Serve as the primary departmental liaison to Financial
Services, representing Student engagement at Campus Business
Representative (CBR) meetings and resolving fiscal and operations
issues.
Serve as backup payroll administrator for approximately 130
student employees, including payroll approvals and
processing.
Process expense reimbursements, purchasing transactions,
journal entries, and expense reallocations while maintaining
accurate financial records.
Provide financial guidance and administrative support to
Student Engagement staff regarding university purchasing, travel,
and fiscal procedures.
Assistant with departmental initiatives, special projects, and
programming support as needed.
Serve as backup to the Student Engagement Financial
Specialist.
Student Organizations and Greek Community
- Provide fiscal oversight and administrative support for more
than 60 segregated fee-funded student organizations.
- Coordinate purchases, travel arrangements, reimbursements,
procurement card transactions, and payments in accordance with
universities of Wisconsin travel policy and university purchasing
guidelines.
- serve as an alternate requestor within Workday for student
organization travel and purchasing transactions.
- Monitor organization budgets, reconcile accounts, maintain
financial records, and ensure compliance with university,
universities of Wisconsin, and SUFAC policies.
- Manage financial operations for Greek councils and
Student-Faculty Accounts, including deposits, expenditures,
reconciliations, and reporting.
- Advise student officers on budgeting, financial planning,
purchasing procedures, travel and responsible stewardship of
segregated fees.
- Maintain accurate records of expenditures and provide financial
reports for allocable student organizations.
- Assist Whitewater Student Government and it's advisors with
financial and logistical processes related to segregated
fees.
- Assist with training and provide support regarding Connect2 and
other student engagement technologies, through event management,
organization officers, advisors, and student leaders in the
effective use of campus engagement tools.
Segregated University Fee Allocation Committee (SUFAC)
- Serve as one of two advisors to the Segregated University Fee
Allocation Committee (SUFAC) in partnership with the budget
office.
- Advise student committee members throughout the annual
allocation process, including recruitment, orientation, hearings,
deliberations, recommendations, and policy interpretation.
- Develop and facilitate training for student organizations
regarding funding eligibility, budgeting, fiscal responsibility,
and allocation procedures.
- Prepare financial analyses, allocation reports, and supporting
documentation for committee decision making.
- Assist with the review and continuous improvement of SUFAC
policies, procedures, and educations resources.
- Collaborate with the Office of general Counsel, Financial
Services, and UW-Whitewater at Rock County to ensure consistent
application of university and Universities of Wisconsin
policies.
Student Leadership and Supervision
- Supervise two Budget Interns, providing training, coaching, and
professional development opportunities.
- Serve as a Connect2 trainer for student employees and staff,
promoting effective use of student engagement technology.
- Support the development of student leaders by fostering
financial literacy, accountability, ethical decision-making, and
organizational effectiveness.
- Serve on departmental and university committees and participate
in divisional initiatives as assigned.
Supervision Received
Supervision is provided by the Student Engagement Program Manager
for Student Organizations.
Supervision Exercised
- Direct Supervision of two Budget Interns.
- Indirect supervision and functional oversight of Involvement
Office student employees in fiscal and operations processes.
CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other
work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates
must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time
of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment
term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human
Resources.
UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer, therefore
STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Writes, edits, and publishes content for various communication
projects and marketing platforms to align with strategic
initiatives and established communication campaigns
- Organizes student-focused programming and resources to promote
new and ongoing educational initiatives
- Serves as a subject matter expert regarding student affairs to
internal and external stakeholders
- Generates and analyzes reports of curricular and unit
outcomes
- Creates and maintains schedules, logistics, and resources for
one or multiple student affairs programs, activities, and/or
services
Department:
University Center
Compensation:
Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary
within the range of $52,000 - $55,000.
UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn
more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review
the UW System
Employee Benefits Brochure .
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business
Administration, higher Education, Student Affairs, Education,
Leadership Studies, Public Administration, or related field.
- Demonstrated professional OR relevant experience in financial
administration, business operations, student affairs, higher
education, or a related field
- Experience managing budgets, financial processes, purchasing,
travel, or fiscal compliance.
- Experience advising, training, mentoring, or supervising
students or staff.
- Demonstrated organizational, communication, and customer
service skills.
- Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Business
Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, or a related
field.
- Experience working with student organizations or segregated
fee-funded programs.
- Experience using workday or similar enterprise financial
systems.
- Experience interpreting and applying financial, purchasing, or
travel policies.
- Experience facilitating trainings or educational
workshops.
- Experience supervising student employees.
- Knowledge of assessment practices and continuous process
improvement.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- A strong commitment to excellence in public service and the
ability to work effectively in a collaborative and culturally
diverse environment.
- Willingness and ability to be an active participant in
following applicable safety rules and regulations including
necessary training and drills
How to Apply:
Only complete application packages will be considered. This
includes online submission of the following documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Name and contact information for three professional
references
Contact Information:
If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are
unable to complete the application online due to a disability or
system problem, please contact us at (262) 472-1024 or
hr@uww.edu .
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Emmy Huebner
HuebnerEJ10@uww.edu
To Ensure Consideration:
Applications received by
October 2nd, 2026, are ensured full
consideration. Applications received after that date may be given
consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most
qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next
step of the selection process.
CAMPUS INFORMATION:
UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in
southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class,
affordable higher education programs to more students than
neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin
System. A collaborative team of 1,300 faculty and staff are devoted
to the success of the university’s 11,500 students at its main and
Rock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices and
academic programs — online and in person — from associate to
doctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability,
inclusion, and career development, UWW serves approximately
one-third first-generation students and boasts strength in many
areas, especially business and education. The campus and community
embrace the Warhawk Family spirit, supporting the university’s arts
and nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level championship
athletics. As a proud institution of access, more than 10 percent
of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Students
with Disabilities — a priority mission since the 1970s.
UW-Whitewater's campuses are located centrally near Milwaukee,
Madison, and Chicago, offering easy access to the cultural and
commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Near both
Lake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells, the area attracts numerous
visitors from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrant college
community near the Kettle Moraine State Forest offering area
residents seasonal outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campus
is located in Janesville, a town of 60,000 located on the Rock
River and known as Wisconsin’s Park Place.
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus
Universities of Wisconsin (
https://www.wisconsin.edu ).
Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate
in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In
response to a public records request, the University will not
reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in
writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate
will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).
Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System
Criminal Background Check Policy and Universities of Wisconsin
Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater
requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment.
A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of
employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire,
whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently
under investigation for, or left employment during an active
investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or
sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks,
these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also
be asked.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees
be active participants in following applicable safety rules and
regulations including necessary training and drills.
For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime
statistics/annual Security Report, see
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report if you would like a
paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at
262-472-4660.
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.