May Issue: Employee Engagement Newsletter

Check out the May issue of our Employee Engagement Newsletter! This newsletter focuses, specifically, on employee engagement at the university with new ideas and reminders on how you can incorporate opportunities within your departments/teams. Each issue will feature an Employee Spotlight section as well. If you are interested in being featured in the newsletter, please reach out to hr@uwgb.edu.

If you missed any of the recent issues, check them out here:

January Employee Engagement Newsletter
February Employee Engagement Newsletter
March Employee Engagement Newsletter
April Employee Engagement Newsletter

Assistant Coach – Men’s Basketball

This position reports to the Head Men’s Basketball Coach and this position assists the head coach with all aspects of running a successful Division I Men’s Basketball program. Maintain effective interpersonal relationships with administration, faculty, staff and student athletes. Comply with all NCAA, Horizon League, UW System and UW-Green Bay rules and regulations. Display professional sportsmanlike conduct during athletic events.

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

To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Sunday, May 18, 2025.

Application Review Specialist

This position reports to the Assistant Director of Admissions Operations and performs a variety of duties involving the review, analysis, assessment, and processing of admissions applications in accordance with University guidelines, policies, and procedures.

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

To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Monday, May 12, 2025.

Assistant Teaching Professor / Child Welfare Coordinator

The Social Work Professional Programs at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay seeks applicants for an Assistant Teaching Professor position in Social Work, with partial administrative reassignment as the Child Welfare Coordinator. The Child Welfare Coordinator manages all aspects of our Title IV-E Long-Term Child Welfare Training Program.

The successful applicant will contribute to an academic unit which has a strong team emphasis that includes team teaching, offering a competency-based education with a strengths-based perspective, and a proactive stance valuing diverse and inclusive perspectives.

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 Monday, May 26, 2025.

Business and Finance Manager

This position reports to the Executive and Artistic Director and will be an addition to the Weidner’s leadership team to oversee the business, finance and HR functions of The Weidner, working closely with all departments of the center. With an aptitude and enthusiasm for analysis, data and metrics, this individual will optimize the operations of the arts center to help The Weidner capitalize on its programmatic and community partnership successes. This individual will oversee the development and monitoring of Weidner systems, practices and policies that ensure efficiency, accuracy and compliancy with university policies. This individual will serve as the Weidner expert in the Workday transition, updating current processes to align with performing arts management tools, including Momentus Elite and Audience View.

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

To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Sunday, May 18, 2025.

Admissions Counselor

This position reports to the Associate Director of Admissions for Recruitment and plans, develops, coordinates, manages, and executes the recruitment and admissions process in alignment with the institution’s strategic goals. Represents the institution to prospective students with a goal of attracting, admitting, and enrolling a talented, diverse student body. May supervise staff and/or lead a program area.

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

To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Sunday, May 4, 2025

Employee Appreciation Week 2025!

Each spring, we set aside time in the form of Employee Appreciation Week to intentionally honor, recognize, and show appreciation for all of the wonderful work performed by faculty and staff across the four UW-Green Bay campuses. During this Employee Appreciation Week (May 12 – 16), we celebrate the impactful contributions of our faculty and staff, which make UW-Green Bay a dynamic and engaging place of living, learning, and working for our students. As a measure of thanks, we enthusiastically encourage employees to take part in the below events happening on the campuses and virtually throughout the week.

Be sure to check back for updates and more details as we work to finalize details!

Sign up is required for several events. Please use the links provided.

** Please note below that Goat Flow is taking place the week before Employee Appreciation Week due to scheduling availability.  

