Assistant Coach- Women's Basketball/Multicultural Admissions Counselor
EXPIRED
Posted Date: Mar 08, 2024
Expired Date: Apr 24, 2024
Posting Details
Position Information
Recruitment Number
1470
Posting Details
Position Information
Recruitment Number
1470
Apply NowNumber of Vacancies
1
Working Title
Assistant Coach- Women's Basketball/Multicultural Admissions Counselor
Classification Title
Assistant Coach
Proposed Salary to be Offered
45,000
Appointment Percentage (Budget)
100
Position Summary
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is deeply committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment ensuring that our students experience a world class education and are prepared for all global contexts.
The university is seeking a qualified candidate that demonstrates exceptional coaching abilities in basketball for the Women’s basketball team. The successful candidate must also possess qualifications for a collateral assignment in the Admissions Office as a Multicultural Admissions Counselor.
This unique position will be deployed as an established champion for the basketball team and leading Athletics Department initiatives to promote a more diverse and inclusive environment for employees and student-athletes by aligning recruitment efforts in Admissions as well as promoting and fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in UWL’s Athletics Department. The successful candidate will need to have demonstrated a successful career of working with student-athletes and employees of every background on enhancing their awareness and commitment to inclusion efforts.
Position Type
Staff/Administrative
Pay Basis
Annual
FLSA
Exempt
Contingent Upon Funding
No
Is this position eligible for employment sponsorship, (H1B or PERM)?
No
Required Qualifications
● Bachelor’s Degree.
● Basketball coaching or playing experience at high school, club, or collegiate level.
● Strong interpersonal and communication skills such as excellent written and public speaking.
● Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds
● Ability to lift/transport materials up to 35lbs.
● Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
● Valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications
● Knowledge of
NCAA
Division
III
and
WIAC
rules.
● Collegiate coaching or playing experience.
● Collegiate recruiting experience.
● Strong organizational and event planning skills
● Ability to adapt and manage multiple competing priorities
● Ability to use and learn multiple computer technologies (such as Peoplesoft, ImageNow, TargetX
CRM
, Microsoft Office)
● Experience in marketing, admissions or a related area of higher education
Physical Demands
Lifting and transporting materials up to 35 lbs. is required.
Reasonable Accommodations
UWL
provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact hrinfo@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8013. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
All position descriptions are required to provide physical demands and working condition/environment and may not be published in the job announcement. For information on the physical demands and/or working conditions/environment for this position, please contact Human Resources at hrinfo@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8013.
Working conditions and environment
Must be willing to work evenings and weekends.
Admissions Counselor: Typical work hours are 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. However, numerous evening and weekend hours will be required.
The ability to travel throughout the Midwest by automobile is also required.
Miscellaneous Information
Information about your benefits
Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial package from the university.
Highlights include:
excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.
paid holidays and sick days.
sick leave may be converted at retirement to pay for health insurance post-work at
UWL
.
after 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.
benefits at
UWL
are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.
Learn more at: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohr...
Benefit eligibility is determined at point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.
Information about
UWL
and the Surrounding Region
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UW–La Crosse) provides a challenging, dynamic, and diverse learning environment in which the entire university community is fully engaged in supporting student success. Grounded in the liberal arts, UW-La Crosse fosters curiosity and life-long learning through collaboration, innovation, and the discovery and dissemination of new knowledge. Acknowledging and respecting the contributions of all, UW-La Crosse is a regional academic and cultural center that prepares students to take their place in a constantly changing world community.
For more than a decade UW-La Crosse has been named one of Kiplinger’s 100 Best Values in Public Universities and has appeared prominently on the
U.S. News & World Report
list of “America’s Best Colleges” for more than 15 years, and is ranked #4 on its list of the Best Regional Public Universities in the Midwest.
With a student population of roughly 10,500, the university offers 91 undergraduate programs, 21 graduate programs, and 2 doctoral programs through the following three colleges, the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities, the College of Business Administration, and the College of Science and Health, as well as the School of Education. There are over 600 full-time faculty and instructional academic staff, 75 percent of whom hold terminal degrees. UW-La Crosse boasts a retention rate (freshmen returning as sophomores) of 84 percent, graduation rate (degree within six years) of 70 percent, and is among only 12 institutions cited nationally by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for its success in linking campus culture and university leadership to outstanding graduation rates.
UW-La Crosse’s strategic plan Sustaining Excellence continues to move our community forward through its four pillars: increasing community engagement, achieving excellence through equity and diversity, investing in our people, and advancing transformational education. More information about the ongoing work of Sustaining Excellence is available at www.uwlax.edu/info/strategic-plan .The UW-La Crosse campus is in southwestern Wisconsin, nestled in a residential area of the City of La Crosse and positioned as part of a larger metro area with a population close to 140,000. The area, known as the 7 Rivers Region, is famous for its exceptional natural beauty which includes the Mississippi River on one side, majestic bluffs on the other, and views of rolling farmland and forested valleys in between. Abundant water, woodlands and varying terrain provide ample opportunities for year-round outdoor recreation. Only a couple of hours from Minneapolis or Madison, La Crosse enjoys the affordability and charm of small town living with larger city benefits. Three colleges, two world-class medical institutions, the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra, a restored nineteenth century downtown business district, and a number of galleries and art centers have made La Crosse a regional center for culture, entertainment, medical care, shopping, sports and recreation. More information about the La Crosse metro area can be found here: Choose La Crosse .
