iSchool Associate Director

Overview

We are seeking an Associate Director to work closely with the Director and Department Administrator. This position supports the department's strategic priorities, fosters a culture of service, professionalism, collaboration, and continuous improvement, and requires outstanding collaborative, management, communication, and supervisory skills in a dynamic academic environment.

Responsibilities

• Management of iSchool programs, assessment/reporting, stewardship/outreach, and institutional collaboration activities, including supervision of staff, education administration, data-driven planning, budget management, and building relationships with students, alumni, community members, and campus partners.
• iSchool Management: coordinates overall student recruiting, admissions, and student well-being across four degree programs (BA/BS, MA, MS, and PhD) and one non-degree-granting continuing/professional education office. Responsibilities include producing a combined course timetable each semester, supervising program managers, and coordinating with faculty curricular leads.
• Assessment/reporting: directs ongoing assessment and continuous improvement of academic programs and services by guiding the establishment of annual goals, tracking progress, articulating challenges, and reporting on annual outcomes and achievements.
• Stewardship/outreach: supports communication with program alumni and partners in public service and private industry, including donors, employers, and board liaisons.
• Institutional collaboration: coordinates interaction with other units and campus community members, handling special projects as needed.
• The Associate Director is supervised by the iSchool Director and includes direct and indirect supervision of staff. The role involves working with the Director, Department Administrator, the faculty Executive Committee, curriculum committee leads, and other iSchool faculty and staff committee chairs.

Department

College of Computing and Artificial Intelligence (CAI), Information School (iSchool).

The Information School (iSchool) has a long history of research and teaching focused on public good, people, and community in relation to computing, data, and information. It is in a period of growth with expanding faculty and enrollments, hosting the Information Science major and professional master’s programs along with a PhD. The iSchool is part of the College of Computing and Artificial Intelligence, promoting interdisciplinary research collaborations and innovative educational programs at the intersection of computing and other domains.

Located in Madison, Wisconsin, the city offers a high quality of life and a strong technology ecosystem.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where students, staff, and faculty can thrive. We value diversity in all its forms and believe diverse teams are more creative and successful. We strive to build a community that welcomes all and supports belonging.

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is $110,000 to $140,000, depending on experience and qualifications. Benefits include generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive health, retirement, and other benefits. Please review the summary of benefits for more information.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in organizational administration (examples include budgeting, curriculum development, course scheduling, management, strategic planning, project planning, and evaluation).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively
• Demonstrated supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate-level degree and/or experience in governance of a learned society, non-profit, or higher education organization
• Experience communicating with a range of internal and external stakeholders
• 3 or more years of experience managing full-time staff
• Familiarity or previous experience in Information, iSchools, or an allied field

Education

• Bachelor\'s degree required

How to Apply

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• Resume
• Letter of Qualification

Applicants should attach a letter of qualifications and a resume detailing their training and experience related to the required and preferred qualifications. The application reviewers will rely on written materials to determine candidacy. The search committee will review all materials after the posted deadline. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the recruitment process. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete if a candidate has been selected.

• The application deadline is 11:59 pm on August 3, 2026.

Please note that successful applicants must be eligible to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment.

Contact Information: Lori Ushman,

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See Relay Service for further information.

Institutional Statement on Diversity

Diversity is a source of strength and innovation for UW–Madison. We value the contributions of each person and strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for students, staff, and faculty. We commit to pursuing excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as interconnected goals.

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or other bases as defined by law and UW System policy. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and refer to the Human Resources Workplace Poster for more information.

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