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ATTENTION:
The Universities of Wisconsin are a premier system of public higher education serving more than 164,000 students. Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, the universities are Wisconsin's talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. Through a constellation of 13 universities statewide, the Universities of Wisconsin are a tremendous academic, cultural, and economic resource for Wisconsin, the nation, and the world.
The Universities of Wisconsin Administration assists in establishing policies, planning the programmatic financial and physical development of the Universities. UWSA supports the Universities in delivering transformative educational outcomes and research that expands the boundaries of knowledge. We work to extend the value of our universities beyond the boundaries of the campuses, seeking to enhance the quality of life for all in Wisconsin and beyond, in fulfillment of the Wisconsin Idea.
The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) assists the Board of Regents, the UW System President, and the UW universities to sustain sufficient access for students to majors and careers, identify gaps in systemwide program array, and analyze the workforce development needs of the state, all in the context of efficient management of systemwide resources. The office also supports PK-20 education initiatives.
OAA engages faculty in communities of practice informed by scholarship and critical reflection that results in meaningful learning for all students in the UW System. These communities of teaching and practice include problematizing equity, diversity, and inclusion in historical, political, and social contexts.
OAA facilitates and supports faculty, staff, students, and UW System universities to develop, implement, and evaluate initiatives and policies that align university programs with the current and future international and global education needs of our state and nation.
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of the Associate Vice President (AVP) for the Office of Academic Affairs (OAA), this position serves as the central advisor and resource for policy, planning and program development and review; provides comprehensive oversight of business and financial personnel and operations; works independently with internal and external constituents on OAA agreements and contracts; is the liaison with institutions for program fiscal review, reporting, and goal setting; provides AVP with confidential administrative support and assistance. Specific duties are not limited to but include the following:
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Advise AVP on policy, compliance, and budget & financial matters concerning Program Planning, Review, & Array Management (PPRAM) and independently follow up on actions as requested.
- Act as OAA central resource with expertise on UW System program planning, review and array management policies and procedures including responding to inquiries from institutional representatives and other UWS Academic & Student Affairs offices.
- Review, monitor, and evaluate PPRAM actions for currency and alignment to, and compliance with Board of Regents policy and HLC requirements.
- Participate as member of UWSA Policy Committee for policy review providing input and preparing documentation in support of decisions for presentation and distribution.
- Monitor OAA program planning to ensure programs successfully reach goals and objectives and brief Associate Vice President on status of projects.
- Identify and address any issues in conflict with successful OAA program delivery taking appropriate actions to rectify.
