Job Summary:

The Wisconsin School of Business (WSB) is seeking an assistant director to support the Artificial Intelligence (AI) hub. The purpose of the AI hub at the Wisconsin School of Business is to serve as the focal point for all AI related activities at the WSB. It serves four primary functions that relate to AI: support research, nurture industry connections, host industry and academic events for students, and support AI related communications at the WSB. In this administrative role, the assistant director will work closely with the AI hub director to support the four primary functions.

The assistant director will design, develop, and execute processes related to faculty support for AI related research, AI event planning for students, internal and external communications, AI@WSB website management, and an AI conference. The assistant director will report to the AI hub director and will work in close collaboration with internal (e.g., students, staff, faculty) and external stakeholders (e.g., industry, alumni) of the WSB.

Principal duties:
1. Support research: The assistant director will offer administrative support for UW-Madison undergraduate and graduate students supporting faculty research.

2. Support industry connections: The assistant director will support the hub director in fostering industry partnerships for student education and faculty research.

3. Manage events: The assistant director will support and enable faculty and industry speaker events in the AI arena. They will also help organize an AI conference.

4. Manage communications: The assistant director will assist the hub director in AI related communications at WSB.

Responsibilities:

Oversees the daily management of programs, services, activities, facilities, policies and/or processes in order to support student success in various areas of student affairs. Works under broad, administrative direction with significant responsibility for assigned area(s) of responsibility. Responds to inquiries from University departments, educational institutions, the community, and/or external agencies. Strives to create a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive work environment.

• 20% Plans, organizes, administers, and manages processes and operations related to assigned area(s) of responsibility
• 20% Monitors, evaluates, and modifies processes, procedures, and/or standards, ensuring alignment with the Institution's mission, values, goals, and objectives, as well as all local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• 15% Advises and enforces Institution policies related to services in Student Affairs
• 15% Serves as the program or unit liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups
• 20% Schedules logistics and secures resources to support the operational plans of the program or unit
• 10% May monitor the program budget and approve expenditures

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Required
Bachelor's Degree


Preferred
Master's Degree

Qualifications:

Required:
- 2 years of professional experience

Preferred:
- Experience working with business professionals

- Excellent oral and written communication skills

- Experience in one or more of the following areas is desirable: faculty support, event management, project management, marketing, communications, budget/financial management, database management and/or record keeping.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $57,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The employee in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.

Additional Information:

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Diversity and inclusion are primary values for the Wisconsin School of Business and are integral to achieving our strategic goals. Our school is committed to continuously increasing the cultural competence of its staff and faculty members through school-wide forums and professional development opportunities.

How to Apply:

Please complete the online application and attach a cover letter addressing your qualifications and experiences specifically relating to the responsibilities of this position as described along with a comprehensive resume.

Our search committee will review all application materials after the posted deadline. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. We will notify all applicants once the search is completed and we have selected a top candidate. As applicants move on to next steps in the process, they will be asked to provide names and contact information (e-mail address, phone number, and mailing address) of at least three references.

Contact:

Dan Bonazza
dan.bonazza@wisc.edu
608-263-1189
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Stdnt Affairs Mgr(AE193)

Department(s):

A12-WISCONSIN SCH OF BUSINESS/MARKETING LEADERSHIP INST

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

306218-AS

 

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The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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