Academic Advising Director jobs in Green Bay, WI

WORKING TITLE: Director of Academic Technology Services

UW SYSTEM OFFICIAL TITLE: IT Director I (C)

POSTING DATE: July 18, 2023

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

This position reports to the Interim Chief Information Officer and serves as an advocate and facilitator for the use of innovative technology in teaching, learning, and scholarship, across the UW-Green Bay campuses. This position is a working management role that significantly encourages and contributes to the advancement of digital transformation within the institution by designing, managing, and supporting technology enhanced teaching spaces; closely partnering with the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning (CATL) to identify and meet the technology needs of faculty; and generally supporting the exploration of appropriate scholarly technologies.

This position includes the following responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with CATL, administrators, deans, directors, faculty, academic and administrative staff, and students in identifying and implementing effective uses of technology for teaching, learning, and scholarship.
• Directs strategic information technology planning initiatives and establishes objectives for IT functional department(s), unit(s), or program(s) to ensure appropriate use of financial, administrative, staffing resources in alignment with the strategic plan.
• Develops operating policies and procedures to comply with regulations, institutional policies, and unit objectives.
• Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of full-time equivalent (FTE) highly technical employees; at times through a subordinate employee who acts in a team lead capacity.
• May develop and audit the unit budget or financials. Responsible for contributing to the effective management of academic technology budgets; advocating for required funding to keep facilities and services aligned with the future of the institution.
• Serves as a liaison representing the interests of the unit to internal and external stakeholders. Serves as the advocate for academic technology, providing leadership and oversight of academic technology operating at both the tactical and strategic levels, in partnership with the CIO, CATL director and Academic Affairs. Provides direction in integrating and supporting various instructional technologies for teaching and learning to enhance the educational experience.
• Advises divisional leadership on best practices on information technology operations, business and new technology opportunities.
• Supports CATL and academic programs to integrate forward thinking technology into teaching and scholarship.
• Supports the education of faculty and students about the effective use of technologies, such as the operation of classroom equipment, lightboards, etc.
• Oversees the effective delivery of classroom technology support and design, including highly technologically enhanced pedagogical spaces.
• Oversees the effective delivery of campus audio-visual services, including occasional night and weekend support of high-profile campus events, such as commencement, Board of Trustees meetings, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in instructional design, education, information technology, a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• A minimum of two years of information technology experience at a college or university
• Experience consulting with instructors on best practices in the use of technology in a higher education environment
• Experience contributing to the design and maintenance of smart classrooms and teaching spaces

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Supervision experience in an academic technology setting
• Experience supporting the development of best practices in pedagogically effective classroom design and teaching methods
• Experience and skill using learning management systems or technology, such as Canvas
• Experience advocating for and advancing adoption of technology in teaching, learning, instructional design and distance education
• The ability to analyze problems and direct cross-functional teams
• Effective people management skills, provide direction, set priorities, and deliver coaching to support talent development
• ITIL certified or the ability to obtain certification within six months of hire

The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace. The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence.

In addition, the successful candidate will have strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills, demonstrated integrity and strong leadership, and the willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The University invites applicants who are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for students and the community by embracing the educational value of diversity, promoting environmental sustainability, encouraging engaged citizenship, and serving as an intellectual, cultural, and economic resource.

Established in 1965, UW-Green Bay is a public institution serving 8,970 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students and 95,000 continuing education learners each year. We educate students from pre-college through retirement and offer 200 degrees, programs and certificates. UW-Green Bay graduates are resilient, inclusive, sustaining and engaged members of their communities, ready to rise to fearlessly face challenges, solve problems and embrace diverse ideas and people. With four campus locations in Marinette, Green Bay, Manitowoc, and Sheboygan, the University welcomes students from every corner of the world. In 2020, UW-Green Bay was the fastest growing UW school in Wisconsin. UW-Green Bay works to ensure faculty and staff achieve their full potential as valued employees with its commitment to creating an environment that recognizes, values and respects the differences we all bring to the workplace, allowing everyone to do their best work. Employee testimonials can be found at #WhyUWGB. For more information, visit www.uwgb.edu.

For more information regarding the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and the surrounding area, see our Campus and Community website. For Campus Safety information, see our University Police website and our Annual Security Report. This report includes statistics about reported crimes, as well as information about crime prevention and campus security policies and procedures. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at (920) 465-2390 if you would like a paper copy.

Position is a full-time Limited appointment. The primary work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., however, occasional evening and/or weekend work is expected. Some travel is required for necessary meetings, workshops, and conferences. Official transcripts of the highest degree achieved will be required of finalist(s). A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s). In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the university does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse workforce and to maintaining a community that welcomes and values a climate supporting equal opportunity and difference among its members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, genetic information, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status (including disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, other protected veteran, or Armed Forces service medal veteran status), age, or disability.

Please submit application materials by July 30, 2023.

SALARY INFORMATION

Minimum salary of $90,000.

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

BENEFIT DETAILS

UW System provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees. This includes several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family. Our benefits package also includes dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts. We participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), where employer contributions begin immediately and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service. The UW System also provides supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.

In addition, employees receive several types of paid leave benefits, which are prorated for employees working less than 100%. This includes 9 legal holidays, 36 hours of personal holiday and between 96-130 hours of sick leave annually. Employees earn 13-27 days of vacation each year, depending on years of service and employment type.

For more details, please review the links below.

• UW System Employee Benefits Brochure: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/benefitsbrochure.pdf
• https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidefasl.pdf
• Total Compensation Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/benefits-estimator/

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Please be sure to complete all required fields, and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. Please include the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three references

If you have any questions, need accommodations, or submitted your application with missing materials, call or email:

Michael Bubolz
Phone: (920) 465-2770
Email: bubolzm@uwgb.edu