The Department of Theatre and Drama is committed to developing future generations of theatre artists, technicians, scholars and audiences. We are looking for an energetic and experienced professional interested in joining a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative administrative team. The departments of Theatre and Drama, Art, and Dance are housed in UW-Madison's highly acclaimed School of Education, which values interdisciplinary educational experiences and supports and furthers the Wisconsin Idea locally and globally. The University of Wisconsin - Madison, one of our country's leading research universities, is a lakeside campus located in Madison, WI praised for its great natural beauty and quality of life. The department administrator reports to the Department Chair.
The Department of Theatre and Drama Administrator leads the business operations of the department and provides expertise to the Chair and Executive Committee to support department excellence and growth. This person manages budgeting, funds tracking, and financial reporting. This position will also be responsible for departmental human resources functions, including administering recruitments, hiring, onboarding, payroll, benefits, and offboarding. The role supervises staff and ensures support for daily operations including human resources, instructional administration, purchasing, and other business functions.
This person will be proficient in Excel and will be able to quickly learn new systems and programs quickly. Significant experience with budgeting, financial reporting, and fund management is essential to this work, as are excellent verbal skills, both in person and in writing. Additionally, an ideal candidate will have substantial experience with and understanding of HR systems. The administrative leader we seek will have strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, This person will be able to prioritize the most impactful work while managing many tasks and competing deadlines. Skills that are helpful but not required include familiarity and experience with the UW-Madison and/or School of Education and its administrative systems. Interest and familiarity with the performing arts, particularly theatre, is a preferred.
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in business, arts management, non-profit administration, or a related field.
Preferred
Master's Degree
Required:
- Minimum of five years of experience leading an organization, department, project, or team is required.
- Demonstrated experience supervising 2 or more employees.
Preferred:
- Administrative experience in higher education or local, city, state government service is preferred.
- Preference toward experience in arts management, business, non-profit administration, or a related field.
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:Minimum $88,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
This position is eligible for a robust benefits package, including health, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, the Wisconsin Retirement System, and generous paid time off.
If you need accommodations during the recruitment process, please email education-HR.DDR@education.wisc.edu and one of our Division Disability Representatives will contact you.
How to Apply:Apply online by uploading a cover letter outlining your interest in and qualifications for the position, a current resume, and a list of three professional reference contacts.
Contact:Sarah Gomez Rendon
sarah.gomezrendon@wisc.edu
608-262-4079
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Department Administrator II(AD026)
Department(s):A17-SCHOOL OF EDUCATION/THEATRE & DRAMA
Employment Class:Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:298464-AS
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.