403(b) Program Enhancements: Town Halls

UW System is making changes to enhance the 403(b) Program, the University’s supplemental retirement savings plan.

Updates to the program focus on cost-effectiveness, simplification, and ease of use for 403(b) participants. UW System’s goal is to make it easier for participants to enroll, select investments, and monitor investment performance on an ongoing basis.

UW System will host town halls to discuss the upcoming 403(b) program changes and actions participants may need to take. Town halls are scheduled for:

  • Friday, September 17, 2021 at 12:00pm
  • Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 2:00pm
  • Monday, November 15, 2021 at 11:00am

Employees will have an opportunity to ask questions during each town hall. Access links to join on the 403(b) Program Enhancements web page. If you’re unable to attend, recordings of each town hall will be made available on the web page shortly afterwards.

Current participants in the program will also receive additional communication from UW System and their providers in the coming weeks.

Source: UW System Office of Trust Funds

Submit Missing Leave Reports by September 30th to Avoid Sick Leave Reduction

Faculty, Academic Staff and Limited appointees (who have or had an active leave-eligible appointment) are required to submit monthly leave reports for each appointment, whether or not leave is used. Employees are required to report leave when it is taken, or if no leave is taken, to enter a “No Leave Taken” at the end of the month.

Employees who were required to take either individual or consecutive furlough days must also submit leave reports for the months furlough was taken. If no leave was taken for a month, a “No Leave Taken” entry must be made.

Submit Leave Reports by September 30, 2021

Failure to submit all leave for fiscal year July 2020 through June 2021 by September 30, 2021, will result in a permanent reduction of sick leave hours.

Even one unsubmitted leave report will reduce an employee’s sick leave balance resulting in less sick leave available to use if needed. Long term, a reduction of sick leave hours will result in fewer hours available to use for the Sick Leave Credit Conversion Program which allows employees to pay for health insurance in retirement.

How do I Know if I have Missing Leave Reports?

Employees with missing leave reports receive email reminders every two weeks listing their missing reports. Employees may also check for missing leave reports at any time in the MyUW portal.

Employees who do not submit all leave reports for fiscal year July 2020 through June 2021 before September 30, 2021, will receive an email notifying them of the permanent reduction in their sick leave hours.

Submitting Leave Reports

For information on how to submit leave reports, review missing leave reports, enter absences or no leave taken, review the resources on the Time and Absence Help Page.

Questions

If you have questions or are unable to report your leave in the MyUW portal, Human Resources at (920) 465-2396 or payrollandbenefits@uwgb.edu.

To review the sick leave policies:

Source: UW System Human Resources

Chief of Police

UW-Green Bay invites qualified law enforcement leaders to apply for the position of Chief of Police. The Chief of Police reports to the CBO and Senior Vice Chancellor for Institutional Strategy, and provides comprehensive leadership to the UW-Green Bay Police Department. This position directs all police functions, operations, and strategy to ensure safety and security on all UW-Green Bay properties. The Chief of Police oversees personnel, budget, and strategic planning of the UW-Green Bay Police Department in an effort to promote campus safety, provide educational opportunities, and enhance engagement within the campus community. This position will act as the primary liaison between the UW-Green Bay Police Department and internal and external stakeholders. The Chief of Police will work to enhance and promote inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence.

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

To ensure consideration, please apply by Sunday, October 17, 2021.

Deadline Extended – Manager of Collection Development

This position reports to the Director of the Library and manages one or more units or services through the supervision of personnel, participates in longterm strategic planning, and solves complex issues, which impact other units or services. This position will collaborate with senior leadership to implement the strategic vision and goals. Key responsibilities include: development and management of library collections, budgetary management of capital budget, and supervision of acquisitions, serials, government documents, cataloging, and book repair.

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

To ensure consideration, please apply by Wednesday, September 22, 2021.

Deadline Extended – HVAC/Refrigeration Specialist

This position reports to the Heat/Chill Supervisor and assists in carrying out the mission and philosophy of the Office of Residence Life at the University of Wisconsin Green Bay.  This position is responsible for working collaboratively with others in providing services for a residential community, housing 2,200 students and 2,500 summer guests residing in 29 University housing facilities.

Primary responsibilities of this position include Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, (HVAC)/Refrigeration equipment troubleshooting, adjusting, modifying, inspecting, maintaining, repairing, performing preventative maintenance and assisting with major installations of HVAC/R projects.  This position will also assist with the repairs of mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems.  Occasional weekend and evening work is required (e.g. responding to facilities related emergencies.

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

To ensure consideration, please apply by Monday, September 27, 2021.

TIAA Virtual Meetings Available in October and November

Meet with a financial consultant at University of Wisconsin System in a Virtual Counseling Session

No matter where you are in life—just getting started or planning for retirement—a session with a TIAA Financial Consultant can help you create a plan for your goals. And, it’s at no additional cost as a part of your retirement plan.
You’ll get answers to these questions and more:

  • Am I invested in the right mix of investments to help meet my goals?
  • Am I saving enough to create the retirement income I need?
  • How do I take income from my retirement account once I stop working

TIAA will be available these dates and times for one-on-one sessions

  • Monday, October 4, 2021 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting
  • Tuesday, October 12, 2021 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Virtual Meeting
  • Tuesday, October 19, 2021 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting
  • Wednesday, October 20, 2021 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting
  • Wednesday, October 27, 2021 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Virtual Meeting
  • Monday, November 8, 2021 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting
  • Tuesday, November 16, 2021 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting
  • Wednesday, November 17, 2021 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting
  • Tuesday, November 23, 2021 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting

RSVP today, as space is limited. Register for sessions at www.TIAA.org/schedulenow or by calling 800-732-8353, weekdays, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET). We look forward to working with you.

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Director of Athletic Communication

This position reports to the Associate AD for External Operations and coordinates and oversees all communications efforts, media relations, public relations, strategic athletics planning, social media management and sports information. It also serves, when assigned, as the athletic event and gameday manager for assigned sports. Works alongside marketing teams, fundraising, ticketing and corporate sponsorship teams to assist in revenue generation. Position is responsible for all digital media and promotional efforts, brand management, social media, product and digital content creation.

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

To ensure consideration, please apply by Thursday, September 23, 2021.

Business Analyst

This position reports to the Business Analyst lead and supports the development, implementation, enhancement and maintenance of Information Technology systems and software for the university.  This position provides technical solutions, recommendations and guidance to enhance and automate business processes using functional knowledge of business practices, technical expertise, business workflow software, and research and business analysis skills.

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

To ensure consideration, please apply by Monday, October 4, 2021.

Office Coordinator

This position reports to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Policy and Compliance and will provide general administrative and office support for the Division of Business and Finance, including the Budget Office, Risk Management, and Compliance/Policy. This position will be responsible for divisional reporting, including maintaining compliance data and records, coordinating the Facility & Building Content Process, and managing Health & Safety and Risk/Liability reports. This position will also support communication needs for the division, including website update and maintenance and communication development in various mediums.

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

To ensure consideration, please apply by Thursday September 30, 2021.