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Associate Vice Chancellor (Inst)
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Position Number: 6018345
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Position Type: Administrative Vice Presidents

Associate Vice Chancellor (Inst)

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Introduction (Description of School/College/Dept/Program)

The UWM Division of Student Affairs employs approximately 382 professional staff members, working together in over 20 unique departments or units to serve all of UWMs students. Additionally, vital, are our 1,200+ student employment positions. These student employment experiences provide meaningful learning experiences for students, in some cases setting them on a course for future careers.

Our mission is to create a welcoming and inclusive community at UWM, offering transformative learning and wellbeing opportunities beyond the classroom. We support students through their academic journeys, connecting them to resources, career pathways, and the Milwaukee community. Our values of student-centricity, inclusivity, collaboration, and leadership drive us to empower students to connect, prepare, and thrive as valued members of the UWM community.

Like all large organizations, our departments specialize in a multitude of disciplines across the Division of Student Affairs, each providing the best services possible. As a collective unit, the Division of Student Affairs depends on all of our skills, talents, and abilities to collaborate on initiatives and projects that align with the best interests of our students and the institutional values and goals at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. The Division of Student Affairs "How We Do It" focuses on the following:

- Advocacy & Engagement
- Athletics
- Dean of Students
- Student Health and Wellbeing
- Student Learning, Planning & Assessment
- Student Life & Services

UWM is looking for staff dedicated to the principles of collegiality, student connection, equity and inclusion, and a pride in the work they accomplish. Do you want to make a difference in the lives of students? If so, check out this opportunity to become part of the UWM Student Affairs team!

Job Summary

The Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Life plays a critical role in fostering a vibrant and inclusive student community at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee through strategic leadership of operations and student engagement efforts within the Division of Student Affairs (DSA). Beyond divisional leadership, this senior leadership position within Student Affairs provides strategic direction, oversight, and support for departments that directly impact the student experience outside the classroom: University Housing, the Student Union (including Student Involvement), Dining & Retail Services (beginning October 1, 2026), and the Childrens Learning Center. This position leads strategic projects on behalf of the Division, including division-focused employee development, facilities, technological, and other division-level operational matters, large-scale programs, and internal communication efforts in support of DSAs employee and student goals.

Job Responsibilities

Provides leadership for programs by establishing strategic direction and setting priorities that align with the strategic directives of the Office of the Chancellor, ensures units effectively carry out duties in a way that best supports the universitys initiatives. Provides direct supervision of program leadership, and monitors compliance with laws, regulations, university policies and procedures, and relevant contractual obligations
Advises and collaborates with the Chancellor and/or Vice Chancellor on critical issues, represents the functional area of supervision and/or Chancellor or Vice Chancellor at appropriate meetings and events as requested; and serves on and/or leads various program and/or university committees as directed to address issues
Monitors on-going assessment and continuous improvement of programs and services by guiding the establishment of annual goals, ensuring progress towards goals is met, articulating challenges, and reporting on annual outcomes and achievements for programs and services
Ensures initiatives are effectively using program assessment and data analysis to improve initiatives and strategies, identifies opportunities for improvement, and makes recommendations to the Vice Chancellor for approval
Leads special initiatives and/or grant-funded programs that require the Vice Chancellors attention with respect to program design, planning, coordination, and interaction with internal and external stakeholders
Builds consensus and develops collegial, collaborative working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, partners with administrative and academic departments to support initiatives, and gathers input from key stakeholders to support recommendations
Exercises 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 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees

A complete job description can be furnished upon request

Minimum Qualifications

Masters Degree or higher
At least seven (7) years of related work experience
Progressive experience in management and organizational leadership; with experience in strategic direction and oversight of student life and higher education-related operations

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience serving in a senior-level administration position
Demonstrated experience responding to student needs/ interests within operational/ administrative initiatives or projects
Demonstrated experience in analyzing and resolving complex issues, both logical and interpersonal
Evidence of strong communication (verbal & written), relationship-building, and leadership skills
Demonstrated project management skills
Demonstrated experience working with high level executives in a collaborative setting
Demonstrated experience in promoting and growing an inclusive environment for students and staff | Experience at a multi-campus university

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online on this website. A completed application must include a resume and a cover letter addressing all the required and preferred qualifications.

Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidates application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

Application Notes

For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message "Your application has been submitted" is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.

Legal Notices

AA/EO Statement

UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodations

UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsins Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsins Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWMs Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.

Employment Authorization

In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/40045