Working title:

Student Government Director of Staff and Programs

Official title:

STUDENT SV PR MGR I(P75NS)

Degree and area of specialization:

Bachelor's degree minimum, master's degree in student affairs, public affairs, organizational development/management, adult education or related field preferred.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:

At least two years experience advising college students and/or student organizations strongly preferred.
Minimum three years experience working in education, preferably in a higher education setting;
Minimum three years experience supervising professional staff and/or students. Possess a proven record in art of supervision and leadership, program development, facilitation of shared decision making and problem solving, a commitment to collaborate with student leaders, faculty and staff.

Principal duties:

Overview:
The Associated Students of Madison (ASM) is the official student government of the UW-Madison campus. It is a unit within the Dean of Students Office. Permanent staff hired to support student government activities are employees of the Dean of Students Office. The Director oversees all administrative and management issues of ASM student-initiated programs and services such as the financial, operations and travel grants available to registered UW student organizations; All City and Campus Bus Pass Program; ASM Internship Program; Student Print (class packet printing, production, etc.); Student Activities Center and others. This position supervises 4 academic/unclassified employees, 4.8 classified employees, 1-3 student hourlies and 1 project assistant that work with one or more of the aforementioned programs. These programs serve thousands of students and hundreds of student organizations. Total budget for listed programs is over $3M approved by student government and funded by student segregated fees.

Principal Duties:

Supervisory

Oversee the management of student government initiated programs and services including Bus Pass Program, Student Organization Grant Program, Student Activities Center, Student Print, Internship Program, Student Organization Facilities and Initiatives, Office Operations and GSSF Programs.
Provide leadership and supervision to 8+ permanent staff, programs and services.
Use knowledge of University personnel, accounting and purchasing policies and university structure to advise student leaders and permanent staff.
Supervise lead staff members of student government programs and services
Develop and/or oversee a team oriented work environment.
Oversee the recruitment, selection and training of academic, classified and student staff
Meet regularly with employees to review work and priorities.
Work with other University entities to assist student government with policy development and research, information exchanges, and staff development.
Collaborate with other staff to develop relationships with council members and facilitate their skills development.


Advocacy/Advisory/Leadership

Advise student government leaders, particularly members of Student Judiciary, Coordinating Council, Nominations Board, Student Activities Center Governing Board and Finance Committee, in the areas of budget management, student fee policy, project planning, shared governance, organization identity and outreach, leadership development, personnel management, program and service development and improvement and long-range planning; serve as the primary advisor for 3-4 student government leaders.
Assist University units and programs in forming liaisons with key student leaders and student shared governance entities, and facilitate the exchange of appropriate information.
Initiate the review and evaluation of programmatic goals using collaborative principles. Collaborate with students to make changes as needed.


General

Advise programs and services on development, improvement and long-range planning and policy development.
Maintain expert knowledge of University segregated fee policies and procedures.
Have knowledge of ASM governance structure and maintain a non-partisan role.
Share responsibility with other professional ASM staff in attending Council meetings and other related meetings.
Authorize financial paperwork as necessary.
Outreach to other University entities to provide education about student governance policies, structure and activities.
Coordinate the development and maintenance of effective and efficient record management systems.
Serve on division and university committees as appropriate or assigned
Provide institutional memory and continuity for the organization.
Actively participate in Dean of Students supervision meetings, divisional leadership and shared process committees.
Advise other University programs and organizations as requested.
Participate in leadership and professional development activities.
Work to resolve conflicts as they arise.
Other duties as assigned.

Additional Information:

Strong conceptual and practical understanding of student development, shared governance, student cultures and organizational development. Strong advocate for shared governance and students' rights; respect for the student government decision making process a must.
The ability to work effectively with individuals and groups from a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies as well as personal and social orientations.
Proven ability to manage several large projects at once; strong multi-tasking skills a must.
Possess outstanding interpersonal skills; excellent communication and organizational skills; demonstrated leadership in initiating/sustaining program development.
Must possess the ability to maintain strong, productive work relationships.
Conceptual and practical understanding of relational grassroots organizing preferred
Proven commitment to social justice.

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION

Application must be received by: JULY 18, 2008

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications must be received by application deadline date to ensure consideration. Applicants should submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses how their experiences and skills match the qualifications and expectations for this position, as well as names, addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of three references.

ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED.

Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #59465 to