Monday, May 5
Goat Flow Manitowoc located on the Lakeside Patio Area Co-Sponsored by the Wellness Committee, Healthy Choices Task Force, and UREC
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Petting goats (no class)

Wednesday, May 7
Goat Flow Sheboygan located on the lawn/field to west of gym near 3 pine trees. Co-Sponsored by the Wellness Committee, Healthy Choices Task Force, and UREC
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Petting goats (no class)

Thursday, May 8
Goat Flow Green Bay Phoenix Park (outside Union, toward Residence Halls), Co-Sponsored by the Wellness Committee, Healthy Choices Task Force, and UREC
1:00 pm: Goat Flow Class
2:00 pm: Goat Flow Class
3:00 pm: Petting Goats (no class)

Friday, May 9
** RAIN DATE: Goat Flow Green Bay Phoenix Park (outside Union, toward Residence Halls), Co-Sponsored by the Wellness Committee, Healthy Choices Task Force, and UREC
1:00 pm: Goat Flow Class
2:00 pm: Goat Flow Class
3:00 pm: Petting Goats (no class)

Food Truck Friday – Taqueria Maldonado’s, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm in the University Union Visitor Parking Lot

The Final Weekend Celebration
Shorewood Adventure Center Grounds, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Activities include: Disc golf, bike rides, kayaking, hammocking, crafts, Taqueria Maldonados food truck, and Fireworks (at 9:00 pm)

Saturday, May 10
The Final Weekend Celebration
Phoenix Park, 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Activities include: Live music, walking tacos, crafts (in the Phoenix Rooms), t-shirt press, nerf wars, sand volleyball, cornhole, spikeball, campus cleanup (4:00 pm – 6:00 pm), and a bonfire with s’mores (6:00 pm – 8:00 pm)

 

All Week May 12-16
I Appreciate U! Praises for employees or departments posted on the HR Facebook page. Send your praises to Human Resources at hr@uwgb.edu. 

Fill-In-The-Blank Notes and pre-printed versions are available in the HR Office.

Appreciation Wall/Whiteboard – We will have a traveling whiteboard at events/activities for employees to share kudos and appreciation for each other on post-it notes! Look for the board at events taking place this week!

Preferred Parking – Park in a 15 minute or visitor parking spot for one day.
WINNERS: Kimberlee McKeefry, Laura Delikowski, Georgjeanna Wilson-Doenges, Laura Nolan, Kerry Winkler, Adam Novotny, Nina Dessoir-Vanderheyden, Lydia Guell, Jaime Miller, Hunter Chrisman, Callyn Diamond, Meagan Manders, Benjamin Dresdow, Lizeth Castro-Bautista, Shawna Keating

Dining Deals Sponsored by Chartwells
$1 off coffee at Einstein Bros. Bagel with staff ID all week
10% off catering order when order is placed during that week
$6 lunch price in the Marketplace all week with staff ID

Monday, May 12
Sheboygan Campus Employee Massages with Gina, 10:00 am – 1:15 pm, Recharge Lounge 2221
SIGN UP LINK

Green Bay Campus Employee Massages with Lindsay, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, Wood Hall, WH441
SIGN UP LINK 

Treats at Green Bay sponsored by The Provost Office, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm,
1965 Room

Lunch with Leadership, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm,
Chancellor’s Conference Room
WINNERS: Bradley Berger, Lydia Guell, Hunter Chrisman, Meagan Manders, Lizeth Castro-Bautista

Tuesday, May 13
Green Bay Campus Employee Massages with Lindsay, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm,
Wood Hall, WH441
SIGN UP LINK

Manitowoc Campus Employee Massages with Gina, 10:00 am – 12:45 pm, Recharge Lounge H141
SIGN-UP LINK 

Treats with HR (Rachel & Stella) at Manitowoc (morning) & Sheboygan (afternoon)
Manitowoc Room Location: TBD
Sheboygan Room Location: TBD

Wednesday, May 14
Faculty and Staff Cookout 11:30 am – 1:15 pm, Program at 12:00 pm streaming via Teams Live
Green Bay: Kress Events Center, Dick Bennett Gym – Catered by Chartwells, Click Here to RSVP
Sheboygan: Phoenix Room 2114 – Catered by Parker John’s
Manitowoc: Founders Hall, Room F170 – Catered by Maretti’s Deli
Marinette: The Theatre (T-109) – Catered by The Brothers Three

Thursday, May 15
Guess Who/UWGB Trivia, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm,
Phoenix Club and virtual (link to join virtually, coming soon)
“Clear the Club” – 25% off any remaining food items!

