University Union Facilities Technician

This position reports to Associate Director of Union Operations and inspects, maintains, and repairs basic equipment and facilities to ensure property meets established standards and to prevent further damage. Assists with construction, and operational maintenance as needed.

The University Union Facilities Technician is a member of the University Union operations staff with the primary responsibility of maintaining the University Union & Dining equipment, furniture, and building facilities. This position will perform proper preventative maintenance, building & equipment repairs and assist in the replacement of items as needed. This position will work to create a safe and inclusive environment for all UW Green Bay students where all feel a sense of place and pride.

For more information and full position responsibilities, please see the full position announcement.

To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Sunday, February 11, 2024.

Income Continuation Insurance: Deferred Enrollment Period, Updated Premiums and Plan Changes

An Income Continuation Insurance (ICI) Deferred Enrollment opportunity is currently available through March 1, 2024, for eligible University Staff employees. This insurance provides replacement income if you are unable to work due to a short or long-term disability.

Additionally, all employees currently enrolled in ICI will have a premium update on the February 8, 2024, paycheck, and the Standard and Supplemental coverage levels will be consolidated into a single coverage level effective February 1, 2024.

Deferred Enrollment Sign-up Deadline Friday, March 1, 2024

University Staff employees who are eligible for the ICI Deferred Enrollment Period are notified of their enrollment opportunity by email the week of January 29.

To enroll, submit an ICI application to your benefits contact by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 1, 2024. Coverage is effective April 1, 2024, and the first premium deduction will occur on the April 4, 2024, paycheck.

Generally, University Staff employees not currently enrolled in ICI are eligible for deferred enrollment if they meet one of the deferred enrollment provisions. This is the only time during the year they may enroll in ICI without providing proof of good health.

Review your personalized ICI employee web page to determine your enrollment opportunity and an estimate of your premium.

Premium and Coverage Update

Effective February 1, 2024, ICI premiums will be updated. The following factors will determine the new premium amounts:

  • A decrease in premium rates. While premium rates are decreasing, your premium amount is determined by the rates and the factors listed below, which may cause your premium to increase.
  • Your 2023 eligible earnings and sick leave balance (if applicable)
    • For Faculty/Academic Staff/Limited Appointees: ICI premium* is based on your 2023 eligible earnings and the elimination period you elected.
    • For University Staff: ICI premium* is based on your 2023 eligible earnings and unused sick leave balance as of December 31, 2023.

      *If you were on an unpaid leave of absence during 2023, review your ICI employee web page for information on how your premium may be affected.

  • The consolidation of Standard and Supplemental ICI into a single coverage level up to $120,000 in eligible earnings. Employees currently enrolled in ICI will be automatically covered up to $120,000 in eligible earnings per year. The Universities of Wisconsin will contribute a portion of the premium if you are eligible for the employer contribution.

Review the Income Continuation Insurance Coverage Changes portal article for more information about this change.

Premium changes for 2024 will be reflected on the February 8, 2024, paycheck. Visit your personalized ICI employee web page for your premium summary.

More Information

For ICI plan information, visit the Universities of Wisconsin Employee Benefits ICI web page. After reviewing the web page, if you have questions, reach out to your benefits contact.

Source: Universities of Wisconsin Office of Human Resources

Deadline Extended – Custodian (2nd Shift)

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Operations department welcomes your application for a 2nd shift Custodian position. In this important role, you will make an impact on our students, faculty and staff by maintaining the overall appearance and cleanliness of your designated work area by manually cleaning and maintaining the UW-Green Bay buildings. This includes but is not limited to cleaning offices, restrooms, and other building areas; maintaining all floor surfaces including mopping, buffing, vacuuming, shampooing, and refinishing; cleaning windows (inside and outside); cleaning furniture; assisting with furniture, piano and equipment moves as required; stocking restrooms and custodial work areas with necessary supplies and products; waste and recycling removal; snow removal and salting of building entrances. This position will be required to drive a State vehicle and travel between work on-campus locations as needed.

For more information and full position responsibilities, please see the full position announcement.

