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Please distribute widely.
 
cj
 
Carmen Hotvedt, Violence Prevention Specialist 
University Health Services, UW-Madison 
608/265-5966 
www.uhs.wisc.edu/assault
Justice demands integrity. It's to have a moral universe - not only know what 
is right or wrong but to put things in perspective, weigh things. Justice is 
different from violence and retribution; it requires complex accounting. 
-bell hooks

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From: Anjali Bhasin 
[mailto:]
Sent: Thu 7/3/2008 1:24 PM
To: 
;
 Hotvedt, Carmen
Subject: Associated Students of Madison Hiring Director of Staff and Program



The Associated Students of Madison (ASM) at UW-Madison is hiring a Director 
of Staff
and Programs.  I have posted a link to and the position description
below. Please feel forward it widely and call if you have any questions.

Thanks,
Anjali

http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_059465.html

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.


A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring.
A period of evaluation will be required
*************************
Appointment type:     Academic Staff
Department(s):     DOS/ASM
Full time salary rate:     *Minimum* $47,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Term:     This is a renewable appointment.
Appointment percent:     100%
Anticipated begin date:     SEPTEMBER 01, 2008
Number of positions:     1

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

Diane Steele     Phone: 608-263-5700
75 Bascom Hall     TTY: 608-263-2473
500 Lincoln Dr     Fax: 608-265-5646
Madison WI 53706-1314     Email: 

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