Employment

Coordinator for Adult/Non-traditional Student Services

Letters and Sciences

Position:

Coordinator for Adult/Non-traditional Student Services (Official Title: Student Services Coordinator)

Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in an academic subject, student personnel, higher education administration, or other related field preferred; candidates with a bachelor’s degree with significant experience will also be considered.
  • Minimum of two years of experience in advising, career development, or student outreach is required, preferably in a higher education setting.
  • Experience working with adult students is preferred.
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, and collaboration skills are required.
  • Experience working with relevant computer programs and systems, including spreadsheets and student records systems.
  • Ability to work on multiple projects and tasks with minimal supervision; demonstrated energy, creativity and ability to take personal initiative.

Salary:

Commensurate with experience and qualifications. Minimum: $40,526

Responsibilities:

Full-time. The Coordinator for Adult/Non-traditional Student Services will provide support to adult/non-traditional undergraduate students from all four colleges at the University as well as coordinate the support services available for these students from other campus offices. This position will function as an information clearinghouse for the campus on issues and programs relevant to this population of students, and will work closely with academic advising offices and other student service providers to ensure that adult/non-traditional students receive appropriate assistance. The coordinator will participate in the planning, implementation, and assessment of programs and services that address the special needs of both prospective and continuing older-than-traditional age students at UW-Whitewater and will participate in campus and community initiatives aimed at increasing adult/non-traditional student enrollment and degree completion. View the position description.

University:

UW-Whitewater is a premier public regional university with an enrollment of 10,500 students in 42 undergraduate majors and 13 master's degree programs. It offers high-quality, career oriented programs with a model general education curriculum.

Community:

Whitewater, a city of 13,000, is located in southeastern Wisconsin near the scenic Kettle Moraine State Forest. The immediate area offers a wide variety of summer and winter recreational activities, including facilities of the nearby Whitewater Lake recreational area. Whitewater is 50 miles from Milwaukee, 45 miles from Madison and 110 miles from Chicago.

Application:

A complete application package includes a cover letter, resume, copies of transcripts (may be unofficial), and three letters of recommendation. Electronic submissions are encouraged.

Please send applications to via U.S. mail to:

Elizabeth Hachten, Assistant Dean
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
College of Letters and Sciences
800 West Main Street, White Hall 106
Whitewater, WI 52190

Or via email to: asc-search@uww.edu

Official transcript(s) and a background check of the successful candidate will be required prior to appointment. Names of applicants may be disclosed unless requested otherwise. Names of finalists will be released. UW-Whitewater conducts criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.

Review:

Applications received by 12 July 2010 are ensured full consideration; position will remain open until filled.

UW-Whitewater is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.