The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a doctoral research-extensive university in the 26-campus University of Wisconsin System all broadly governed by the State’s Board of Regents. It was founded in the belief that if Milwaukee were to be a great city, it would need a great, urban public university. The themes of educating students, excelling in research, and serving its urban community are echoed in all University activities. The University offers 86 undergraduate majors, 49 master's degrees, and 23 doctoral programs, serving over 28,000 students. The 92-acre main campus is located in a residential neighborhood near the shores of Lake Michigan, just minutes from downtown Milwaukee.

The Provost invites applications and nominations for the newly defined position of Assistant to the Provost for Budget and Planning. As the lead budget and financial officer working with the Provost, the incumbent will prepare budget and financial analyses and make recommendations to the Provost for campus budget requests, resource allocations, and financial strategies to enable UWM to meet its strategic goals. The incumbent will serve as the Provost’s delegate for campus and UW System committees and meetings dealing with fiscal and budget strategies management and will design and implement, on behalf of the Provost, annual budget review and resource allocation processes for the schools, colleges, and departments reporting to the Provost. The Assistant to the Provost will work with all Deans/Directors and Unit Business Representatives of units reporting to the Provost to better manage fiscal resources. This position also serves as Unit Business Representative (UBR) for the Divisions of Academic Affairs and General Education Administration under the general direction of the Provost and Chancellor respectively. Responsibilities include strategic development of division budget plans; overseeing and implementing budget allocations; overseeing and managing the budgeting, accounting, and financial management of each division.

Qualifications: A master’s degree, preferably in Business Administration or a related financial area, is required. Six years of experience managing large, complex budgets are required, with preference for such experience within the University of Wisconsin System with University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee experience especially desirable.

The successful candidate will have strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills; a proven ability to work independently and effectively and with sensitivity in a team environment with a diverse group of professional colleagues; and knowledge of national trends and best practices in providing sound budgetary and fiscal management processes.

Salary: Annual salary will be commensurate with training and experience. Excellent fringe benefits.

To Apply: Persons interested in being considered for this position must apply through the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Employment Site located at www.jobs.uwm.edu. Completed application materials must include a letter of application addressing educational and professional level work experience and knowledge as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications for the position, a professional resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references.

Application Deadline: Completed application materials must be received at the UWM Employment Site by May 16, 2008.