To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Sunday, February 4, 2024.

Deadline Extended – Custodian (60%, 2nd Shift)

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Operations department currently has an opening for a 60% Custodian position working in our Weidner Center for the Performing Arts. In this important position, you will report to the Custodial Services Program Supervisor and will make an impact on students, staff, faculty, and the community by maintaining the overall appearance of the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts (WCPA). The majority of the work will occur on 2nd shift however, occasional work on 1st or 3rd shift may arise based on the performance and event schedule of the WCPA.

For more information and full position responsibilities, please see the full position announcement. 

To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Sunday, February 4, 2024. 

UIA Life Insurance Annual Premium Deduction on January 25, 2024 Paycheck

If you are eligible for the University Insurance Association (UIA) Life Insurance plan, the annual premium of $38.40 will be deducted from your January 25, 2024, paycheck. This is the only premium for the UIA Life Insurance plan you will pay for the year.

Participation in the UIA Life Insurance plan is a condition of employment for Universities of Wisconsin Faculty, Academic Staff, and Limited Appointees. Eligible employees must requalify for coverage each year. If you are employed on January 1 and meet the minimum monthly salary threshold ($3,043 for 2024), you are automatically enrolled in the plan effective January 1 with coverage through December 31.

Visit the UIA Life Insurance web page for more information about the plan, including coverage levels and detailed eligibility requirements.

Source: Universities of Wisconsin Office of Human Resources

Assistant Professor – Human Biology

The Human Biology Department at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay seeks applicants for a 9-month tenure-track position with expertise in molecular biology, genetics, cancer biology, and/or developmental biology. Candidates will be hired at the rank of Assistant Professor.

The faculty in Human Biology are engaged in all aspects of student success including students in scholarly activities, advising students, supervising research projects, developing curriculum, interdisciplinary research, serving at all levels of the university, participating in community outreach, and other activities.

This position will be responsible for enhancing UW-Green Bay’s mission-driven inclusive teaching efforts and creating and maintaining an educational environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates those with diverse identities, beliefs, and cultural backgrounds.

For more information and full position responsibilities, please see the full position announcement.

To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Sunday, March 17, 2024

Assistant Teaching Professor – Finance

The Accounting and Finance Department at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay seeks applicants for an Assistant Teaching Professor position in Finance. The Cofrin School of Business values university-level teaching experience, the ability to teach a variety of general business and discipline-specific courses, a commitment to continual learning and knowledge sharing, and engagement in institutional, community, and professional service.

The successful applicant will contribute to an academic unit which is growing in enrollment, having degree programs in accounting, finance, and economics. Over the past year the business school’s Willie D. Davis Finance and Investment Laboratory and the Charles Schwab Foundation Center for Financial Wellness have been established and endowed within the Accounting and Finance Department. The Austin E. Cofrin School of Business enrolls a large portion of our growing university’s students. The college and departmental connections to the region and its business community are extensive.

This position will be responsible for enhancing UW-Green Bay’s mission-driven inclusive teaching efforts and creating and maintaining an educational environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates those with diverse identities, beliefs, and cultural backgrounds.

For more information and full position responsibilities, please see the full position announcement.

To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Wednesday, February 28, 2024. 

Well Wisconsin Radio: Let’s Navigate Diet Trends

If you are looking for well-being tips and advice from local experts, Well Wisconsin Radio is the podcast for you!

January 2024 Episode: Navigating Diet Trends

If you are focusing on healthy eating habits in the new year, don’t miss this episode on navigating diet trends. Get advice from a registered dietitian on identifying credible nutrition information from fad diets. During this interview with Mackenzie Burke, RD and lifestyle coach from UW Health, explore popular weight loss diets including keto, intermittent fasting, intuitive eating, Mediterranean, MIND, flexitarian and more.

Listen HERE!

NOTE to those eligible for the 2024 Well Wisconsin Incentive – Listening to two episodes of Well Wisconsin Radio from season 3, dated November 2023 and later, will qualify for well-being activity credit.