Academic Program Specialist

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Position Title :

Academic Program Specialist

Job Category : Academic Staff

Employment Type : Regular

Job Profile :

Academic Program Specialist

Job Duties :

Contributes to the development implementation administration coordination and evaluation for one or more academic programs to ensure effectiveness in meeting departmental and student development goals and initiatives. Strives to create a welcoming equitable and inclusive work environment . Specifically this position will support academic operations and logistics for programs across the College of Health Professions and Sciences.

Work will be primarily performed on the UW Milwaukee campus with requests for remote work considered after the initial training period.

Key Job Responsibilities :

Coordinates program components and evaluates program effectiveness and provides recommendations for improvement. Provides feedback to programs on scheduling related tasks including course times caps and related items. Works collaboratively with Associate Deans Academic Planner Program Directors scheduling staff Registrars office Accounting Financial Aid Classroom Assignment to initiate improvements.

May supervise the day-to-day activities of one or more academic programs and resolves issues exercising discretion to meet unit goals. Manages course cap maintenance and updates; course permissions and Canvas support.

Identifies program needs contributes to the development of unit workflows schedules logistics and secures resources for meetings events and interviews. Specifically tasked with scheduling of classes for each term including final exam scheduling and clinical placement section scheduling (for NURS); and scheduling room assignments.

Utilizes independent judgement regarding development implementation promotion and evaluation for one or more academic programs initiatives or events. Provides course evaluation support as needed particularly when there is a need to add or edit current supplemental questions.

Department :

The University of WisconsinMilwaukee College of Health Professions & Sciences offers a wide array of health-related academic programs in biomedical sciences global health health care administration nursing the rehabilitation sciences and sustainable peacebuilding serving 2300 students. The faculty and staff in these areas are training our graduates for high-demand careers. Many of our degree programs are nationally recognized and ranked and have achieved the highest accreditation possible. The academic quality of our programs is excellent and through our outreach and e-Learning programs we have extended access to our educational resources to distant locations. Our interdisciplinary collaborations continue to expand which has enabled us to establish a distinguished presence on campus and become an engine for innovation for southeastern Wisconsin. Through research our faculty staff and students continue to break new ground and pioneer investigations that are helping advance discoveries critical to the health care professions and sciences. We are proudly dedicated to serving our community through fruitful partnership with many organizations alumni and friends.

Compensation :

The target hiring range f or this position is expected to be $ 45000-$52500 . The final offer will be contingent upon the knowledge skills and abilities d emonstrated throughout the selection process .

Required Qualifications :

Bachelors Degree

Proficient with Microsoft office products

Experience with scheduling work

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience with course scheduling

Experience in academic operations

Experience with academic operations platforms such as Course Leaf

How to Apply :

Interested applicants are required to apply online a provide a cover letter and detailed resume / CV that addresses your professional level work experience as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications.

Note : Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application to ensure full consideration . Additional documents submitted aside from acover letter and resume / CV will not be considered .

Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional / supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

Apply electronically by the application deadline date of November 14. 2025 . Questions about this position should be directed to Jackson Prowse

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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.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Experience Working With Students,Presentation Skills,Project / Program Management,Organizational skills,Ellucian,Records Management,Academic Advising,LMS,Teaching,Program Development,Public Speaking,Writing Skills

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1