The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsin’s second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 146 top research universities recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UWM celebrates, values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all. Learn more here: https://uwm.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/about-dei/

The Student Health and Wellness Center provides integrated, holistic care for students through our medical, counseling, and health promotion and wellness departments. We assist the UWM campus community through collaborative partnerships designed to enhance the university’s academic and community service mission and focus on our student’s wellbeing as an essential component to student success.

Our Counselors provide professional mental health counseling and consultation services for the campus community, incorporating a brief therapeutic model to address the emotional and behavioral needs of students. Additionally, this position creates developmental programming to increase healthy lifestyle and coping behaviors across campus, and provides strategic direction and advocacy for university mental health policy and initiatives.

This position is a full-time 9-month fixed-term renewable position with a seasonal work break over the summer (6/1-8/31).

The position features regular, predictable hours, no weekends, and excellent benefits including employer-matched retirement savings and more than 30 days of paid leave annually.

A high-level overview of the benefits package offered to UW employees can be found HERE

As part of UWM’s commitment to supporting the success of our team members through positive experiences, employees are provided with Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information. (Compensation figures are for example purposes only.) UWM Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life

Completed application submission must include the following:

• A letter of application addressing educational and professional level work experience and knowledge as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications as listed above

• A professional resume

• A document listing the names and contact information for three (3) professional references

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate’s application materials whether they meet the minimum and preferred qualifications, the candidate will be evaluated as NOT meeting such qualifications.

Application Deadline 07/19/2024