Support the daily front-line operations of the One Stop,
providing timely, accurate, and student-centered service.
Collaborate with campus partners to create on-going training
opportunities for One Stop student employees.
Ensure all actions are aligned with the University vision,
mission, goals, and strategic plans.
Provide superior customer service and timely, accurate problem
resolution to students, families, and other members of the
University community.
Provide information, answer questions, facilitate transactions,
and assist with problem resolution related to registration,
enrollment, financial aid, student academic records, student
financial accounts, continuing education programming, and other
student-support resources.
Advise students and families regarding the Family Educational
Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and related University policies and
procedures.
Ensure One Stop services and interactions are aligned with
applicable University policies and procedures and support the
University's vision, mission, goals, and strategic
priorities.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Specific One Stop Duties
- Develop and maintain training materials that prepare student
employees to effectively and accurately assist students with common
One Stop questions and transactions.
- Assist students with questions regarding their student
accounts, including payments, holds, financial accounts, refunds,
and related processes.
- Guide students, parents, and other authorized individuals
through online payment and other student account processes.
- Provide general financial aid information in accordance with
applicable federal and state laws, regulations, University
policies, and procedures.
- Troubleshoot registration errors and system issues and assist
students with registration-related questions and concerns.
- Assist students in understanding their academic records and
transcripts and provide information regarding enrollment and
academic record processes.
- Explain holds placed on student accounts and assist students in
understanding the steps required to resolve or remove applicable
holds.
- Provide general information regarding University services,
resources, policies, procedures, and processes and connect students
with appropriate campus offices when additional assistance is
needed.
- Assist students with navigating the University website and
locating online resources, forms, services, and information.
- During peak enrollment and high-volume periods, provide
comprehensive customer service through multiple service channels,
including email, telephone, and in-person interactions, while
managing complex and high-volume student inquiries.
Student Retention Duties
- Serve as the scribe for Committee on Cohort Retention (CCR)
meetings, documenting key discussions and action items,
communicating follow-up items to appropriate individuals in a
timely manner, and maintaining a running log of future intervention
and retention ideas.
- Input, maintain, and analyze CCR data to assess and demonstrate
the impact of retention interventions across the cohort.
- Participate in targeted retention interventions as a member of
the One Stop, supporting outreach and engagement efforts with
identified students.
- Coordinate communication and follow-up with campus partners
involved in CCR interventions, helping ensure students receive
timely and coordinated support.
- Contribute to the assessment and reporting of CCR efforts by
helping summarize intervention outcomes, identify successful
practices, and make recommendations for future retention
strategies.
Navigate Duties
- Assist with the alerts and cases management process involving
students experiencing academic and/or personal challenges to their
success.
- Input, maintain, and analyze data in confidential databases and
transfer data as needed.
- Provide ongoing training and updated documents to the campus
community related to software updates, enhancements, and targeted
initiatives.
- Collaborate with the Navigate Team and assist with planning and
implementation of new features, units, and access as
appropriate.
- Review and update the Navigate AI database and tools as
needed.
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:
- May supervise the day to day activities of one or more academic
programs and resolves issues exercising discretion to meet unit
goals.
- Utilizes independent judgement regarding development,
implementation, promotion, and evaluation for one or more academic
programs, initiatives, or events
- Identifies program, needs, contributes to the development of
unit workflows, schedules logistics and secures resources for
meetings, events, and interviews
- Coordinates program components and evaluates program
effectiveness and provides recommendations for improvement
Department:
One Stop - Enrollment and Retention
Compensation:
Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary
within the range of $42,000 - $44,000 commensurate with the
candidate's education, related experience, and
qualifications.
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:
- Earned Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum one-year professional and/or graduate student
experience in a customer service related position within high
education
- Minimum one-year professional and/or graduate student
experience in administrative duties and/or office management within
higher education
- Strong written communication and verbal skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Excellent interpersonal and organization skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Experience working with university students, family/support
individuals
- Experience with use of CRM (customer relationship management)
systems and Student Success Platforms (example: Navigate360)
- Familiarity with student information systems, particularly
PeopleSoft
- Effective interpersonal skills and ability to establish
positive relationships with students, staff and faculty
- Experience with supervising student employees
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to interact respectfully with people with diverse
socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
- 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:
Melissa Walton
waltonm@uww.edu
262-472-1385
To Ensure Consideration:
Applications received by
October 1st, 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.