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. Along with its main campus in Milwaukee, UWM has branch campuses in Waukesha and Washington County.
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.
The Student Health and Wellness Center is the on-campus health and mental health services here to assist students in identifying, understanding and responding to their health care needs through medical and mental health care and health promotion programs; and to assist the UWM campus community through collaborative partnerships designed to enhance the university’s academic and community service mission. Their staff will be the students’ partner, providing treatment if they are ill, injured, or in distress, and assist them in understanding their health needs and in learning to make healthy choices on a daily basis.
The Department of University Recreation (UREC) is recognized on campus and professionally for excellence in programs, services and facilities. We enhance the quality of life for the UWM community by providing opportunities to develop and maintain healthy lifestyles, lifelong learning, leadership skills and personal success through comprehensive recreation and wellness programs in quality facilities.
This position will prepare, manage, and implement the overall marketing and communications strategies and plans for the Health and Wellbeing units: Student Health and Wellness Center (SHAW) and University Recreation (UREC). Through planning, implementation, and assessment of best practices in both the marketing and higher education industries, this position also contributes leadership to a dynamic, learning organization committed to the development of all members of our community.