Director, Communications And Administrative Affairs

Director, Communications And Administrative Affairs

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Position Number: 0060364

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


Job Summary
Reporting to the Sheldon B. Lubar Dean at the Lubar College of Business, this professional serves as a senior administrator and advisor to executive leadership for strategic planning, operations, and business engagement, working collaboratively with leadership to effectively implement and manage priorities. As the College's communications officer, the individual is also responsible for external and internal communications and oversees the College's marketing and events functions. The Director will have high visibility across organizational lines and interacts on all levels of the university, working with administrations, faculty, and staff. The Director has supervisory responsibility for two positions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business, or relevant field
• Five (5) years of progressive work experience in administration, communications, operations, or strategic planning to include supervisory and leadership experience
• High degree of judgement, resourcefulness, and flexibility
• Strong skillset including management, leadership, communications, and marketing
• Proficiency in communications and writing
• Strong knowledge of current local, state, and national events as well as the political and business climate

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or related advanced degree
• Directly related experience working in a public university setting
• Seven (7) years of experience in administration, communications, operations, or strategic planning
• Proven track record of collaboration and advancing initiatives across all levels of an organization
• Experience using WordPress or other web editing software

Application Instructions
Candidates seeking consideration must apply at https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/38657 and submit application materials electronically to include: cover letter, resume that addresses the professional level work experience as it related to all required and preferred qualification, and a document listing the names and contact information for three references.

For consideration, please submit an electronic application by 11:59pm on May 02, 2024. In instances where the Screening Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidate’s application material whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is an AA/EEO employer and promotes diversity in recruitment, retention and advancing our University as an inclusive campus. The Lubar College is committed to equity and inclusion and we are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of underrepresented groups.

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

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Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s 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)

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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/38708




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