Associate Financial Specialist Job Rotation Program

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When you are part of the Job Rotation Program youll do important work that has impact and youll be supported in achieving your career goals. Our Job Rotation Program participants experience four 6-month rotation assignments in finance-related positions over two years to provide broad exposure in different facets of finance across campus. Join our program in this world-renowned university where every employee contributes to the Wisconsin Idea located in one of the most livable cities in America!

Program Highlights:

• Regular interactions with senior university leadership

• Hands-on experiences in diverse settings across campus gaining exposure networking and mentoring opportunities

• Participation with cohort in on-going professional development and in building an inclusive environment

• Diverse assignments across business units and organizational functions

• Eligibility and support in transitioning to a post-program role on campus including participation in our Alumni Network

Rotational experiences consider individual interests and are designed and tailored by the program to meet university priorities. Employees are hired and onboarded as a cohort to provide a community experience with a focus on shared learning and contributing to the development of the program overall. All three tracks of the program - Finance Human Resources and Information Technology - prepare rotators to be well-equipped to transition to permanent roles on campus at the end of the program.

Upon successful completion of the program rotating employees can expect:

• A growth mindset and exposure to varied people perspectives and skills from a depth and breadth of experiences

• A wide network of colleagues to appreciate the interrelatedness of roles and operations across campus

• Greater involvement and ownership in your professional development

• The ability to develop and grow in your role and pursue a career path that honors your values and interests

Prioritizing the employee experience cultivates a resilient and engaging culture within the Job Rotation Program and across the work environments you will be immersed in. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation and allow employees to thrive which is essential for our future growth.

The Job Rotation Program is designed to develop high-potential talent into future leaders of the university. Upon successful completion of the two-year program participants receive an official program certification. Cohort members work with program management in the transition to permanent positions that are consistent with their career interests and the needs of the university.

There are multiple positions available.

The anticipated start date of this position is July 2026.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Engage in developmental related activities specific to the Rotation Program and each

  Rotation assignment

• Analyzes data and trends compiles progress reports and provides appropriate recommendations or conclusions in support of the assigned operational work unit(s)

• Implements and executes established policies and procedures for a designated work unit to adhere to unit objectives and to align with established strategies

• Builds relationships with the rotation departments cohort alumni and JRP Manager and

  contributes to the growth and development of assigned departments and program overall

• Schedules logistics and secures resources for a designated work unit to contribute to the day-to-day operational success

Department:

Office of Human Resources Talent Pathways

Compensation:

The starting salary for the position is $53000 and is not negotiable.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance tax advantaged savings accounts and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. Please review the summary of benefits for more information.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to work on-campus in Madison WI (Hybrid flexibility will vary rotation by rotation.)

• Learning agility and desire for experience across the diverse domains of finance and accounting including budgeting financial statements modeling and research administration

• Adaptability to adjust to new work environments and flexibility to adjust actions and mindset to new situations

• Effective communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills

• Ability to take initiative in advocating and prioritizing workload and self-manage projects handle multiple tasks and work within ambiguity

• Detail-oriented and robust problem-solving and decision-making skills

• Foundational financial knowledge and/or related experience

• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills; ability to prepare analyze and interpret financial and other data

• Proficiency in Excel such as familiarity with formulas and pivot tables

• Able to work with all levels of employees and management within the organization

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior relevant internship or entry-level experience

• Knowledge of financial principles practices and procedures

• Experience with projects and day-to-day administrative financial work

• Ability to analyze and communicate financial and business information and metrics

• Presentation skills

Education:

Preferred: Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience in Finance Business Accounting Economics Mathematics Statistics or any other related field by start date

How to Apply:

As part of your application please upload the following documents (PDF or Word format preferred):

1. Your resume

2. A single document answering the three prompts below:

• Why are you interested in UWMadisons Job Rotation Program and what do you hope to achieve from this experience

• What parts of finance fascinate you and why

• What has been your biggest accomplishment in school or work that demonstrates your experience and/or interest in finance

Be sure to label your document clearly with your name and the title Job Rotation Program Responses.

Your responses will help us better understand your motivation interests and potential success in the program. If you have any questions about the application process please contact the Job Rotation Program.

Please note:Do not submit a traditional cover letter.Instead respond thoughtfully to the three questions listed above.

For tips and tools for building your resume visit UW-Madisons Resume and Cover Letters resource page.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States a lawful permanent resident a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. UW-Madison is not an E-Verify employer and therefore is not eligible to employ F1 STEM OPT Extension participants.

Contact Information:

Emily Hickey

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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.

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