Student Engagement Program Specialist – Student Government and Civic Engagement - Civic Engagement - University Center

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Student Engagement Program Specialist – Student Government and Civic Engagement – Student Affairs Program Specialist, AE192.

Academic Staff

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Student Affairs Program Specialist

Attention:
The University Center in the Division of Student Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a Student Engagement Program Specialist – Student Government and Civic Engagement (Student Affairs Program Specialist, AE192).

Job Details:
The Student Engagement Program Specialist – Student Government and Civic Engagement serves as the primary professional resource for Whitewater Student Government (WSG), student leadership within governance, and civic engagement initiatives for the Student Engagement unit. The position empowers student leaders through advising, coaching, education, and subject matter expertise related to student governance, leadership development, civic participation, advocacy, freedom of expression, civil discourse, and effective organizational leadership.

The program specialist provides professional advising and operational support to Whitewater Student Government, helping student leaders navigate university policies, governance processes, communications, programming, and campus partnerships while fostering meaningful student voice and participation. The position maintains a collaborative connection with the UW–Whitewater Rock County Student Government Association (SGA) to support communication, coordination, and opportunities for shared leadership and civic engagement across both campus locations.

The position also coordinates Warhawks Vote, the university’s nonpartisan voter education and civic engagement initiative, and develops educational programs, training, curriculum, and resources that promote civic learning, participation, critical inquiry, and engagement across diverse perspectives. The specialist coordinates/assists with program logistics, communications, assessment, partnerships, and continuous improvement for Whitewater Student Government and related civic engagement initiatives. Working collaboratively with campus partners, the position serves as a resource and connector for student leadership and civic engagement efforts while reducing barriers to participation and strengthening opportunities for students to develop leadership, advocacy, governance, and civic skills.

Through advising, relationship building, and intentional educational experiences, the position supports an environment where students are prepared to lead, participate meaningfully in university governance, and contribute to a vibrant campus community. Reports to the Executive Director of Student Engagement and works collaboratively with Student Engagement leadership and campus partners to advance student governance and civic engagement initiatives. Work hours will vary based on program, governance, and campus engagement needs and will include occasional evening and weekend responsibilities.

• Governance Serves as the primary professional advisor to Whitewater Student Government and its elected and appointed student leaders.
• Provides subject matter expertise regarding student engagement, leadership, governance, civic engagement, and student development to students, campus partners, and internal and external stakeholders.
• Advises students on organizational structure, bylaws, elections, parliamentary procedures, policies, advocacy, resolutions, and institutional decision-making.
• Supports student agency, leadership transitions, organizational effectiveness,…