Department Program Associate

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Position Title:

Department Program Associate

Job Category:

University Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Administrative Assistant II

Job Duties:

This full-time University Staff ongoing position (Program Associate) provides administrative assistance to the Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology, i.e., the Chair of the Department field placement coordinator, graduate program coordinator, and PhD program coordinator. The Program Associate also assists the Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology, the Department of Social Work, and departments within the College of Community Engagement and Professions with course scheduling, and liaisons with advising for the College of Community Engagement and Professions as needed for student enrollment and retention. The Program Associate must exercise independence in performing job duties and have the ability to follow through on all assigned tasks. The Program Associate reports directly to the Department Chair and is expected to have an on-campus presence in assisting administrators and serving students. The Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology prides itself on being a positive and supportive place to work. 

Additional Information:   

This position does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire. 

 

This position will be performed fully onsite at UWM’s main campus.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare the schedule of classes for each term 

• Enter data and maintain files   

• Manage confidential records  

• Collects, analyzes, and prepares various communication materials from established sources utilizing technology mediums

• Organize Department events  

• Serves as a first point of contact for individuals and groups, provides basic organizational information via phone, in person and through other communication mediums, and routes more complex inquiries to the appropriate entities

• Maintains established methods and organizational systems directed at the maintenance of electronic/physical records related to work operations according to established policies and procedures

• Schedules logistics and secures resources for meetings, conferences, travel, and work unit operations

• Sends, receives, copies, and distributes communications to the appropriate entities according to established policies and procedures under general supervision

Department:

Helen Bader School of Social Welfare

Compensation:

The target hiring range is $23.00-$26.00/hour. Final salary will be contingent upon the knowledge, skills, and abilities demonstrated throughout the selection process.

Required Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience in an office setting.  
• Associate’s degree or higher in a related field or equivalent work experience. 
• Proficient in the use of office technology, including MS Office, as evidenced by application materials. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred. 
• Excellent organization, prioritization, multi-tasking and program planning skills with strong attention to detail. 
• Ability to establish and maintain positive professional working relationships. 
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks 

Application Instructions: 

Applicants are required to apply online and provide: 

• A cover letter that addresses the candidate’s professional level work experience as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications. 
• A detailed resume 

Note: Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application to ensure full consideration. Additional documents submitted aside from a cover letter and resume will not be considered.  

Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.

 

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates’ application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

Apply by the application deadline, October 16, 2026.

Contact Information:

Amal Afifa

aiafifa@uwm.edu

Reasonable Accommodations
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Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.

Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.