition purposes. You will review residency claims, determine tuition residency status, and advise students and families on requirements for establishing and maintaining resident tuition classification.

You’ll support the Nonresident Tuition Appeals Committee and collaborate with campus partners to ensure consistent, equitable handling of cases.

Qualifications

• Two or more years working in higher education
• Ability to interpret and apply complex laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in a high-volume environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication with diverse audiences
• Commitment to continuous process improvement

Responsibilities

• Review residency status for tuition purposes under Wisconsin law
• Educate and advise students, families, faculty, staff, attorneys, and the public
• Coordinate residency appeal processes with the Nonresident Tuition Appeals Committee
• Enhance communications, processes, and systems to improve service delivery and student experience

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Student information systems

Residency software

Job description

University of Wisconsin–Madison is hiring a Residence Specialist to interpret and apply Wisconsin residency laws for tuition purposes. You will review residency claims, determine tuition residency status, and advise students and families on requirements for establishing and maintaining resident tuition classification.

You’ll support the Nonresident Tuition Appeals Committee and collaborate with campus partners to ensure consistent, equitable handling of cases.