Learn more about UW-La Crosse here: https://www.uwlax.edu/human-resources/services/talent-acquisition-and-employment/finalist-welcome/
AA/EO Statement
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. We strongly encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans to apply.
UWL
, in compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
DEI
Statement
UW-La Crosse’s diversity and inclusion efforts are guided by our adherence to Inclusive Excellence. We define Inclusive Excellence as “… our active, intentional and ongoing commitment to bridge differences with understanding and respect so all can thrive." The goals of Inclusive Excellence are to increase the retention of diverse faculty, staff and students while encouraging a campus climate that is inviting and welcoming to all. UW-La Crosse strives to promote acceptance of all facets of diversity from racial/ethnic diversity to diversity of thought and experience. UW-La Crosse ranks 6th nationally among the Top
LGBTQ
-Friendly Colleges for 2018-19 by AffordableCollegesOnline.org (
ACO
).
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the
UWL
Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see https://www.uwlax.edu/police/... or contact the University Police Department at 608.785.9000.
Redbook Position
Yes
Division/College
Student Affairs Division
Description of College / Department / Program / Division / Unit
The Division of Student Affairs’ role is to enhance and support students learning experience here at
UWL
. We work closely with faculty, staff, community members, alumni and most importantly, students to provide quality programs and services which promote learning, leadership, involvement, service, and the celebration of diversity. The Division includes several departments: Campus Child Center, Counseling and Testing, Student Health Center, Intercollegiate Athletics, Recreational Sports, Residence Life, Student Life, University Centers, and the Vice Chancellor & Dean of Students office. The staff of the Division is truly student-centered and concerned about the holistic development of the student.
The University of Wisconsin – La Crosse is a member of the respected Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and pride ourselves on a successful Division
III
athletic program with broad-based student participation and a balanced student-athlete philosophy. Our mission is “Building Champions. In Sport. In School. In Life.”. We have twenty-one intercollegiate athletic teams, and have won 73 national titles – the second most in the history of
NCAA
Division
III
. On average, we place 13th in the Learfield Director’s Cup. Student-athletes have had a higher
GPA
than the general student body for 21of the last 22 years. Our program routinely participates in over 20 community service activities each year.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Date | 03/01/2024 |
| Continuous Recruitment | Yes |
| Continuous Recruitment First Review Date | 03/25/2024 |
| Close Date | |
| Special Instructions |
Application deadlines
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Priority consideration is given to those candidates who apply by the listed ‘First Review Date’. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWL is a state agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWL 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 & Reference Check Policy
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
|
| Position Contact Name | Samuel Pierce |
| Position Contact Email | hrinfo@uwlax.edu |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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* The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identities of finalists must be revealed upon request. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).
- I wish for my name to remain confidential until the university is no longer able to do so.
- I waive my right to keep my name confidential through the application process.
-
* Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse? (UW-L and UW System institutions pay for some or all of the sponsorship costs. Some candidates may require an H1B or another form of employment sponsorship to work in the US. This question is asked so that if you are the successful candidate, Human Resources can work with your work unit to begin the process of obtaining this visa).
- Yes, I will require sponsorship prior to employment.
- Yes, I will require sponsorship for continued employment if hired.
- No, I do not require sponsorship and am eligible to work in the US.
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* After you retire from a Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) employer, you may return to work with a WRS employer as a rehired annuitant, provided certain requirements are met. There are no restrictions on what type of position a rehired annuitant can hold. Under the WRS, there is no limit to how much you may earn as a rehired annuitant. (Learn more: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benef...). Are you currently collecting an annuity from the Wisconsin Retirement System, (WRS)?
- Yes
- No
* Please provide your most recent employer, supervisor name and contact information, including phone number and email address. (Pursuant to UW System Administrative Policy 1275, UW System requires reference checks related to sexual harassment and sexual violence to be conducted at a minimum with a final candidate’s most recent employer and with all previous UW System institution and State of Wisconsin agency employers from the past seven years. UW-L will notify you prior to contacting your supervisor).
(Open Ended Question)
-
* Are you an alum of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse?
- Yes
- No
-
* Are you currently employed by or have you been employed by a UW System institution or a State of Wisconsin agency during the last seven (7) years? Please answer yes or no. If yes, provide the institution or agency name, your supervisor and contact information, including phone number and email address.
- Yes
- No
-
* Are you currently under investigation or have ever left employment during an active investigation in which you were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment? (Required under UW System Administrative Policy 1275)
- Yes
- No
-
* Are you legally eligible to work in the United States?
- Yes
- No
-
* Were you ever found to have engaged in any sexual violence or sexual harassment in a previous work assignment? (Required under UW System Administrative Policy 1275)
- Yes
- No
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* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Chronicle of Higher Education Web Site
- Discipline-Specific Publication/Web Site
- HERC Web Site
- HigherEdJobs.com Web Site
- Job Center of Wisconsin Web Site
- Minority Publication/Web Site
- University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Social Media (i.e. Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter)
- University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Web Site
- La Crosse Tribune
- Personal Referral
- Indeed
- WinonaDailyNews.com, LaCrosseTribune.com, ChippewaHerald.com, Journaltimes.com, Kenoshanews.com, Madison.com
- Department of Workforce Development (WISC)
- Other
Required Documents
Required Documents 1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application 3. Reference Contact Information Optional Documents
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