GSSF Advisor

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Job Category:
Academic Staff


Employment Type:
Regular


Job Profile:
Stdnt Affairs Prog Spec


Job Summary:

As the GSSF Advisor, within the Associated Students of Madison (ASM), you'll serve as the primary support for General Student Services Fund (GSSF) student organizations at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, helping student leaders navigate the financial systems and processes that keep their organizations running. That looks like managing purchasing, budget tracking, reconciliations, and fiscal compliance daily, while also providing holistic advising and organizational support that helps student leaders and their groups succeed.

You'll work directly with students across a diverse portfolio of organizations, build relationships with campus partners, and collaborate with the ASM staff team to support the broader mission of student governance. This role will have you at the center of financial management and student development.


Key

Job Responsibilities:

• Direct Advising for Student Organizations:
  Provides comprehensive advising for all General Student Service Fund (GSSF) Registered Student Organizations currently funded, offering guidance on governance, compliance, and fiscal management. Supporting an increase in new GSSF organizations applying for funding for the upcoming year, fostering student engagement and organizational success.

• Creates and maintains schedules, logistics, and resources for one or multiple student affairs programs, activities, and/or services

• 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

• Writes, edits, and publishes content for various communication projects and marketing platforms to align with strategic initiatives and established communication campaigns

Department:

Student Affairs, Student Advocacy, Associated Students of Madison

The Associated Students of Madison (ASM) is the official student governance body of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, representing the needs of over 50,000 students. ASM is composed of roughly 50 elected or appointed students, 8 professional staff members, and 200 student appointees on committees that hold legal rights to recommend university policies, budgets, and candidates for UW employment. ASM allocates over $80 million in segregated university fees each year and is responsible for management of the Student Activity Center and distribution of the student bus pass.

The roles of ASM can be divided into three categories: direct action, governance, and service.

ASM is part of Student Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, led by the vice chancellor for student affairs. Our staff is dedicated to serving students and to helping them succeed in and out of the classroom in areas including health and well-being, student success and belonging, leadership and engagement, and student advocacy.


Compensation:

The expected minimum starting salary for this position is $54,000.00 annually. Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./


Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of student affairs/higher education, student development principles, or a related field.
• Experience advising and/or mentoring students. (preferred in a higher education setting.)
• Ability to analyze and explain complex policies, concepts, and procedures to diverse audiences.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and/or experience working with shared governance bodies in a higher education institution.
• Experience managing financial processes, budgeting, or purchasing in an organizational setting.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree Required

Master's Degree Preferred


How to Apply:

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1. A current resume.
2. A cover letter that addresses your experience and qualifications relevant to this position.

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