Position Description - University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

		Graduate Program Director Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education Masters of Science in Education Department of Psychology College of Liberal Studies

POSITION DESCRIPTION		Position Description This position is responsible for the administration of all aspects of the Student Affairs Administration graduate program which includes both on-campus and on-line program delivery models. A one-course per term teaching load is also required. Major duties with percent of time 75% Administration and Leadership of Student Affairs Administration graduate program · Provide visionary leadership for an evolving graduate program · Create positive working relationships with program students, faculty and external constituents · Manage all aspects of the program including marketing, recruitment, admissions, budget preparation and management, networking with alumni, and service to the department of Psychology and the University of WI-La Crosse · Coordinate the development and design of the curricula in accordance with the Council for the Advancement of Standards (CAS) and submit program review and assessment reports as per university guidelines · Collaborate with the department of Psychology chair, the Dean of the College of Liberal Studies, the Assistant Chancellor of Student Development and Academic Services, the Director of Enrollment Services, and personnel from Human Resources and the Business Office to coordinate all personnel issues, including supervision of faculty, hiring of staff, and any other issues related to personnel contracts, compensation or performance · Facilitate regular faculty meetings, prepare meeting agendas, and establish excellent avenues of communication with program and departmental faculty, students and the university community · Supervise the work of the program assistant, graduate assistant and other support staff · Serve as primary support person to students in the program from admission to successful program completion · Serve as the webmaster for the program and consult with on and off campus technology units to support both a web presence and to support the further development of on-line program delivery opportunities 25% Instruction in Student Affairs Administration graduate program (1 course per term) · Prepare and deliver curriculum to graduate students in the program · Prepare course materials including syllabi, handouts, electronic instructional aids, insuring that the materials comply with the guidelines for accessibility · Use D2L and other software that is associated with instruction via the internet · Evaluate student work using systems developed by the faculty in the student Affairs and Administration graduate program · Maintain office hours and serve as an advisor, thesis chair, and member of theses committees · Participate in the service mission of the University · Participate in professional development activities · Pursue scholarship within the parameters of commitments to administrative and teaching responsibilities Qualifications for Student Affairs Administration Graduate Program Director Minimum Required: Doctorate in discipline compatible with student affairs profession (includes but not limited to higher education administration and/or leadership, counselor education, human development, psychology, college student personnel/development) Experience in higher education academic program administration Experience teaching both face-to-face and on-line courses (higher education level) Experience supervising graduate student research or capstone experiences Commitment to graduate instruction of students preparing for careers in student affairs Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills Experience/expertise in technology that supports student learning and administration of academic programs Preference given to: Candidates who are active members of higher education student affairs professional organizations

APPOINTMENT		% of appointment – Full Time Annual Appointment Starting Date: July 1, 2008 Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent fringe benefits and insurance programs

APPLICATION INFORMATION		Refer to Recruitment Number "09PSY03" when applying for or inquiring about this position. Application Procedure: Application Materials Must Include the Following: Letter of interest Statement outlining vision for graduate education in student affairs (1-2 pages) Vita Names of 3 current professional references and contact information for them (Include name, title, relationship to applicant, phone number, and email address) Unofficial transcripts of doctoral degree Electronic (email) or paper submission will be accepted – electronic preferred (Word or PDF). Please address your application materials and questions to: Jon A. Hageseth, Ph. D., LP Chair, Student Affairs and Administration Search Committee Room 112 Wilder Hall 1725 State Street La Crosse, WI 54601 Email: hageseth.jon@uwlax.edu Phone: 608-785-8073 FAX: 608-785-8965 NOTE: Certified transcripts and background checks required as a condition of employment. Application Deadline: Priority will be given to completed applications received by May 30, 2008. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

LOCAL INFORMATION		Information about UW-La Crosse: The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, founded in 1909, is one of 13 four-year campuses in the University of Wisconsin System. It offers a wide array of undergraduate programs in business, education, the sciences, the arts, health science, recreation, physical education, and liberal studies as well as a variety of graduate programs. About 9,000 students attend classes on the compact, 119-acre campus. La Crosse (pop. 51,000) is set among scenic bluffs along the winding Mississippi River at the Minnesota/Wisconsin border. With Minneapolis 2 1/2 hours to the northwest and Madison, Wisconsin, 2 hours to the southeast, La Crosse enjoys small-town charm with larger city benefits. Densely-wooded coulees (gorges between bluffs), three rivers, and lush marsh provide prime locales for running, skiing, hunting, fishing, skating, boating, camping, biking and other outdoor pursuits. For more information about UW-La Crosse: http://www.uwlax.edu

As an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is engaged in an effort to be a leader in Wisconsin’s movement toward increased diversity and inclusiveness. Women, persons of color, and individuals with a disability are encouraged to apply. If you have a special need/accommodation to aid your participation in our hiring process, please contact the individual above to make appropriate arrangements.

Employment will require a criminal background check. A pending criminal charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, UW-La Crosse does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

Under Wisconsin Statutes, we are required to provide, upon request, a list of nominees and applicants. A written request can exclude one from this list. Persons agreeing to be final candidates (to be interviewed) will have their identities revealed as final candidates.

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