Director of UW-Madison Student Government Job

Employer Name: Associated Students of Madison	SpiderID: 2279324
Location: Madison, Wisconsin	Date Posted: 6/13/2008
Wage: 55,000	Category: Education/Teaching/Training
Job Code:
Number Of Openings: 1

Job Description:
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

Job Requirements:
Minimum Number of Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:

• Bachelors degree minimum, masters degree in student affairs, public affairs, organizational development/management, adult education or related field preferred
• 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
• 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;
• 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; and
• The ability to maintain strong, productive work relationships.
• Conceptual and practical understanding of relational grassroots organizing preferred
• Proven commitment to social justice

Job Criteria:
Start Date: August 28th 2008
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Years of Experience Required: 2
Education Required: Bachelors
Overnight Travel: None
Vacation Time: Negotiable / Other

Job Benefits:
Health/Dental Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave

Company Profile:
Associated Students of Madison (ASM) is the student government for the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Contact Information:

Contact Name: Jessica Pavlic	Company Type: Employer
Company: Associated Students of Madison	Phone: 608.265.4276
Street: 800 Langdon St.	Fax:
City: Madison
State: Wisconsin
Zip: 53706

Web Site: http://www.asm.wisc.edu