New Student and Retention Programs Manager

University of Wisconsin Stout•Oshkosh, WI

5d•$50,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field.
An established track record of successful program development and expansion, including the ability to initiate and maintain collaborative relationships and negotiate effective agreements across student service units and academic affairs departments.
Demonstrated ability to supervise and train student employees.
Demonstrated ability to successfully present to a broad range of audiences including faculty, staff, students, and families.
Exceptional interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
A proven understanding of the nature of project management and willingness to work extended hours prior to the implementation of large-scale programming.
Evidence of highly developed organizational management and problem-solving skills; must work accurately and efficiently in order to meet a multitude of deadlines and responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, or a related discipline degree with at least three (3) years working directly with large-scale programming for college students.
Demonstrated experience working with and implementing programs for various populations.
Demonstrated ability to assess programs, formulate plans, and implement responses to improve administrative efficiency and enhance the participants' experiences.
A clearly articulated student success philosophy related to the first-year experience for entering students, supported by evidence of measurable outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to build programs and services that center around faculty involvement and a comprehensive integration of academic issues.
Demonstrated experience with peer mentor/instructor-based programs.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with New Student and Family Programs Director and New Student and Family Programs Manager on the Oshkosh campus to create and implement New Student programming and activities throughout a student’s first year at UWOshkosh.
Plan, organize, administer, and manage processes and operations related to New Student and Family Programs such as Welcome Week and First Year Programs such as Orientation at the Oshkosh campus.
Collaborate with the local staff on campus and partners from centralized services (i.e. Financial Aid, Student Accounts, Accessibility Services, etc.) to facilitate the new student events.
Collaborate with Advising staff to develop and facilitate programming related to new student registration.
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.
Advises and enforces Institution policies related to services in Student Affairs.
Serve as the unit liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups.
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.
Monitor budget associated with new student programs and services.
Purchase items within university purchasing guidelines and utilize ShopUW+.
Approve expenditures.