Director of Player Development – Women’s Basketball

This position reports to the Head Coach and is responsible for assisting with all aspects of running a successful Division I Women’s Basketball program, while adhering to all NCAA, UW-Green Bay, UW System and State of Wisconsin rules, regulations and policies.

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

To ensure consideration, please apply by Sunday, June 10, 2018.

Custodian Lead – Open to UW System Employees Only

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has a current vacancy for a full-time, first-shift Custodian Lead. This position works under the general supervision of the Custodial Services Supervisor and is responsible for relaying instructions from supervisors to the Custodial staff. This position must exhibit high standards in performing job duties, clean assigned areas according to department standards, and be able to organize job duties to fit time allowed. Excellent customer services is necessary for this position as you will be interacting with outside constituencies. This position must be physically able to perform all aspects of the job duties, able to read and comprehend written instructions, write instructions for Custodial staff, use and learn to use all department equipment according to instructions, follow all safety rules, and report safety violations or equipment repairs to supervisor.

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY OPEN TO UW SYSTEM EMPLOYEES ONLY.

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

To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Sunday, June 3, 2018.

Outdoor Adventure Recreation Coordinator

This position reports to the Kress Events Center Director of Operations and is responsible for the design and administration of a comprehensive Outdoor Adventure Recreation (OAR) Program. This position will manage the daily operations within Outdoor Adventure Recreation that includes outdoor adventure trips, education and instructional clinics, equipment rentals, and indoor climbing wall. The Outdoor Adventure Recreation programming will focus teambuilding, leadership development, and experiential education as well as wide range of specialized activities that helps individuals grow deeper connections and engagement with the natural environment. The Outdoor Adventure Recreation Coordinator will hire, train, supervise and evaluate student program facilitators; manage program risk and safety; and assist with budget planning and marketing. This position will also be involved with and support departmental, division, and university strategic initiatives.

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

To ensure consideration, please apply by Sunday, June 3, 2018

Employee Spotlight: Illene Cupit

Illene CupitName: Illene Cupit

Position at UWGB: Professor of Human Development

Summary of what you do: Professor stuff (teach, research, Chair the IRB, and a million other things)

How long have you been employed: Forever

Brief history of employment with UWGB: I was hired as a young assistant professor back in 1984 and have aged into a ripe-old Full Professor

Three words that describe you: A Noo Yawkah at heart; loyal, and a wise-guy (hmm that is more than three words, but what else can you expect from a professor?)

Personal interests: Reading, biking, swimming, cooking (and eating) spending time with my kids

  • Are you messy or organized? I am both.

Best vacation you’ve been to? I went to Israel with my son in 2012 and it was an amazing trip.

Do you have a favorite newspaper, blog? The New York Times

Do you recall any embarrassing moment at work? Showing a candidate for a Human Development position around campus, I slipped, spilled coffee all over her and the floor, and split the zipper on my skirt which almost fell down around me. She told me that before that happened she was really nervous, but she wasn’t afterwards!!

Favorite travel spot? I will go anywhere. I love to travel.

If you could change one thing about working here, what would it be? Reduce workload!

If you could interview one person (dead or alive) who would it be? Arthur Rubenstein

If you could witness any historical event, what would you want to see? The rugby match that unified South Africa

If you had to eat one meal, every day for the rest of your life, what would it be? Bagels, lox and cream cheese—what else???

If you were an animal what would you be? A bird.

If you were to write a book about yourself, what would you name it? Made in the Bronx

If your house was burning down, what’s the one non-living thing you would save? My father’s chess set.

Least favorite Food? I love all food.

People would be surprised if they knew: I think everyone knows everything about me. I am about as transparent as they come.

Tell us something about yourself that would surprise us? I would like to stand up comedy

Top 3 life highlights – The birth of my kids, getting the Rosenberg Named Professorship, having my son play the trumpet to the first dance of my daughter’s wedding.

What aspect of your role do you enjoy the most? Interacting with my amazing colleagues and students.

What book did you read last? Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine.

What celebrity do people think you look like? People said I looked like Carly Simon when we both were younger.

What did you want to be when growing up? A teacher!

What do you always want to try and never did? Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro

What do you like to do in your spare time? If I found some spare time I would like to sit in the sun, read the New York Times and drink coffee.