Friday, May 16
Heirloom Plant Sale  The annual heirloom plant sale is a UW-Green Bay tradition entering its 28th year. Supporters of the sale help contribute to the long-term preservation of heirloom plants, while also funding educational opportunities. Visit the Heirloom Plant Sale website to pre-order your plants.
Sale Dates: May 16, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
You can browse the greenhouse and buy plants without placing any orders. These will also be the dates for picking up online pre-orders.

Thank you for all you do!

There is no UWGB without U!

UW-Green Bay Employee Appreciation Week is an annual employee recognition event organized by Human Resources. If you have any questions or would like to be part of the planning team, contact Beverly Majewski at majewskb@uwgb.edu.

Student Rehire & Summer Hire Process Reminders

As a reminder, due to the upcoming transition to Workday, the timeline for the student rehire and summer hire process will occur earlier than in prior years. As a result, please review and follow the instructions below, completing student-related appointment changes and student summer hires by Monday, April 28, 2025.

Student Rehire/Appointment Ending Process

Please complete a Student Change Request by Monday, April 28, 2025 for student employees with adjustments (i.e. appointment ending, compensation adjustment, funding change, supervisor change).  Only changes to the current appointment should be selected and filled out on the request, any fields that will remain the same as currently on file should be left blank.  Multiple changes can be made on the form at once, as long as the adjustments have the same effective date. A separate Student Change Request will need to be submitted for each student employee.

Student Summer Hire Process

If you will be hiring new students to work during the summer, please complete a Student Employment Request to initiate the hiring process. With the transition to Workday, we need to set up summer student appointments with an effective date prior to 6/29/25 as soon as possible within the system.  Student appointments beginning 6/29/25 or later will be held for entry into Workday upon go-live on 7/7/25. Entry will be prioritized based on the effective date of the appointments to ensure timely payroll processing.

HR Transaction Freeze Period

Please be aware that during the period of 6/15/25-7/6/25 we will be unable to enter transactions within the HRS system (outside of normal timesheet entry).  As a result, we strongly recommend that you do not make any student employment changes or hires during this timeframe.

While we will be transitioning from HRS to Workday, the current BP Logix Student Employment Request and Student Employment Change Request will continue to be utilized to set up and make changes to student appointments in Workday.  Thank you for your assistance in submitting any student changes or summer hires by Monday, April 28th.

If you have any questions, please email hr@uwgb.edu.

Lab Manager – Human Biology

This position reports to the Human Biology Department Chair. This position will be responsible for enhancing UW-Green Bay’s mission to create and maintain 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, April 27, 2025

Celebrate UWGB’s Amazing Student Employees During National Student Employment Week – April 14 – 18th

UWGB Shines Brighter Thanks to 750+ Student Employees!

National Student Employment Week is upon us (April 14-18th), and it’s the perfect time to celebrate the incredible impact UWGB’s student employees have on our campuses. Their dedication fuels our University every day!

Show Your Appreciation: Share the Spotlight!

The Career Planning Team wants to help supervisors and teams showcase their gratitude. We’re collecting short video messages, photos with words of appreciation, or any creative way you’d like to say “Thank you!” Send your submissions to stcareer3@uwgb.edu by April 11th. We’ll light up our social media with these amazing shout-outs all week long! Watch for the posts and share them on your pages, too!

Beyond Social Media: More Ways to Celebrate!

  • Write a personal thank-you note.
  • Create a celebratory sign for your workspace.
  • Offer a small token of appreciation.

Looking for inspiration? Check out this list.

Let’s make this National Student Employment Week one to remember for our phenomenal student workforce!