Associate Vice Chancellor of Graduate Studies & Research

Position Information

WORKING TITLE:  Associate Vice Chancellor of Graduate Studies & Research
UW SYSTEM OFFICIAL TITLE: Associate Vice Chancellor (Inst)
POSTING DATE: April 8, 2024

Essential Job Functions

The Associate Vice Chancellor serves as the chief administrative and strategic officer for Graduate Studies and Grants & Research and reports to the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. The Associate Vice Chancellor provides administrative, operational, and strategic leadership for Graduate Studies and Grants & Research. We are looking for a leader to continue the positive momentum we have had in graduate programs, as well as grants and research activities and infrastructure.

What You'll Do

This position includes the following responsibilities:

• Provides leadership for programs by establishing strategic direction and setting priorities.
• Provides direct supervision of program leadership, and monitors compliance with laws and regulations.
• Advises and collaborates with the Provost on critical issues, represents the functional area at meetings and events; and serves on and/or leads various program and/or university committees.
• Monitors on-going assessment and continuous improvement of programs and services by guiding the establishment of annual goals, ensuring progress towards goals, articulating challenges, identifying opportunities for improvement and making recommendations, and reporting on outcomes and achievements for programs and services.
• Leads special initiatives and/or grant-funded programs with respect to program design, planning, coordination, and interaction with internal and external stakeholders.
• Builds consensus and develops collegial, collaborative working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, partners with administrative and academic departments to support initiatives, and gathers input from key stakeholders to support recommendations.
• Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring and managing conduct and performance, of the Offices of Graduate Studies and Grants & Research.
• Maintains a record of active scholarship, teaching, and/or curricular development.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree
• At least three years of successful leadership experience, including responsibility for and supervision of personnel

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• An earned doctorate
• A tenured appointment as an associate or full professor
• At least three years of successful higher education administrative experience, including responsibility for personnel and/or budgets
• Experience in graduate program and/or grants administration
• Expertise with high impact instructional practices

The Successful Candidate

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.

Conditions of Appointment

Position is a full-time Limited appointment. The work hours for this position will be 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. This position may have the option to work on-campus or a hybrid schedule subject to approved telecommuting request. 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 will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references during the interview process. 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.

Compensation and Benefits

SALARY INFORMATION

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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

BENEFIT DETAILS

The 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 benefit quick guide linked below.

• UW System Employee Benefits Brochure
• Faculty, Academic Staff, and Limited Quick Guide
• Total Compensation Estimator

Apply

STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below:
External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)
Internal Applicants: (Currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

STEP 2: From "Search Jobs" screen:

• Click "View All Jobs"
• Select "Associate Vice Chancellor of Graduate Studies & Research"
  • You must login before you can apply. Input your "User Name" and "Password" and select "Sign In."
  • If you have not yet registered, click "Register Now" to begin the registration process.

STEP 3: Submit application materials:

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
• Unofficial transcripts of the highest degree achieved

You must select "Submit" to forward your application materials to the search committee.

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

Kate LaCount
Phone: (920) 465-5161
Email: lacountk@uwgb.edu

Application Deadline

To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Sunday, May 5, 2024.