What does a typical day look like for you? All day I am in OMG mode

What is an ability you wish you had? To sing really beautifully

What is the first thing you would buy if you won the lottery? I would pay off my kids’ student loans.   (and then get a new couch because my wonderful kitty is presently destroying the one I have). And I would endow my position in Human Development and Camp Lloyd.

Volunteer Opportunity: Freshman Move-in Day

Want to help first-year students feel welcome as they’re moving in? The Office of Residence Life would like you to join them in helping the new students move in on Sept. 2. The freshman will be moving in between 8:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Volunteers will have to be at the Office of Residence Life/Community Center by 8:00 A.M. If you would like to help, please sign up through the qualtrics survey and you can contact Gail Sims-Aubert for any questions you might have! Go Phoenix!

Employee Appreciation Week Winners!

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As part of Employee Appreciation Week, celebrated May 7 – 11, employees could sign up to win daily preferred parking and the opportunity to test their racing abilities on the tricycles at UWGB’s Superspeedway. And the winners are… Drumroll please…

Tricycle Races

  • Donna Mleziva
  • Dolly Jackson
  • Lea Truttmann
  • Kerry Winkler
  • Sarah Locke
  • Kari Moody
  • Raelynn Smith
  • Thomas Dominguez

 

Daily Preferred Parking

Monday, May 7, 2018

  • Raelynn Smith
  • Loretta Rafter
  • Kimberly Vlies

Tuesday, May 8, 2018

  • Amanda Wildenberg
  • Joy Ruzek
  • Virginia Englebert

Wednesday, May 9, 2018

  • Sherri Arendt
  • Helen Alexander
  • Jena Richter Landers

Thursday, May 10, 2018

  • Sarah Locke
  • Jana Fogaca
  • Thomas Dominguez

Friday, May 11, 2018

  • Sue Bornemann
  • Lauri Welhouse
  • Nathan Kreftcheck

Congratulations to all the winners!

There’s No UWGB without U!”

Employee Appreciation Week Activities

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To honor, recognize and show appreciation for all the wonderful work performed across campus, the Employee Appreciation Week Work Group has put together a week filled with recognition and fun! All employees are encouraged to take part.

All Week May 7-11

Preferred Parking for a day (3 names drawn for each day)

FREE Popcorn Phoenix Club

I Appreciate U! Compliments posted on HR Facebook page. Send your compliments to richterj@uwgb.edu

Mad Lib Thank You Notes

Shorewood $10 Lunch Special – lunch and 3 holes at Shorewood (call x2118)

40% Off at the Bookstore

Phoenix Friday, Every Day Casual Week to go along with your Phoenix attire

 

Monday, May 7

Guided Arboretum Tour 12:00 – 12:30 pm, led by Bobbie Webster, UWGB Natural Areas Ecologist. Meet at the Arboretum Gateway Kiosk just south of MAC hall.

Tuesday, May 8

Hitch a Ride! 7:15 – 8:15 a.m. Golf cart rides driven by leadership from all parking lots to buildings

Pickleball 11:30 am – 1:00 pm, Student Services Plaza

Wednesday, May 9

Faculty and Staff Cookout 11:45 am – 1:00 pm, Dick Bennett Gym at the Kress Events Center

I’m a Phoenix Photo 9:30 – 11:30 am, 1st floor Concourse between Student Services and Cofrin Library by the Wings

FREE Popcorn All Day, Garden Café, sponsored by Chartwells

Thursday, May 10

Team Building Activities 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. on the Student Services Plaza

Tricycle Races starting at 11:45, Yoga starting at 12:45, and Games throughout

Get the Scoop 11:45 am – 1:15 pm (or while supplies last), Student Services Plaza, Sponsored by Chartwells

After Hours Happy Hour 4:30 – 6:00 pm, Shorewood Golf Course. Cash bar with drink specials and snacks will be available. Employees participating in this event must comply with workplace conduct rules.

Friday, May 12

Plant Sale 12:00 – 4:30 pm, Lab Sciences Greenhouse

Mindfulness Class 12:00 – 12:30 pm Mauthe Center

 

Thank you for all you do!

There is no UWGB without U!

 

UW-Green Bay Employee Appreciation Week Work Group Members

UW-Green Bay Employee Appreciation Week is an annual employee recognition event organized by Human Resources. If you have any questions, contact Julie Flenz at flenzj@uwgb.edu.