The individual in this new position will be responsible for management of processes associated with personnel investigations and appeals handled by the Provost's office, including drafting decision and reviewing evidence, cross-office coordination, stakeholder communication, as well as analysis of trends, committee participation and other responsibilities for the Office of the Provost.
Specific responsibilities include the management of records and hands-on, detailed casework associated with the Provost's decision-making role in employee and student (where applicable) appeals of Office of Compliance findings, Academic Staff Appeals Committee (ASAC) appeals and grievance recommendations, Hostile and Intimidating Behavior (HIB) appeals of findings, all Faculty Policies and Procedures Chapter 8 and 9 matters, and research misconduct matters that come before the Provost. Incumbent in this new role will manage sensitive matters, working under the direction and support of the Provost's Chief of Staff and the Vice Provost for Faculty and Staff Affairs. Work requires careful organization of prior records and current matters.
The individual who assumes this position must have the ability to manage complicated, sensitive personnel cases, working collaboratively to resolve matters in an expedient manner. In addition to the responsibilities described above, the incumbent may contribute to campus-level process improvement efforts across a number of areas that touch upon their duties, including assisting in the development and delivery of training, and engaging in policy development and planning in collaboration with colleagues from a number of central administrative offices, as well as with those in schools, colleges, and divisional units. Other responsibilities related to these duties and to the administrative needs of the Office of the Provost may be assigned as workload permits.
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Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
- Experience working in an administrative role at an institutional or division level managing a large and complex workload.
- Experience handling personnel matters involving the application of institutional, federal, state or local policies and procedures.
- Administrative experience working collaboratively with colleagues to accomplish shared goals.
- Evidence of an ability to work both independently and as a member of a team in handling sensitive personnel matters.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and ask questions to address unique work tasks.
Preferred Experience
- Experience as an administrator in a research-intensive higher education setting.
- Experience analyzing investigative reports, personnel records and other related documents and drafting personnel decision and/or correspondence involving personnel decisions, with experience reviewing and/or re-writing drafts in collaboration with others.
- Experience designing and/or managing records and databases that are utilized by multiple team members.
- Demonstrated understanding of employment categories, titles, and policies, as well as a demonstrated understanding of the range of duties handled by faculty and academic staff.
Full Time: 100%
This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:Minimum $75,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see
How to Apply:Please click the 'Apply Now' button above (jobs.wisc.edu, search for 296276). After creating a UW Jobs profile, you will be asked to upload a cover letter and resume. Your application materials should highlight your experience, knowledge, and skills as they relate to the listed qualifications.
Applicant's letter of application should demonstrate or provide evidence of the following:
a. Success in working collaboratively with colleagues to address shared goals;
b. Excellent problem-solving, analytic, and planning skills;
c. Excellent written communication skills;
d. Discretion in the handling of highly sensitive information;
e. Experience and capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously;
f. An ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Kory Breuer
608-264-3551
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See for further information.
Empl Rel Spec II (Inst)(HR054)
Department(s):A01-GENL EDUCATIONAL ADMIN/UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION/PROVOST
Employment Class:Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:296276-AS
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