Executive Director University Student Union

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profile Job Location:

Green Bay, WI - USA

profile Monthly Salary: $ 500000 - 1000000
Posted on: 15-09-2025
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Current Employees and Students: If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at any of the Universities of Wisconsin log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.

Position Title:

Executive Director - University Student Union

Job Category:

Limited

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Student Union Dir (Inst) (C)

Job Duties:

Imagine leading a space that is not only the center of campus but the beating heart of student life engagement and innovation. At the University of WisconsinGreen Bay the University Union is where students gather to connect recharge and create memories that last a lifetime. We are seeking a bold visionary and dynamic leader to serve as the Executive Director of the University Union a role that offers the opportunity to transform the Union into the destination for students faculty staff and the greater Green Bay community.

This position is about more than managing a facility it is about writing the Unions next chapter. The Executive Director will lead the charge in elevating the Union into a modern vibrant hub of activity. You will bring vision and creativity to dining and retail dramatically improving satisfaction and making every visit to the Union a memorable experience. You will guide the development of a thriving Esports program positioning UW-Green Bay as a leader in this fast-growing area of student engagement. You will champion new partnerships and negotiate complex contracts to ensure the highest level of services and value for our students. And you will provide steady financial stewardship balancing multimillion-dollar budgets forecasting future needs and driving capital improvements that sustain the Union for years to come.

Above all the Executive Director will be the architect of a student-centered environment one that blends tradition with innovation builds community and inspires every Phoenix to see the Union as the place to be your University Union.

Key Job Responsibilities:

  • Team Leadership - Inspire and guide a large diverse staff of professionals and students. Foster a culture of collaboration accountability and innovation where employees are empowered to deliver exceptional service and embrace continuous improvement. Lead with patience and integrity.
  • Financial Stewardship - Manage the Unions multimillion-dollar budget with discipline and vision. Oversee forecasting long-range capital planning and revenue-generating initiatives to ensure financial sustainability and growth. Use data-driven insights to make strategic decisions that strengthen the Unions long-term impact.
  • Esports Advancement - Lead the expansion of esports into a flagship program that draws students fosters community and elevates UW-Green Bays reputation in a rapidly growing field. Develop strategic partnerships build facilities and programming and champion esports as a centerpiece of student engagement.
  • Data Analytics & AI - Leverage analytics assessment tools and AI to optimize operations improve service delivery and anticipate student needs. Use data-driven insights to enhance decision-making track outcomes and drive continuous innovation across dining retail esports and the Unions finances.
  • Dining Transformation - Reimagine campus dining through bold collaboration with the Universitys third-party food and vending provider. Lead efforts to dramatically improve satisfaction scores (from 3.3 to 4.0 and beyond) by introducing new concepts improving quality and service and creating dining experiences that delight students and meet evolving needs.
  • Contract Leadership - Serve as the Universitys lead negotiator on complex high-value contracts related to the Unions operations. Build strategic partnerships and hold third party providers accountable for delivering innovative high-quality services that exceed expectations.
  • Retail Development - Expand and energize the Unions retail operations including the Phoenix Bookstore. Drive growth by creating a vibrant student-centered shopping experience that blends convenience school pride and innovation. Maintain all licensing agreements. Explore new products services and partnerships that make retail a central part of Union life. Expand sales from $500000 to $1000000.
  • Facilities Management - Oversee the operation maintenance and modernization of the Union ensuring it remains a safe sustainable and state-of-the-art environment. Develop and execute capital plans that expand functionality enhance aesthetics and position the Union as a premier campus destination.

Department:

University Union

Compensation:

Annual compensation range of $84291 - $120000.

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in a related fieldat time of application
  • 5 years working on complex contract writing negotiations and/or management oversight
  • 3 years of financial experience forecasting capital planning etc.
  • 3 years working with food services either directly managing or overseeing a third party
  • 3 years leading a team
  • 3 years leveraging analytics to make data informed decisions
  • Ability to leverage AI for efficiency and effectiveness

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ability to interact and connect to a variety of stakeholders
  • Best in class leadership skills through coaching training and mentoring
  • Ability to lead projects/initiatives and an entire portfolio with high risk and complexity
  • Ability to delegate and prioritize work
  • Outstanding problem solving and analytical skills with ability to turn complex data analytics into strategic imperatives

Conditions of Appointment:

This position may require occasional night and weekend work.

The home campus of this positionis Green Bay and the successful candidate may occasionally be required to travel to or work at the Marinette Sheboygan or Manitowoc Campus based on operational needs.

Position is a full-time Limited appointment. A pre-employment education check which includes but is not limited to the verification of academic credentials will be conducted on the finalist(s). A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s) and if there is prior work history within the last 7 years with Universities of Wisconsin a personnel file review check for employee compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this please contact Human Resources.

How to Apply:

Click the Apply button and follow the prompts on the screen.

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. Please include the following documents:

  • Cover letter specifically addressing qualifications for the essential job functions
  • Resume

Application Deadline:

To ensure consideration please submit application materials by Wednesday September 24 2025.

Contact Information:

If you have any questions need accommodations or submitted your application with missing materials call or email:

Human Resources

Phone:

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The Successful Candidate

The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace. The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence.

In addition the successful candidate will have strong oral written interpersonal and organizational skills demonstrated integrity and strong leadership and the willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The University invites applicants who are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for students and the community by embracing the educational value of diversity promoting environmental sustainability encouraging engaged citizenship and serving as an intellectual cultural and economic resource.

Benefit Details

The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees. For benefits eligible positions this includes several health insurance options with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family. Our benefits package also includes dental vision several life insurance options AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts. We participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) where employer contributions begin immediately and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service. The Universities of Wisconsin also provides supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.

In addition eligible employees receive several types of paid leave benefits which are prorated for employees working less than 100%. This includes 9 legal holidays 36 hours of personal holiday and between 96-130 hours of sick leave annually and paid parental leave. Eligible employees earn 13-27 days of vacation each year depending on years of service and employment type.

For more details please review the benefit quick guide linked below.

Employee Misconduct

All final candidates will be asked to provide names email contact information and/or phone numbers for three (3) references with at least one being from a manager or supervisor during the interview process. All final candidates must be asked prior to hire whether they have been found to have engaged in are currently under investigation for or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of employee misconduct sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks these same misconduct sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

Confidentiality Statement

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See . sec. 19.36(7).

Annual Security Report

For more information regarding the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and the surrounding area see ourCampus and Communitysection. For Campus Safety information see ourUniversity Police websiteand ourAnnual Security Report(for a paper copy please contact the Office of Human Resources at ). This report includes statistics about reported crimes as well as information about crime prevention and campus security policies and procedures.

EEO Statement

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.


Required Experience:

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