Payroll and Benefits Specialist (Temporary Appointment)
This temporary position reports to the Assistant Director of Human Resources, and performs a variety of payroll, benefits, and human resource-related activities for UW-Green Bay’s Human Resources Office. This position will assist with interpreting and applying a wide variety of payroll and benefit rules and regulations affecting various employee classifications on campus.
For further information and position responsibilities, please see the full position announcement.
To ensure consideration, please apply by Sunday, February 16, 2020.
Lecturer – Scenic Design
The Theatre and Dance Department at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay invites applicants for a Lecturer position in Scenic Design.
For further information and position responsibilities, please see the full position announcement.
To ensure consideration, please apply by Wednesday, March 25, 2020.
Advising and Recruitment Specialist (Manitowoc Campus)
This position reports to the Director of Advising and promotes and supports the philosophy and mission of the Enrollment Services Division, and works at the Manitowoc campus. In support of the University’s enrollment, retention and graduation goals, establishes and administers programs for recruiting students to University undergraduate programs. Independently represents the institution to targeted constituencies and/or territories. Develops and maintains relationships with identified partners within the institution and community. Strategizes on opportunities to enhance recruitment efforts and implements identified strategies. Supports Enrollment Services Division and university-wide initiatives related to the student learning experience and academic success. Advises students on academic programs and requirements relevant to their academic and career development.
For further information and position responsibilities, please see the full position announcement.
To ensure consideration, please apply by Sunday, February 16, 2020.
Employee Assistance Program Offers Resources and Webinars
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides UW employees and members of their household with confidential resources to address personal and/or work-related concerns. EAP services are offered at no cost to employees. FEI is the administrator of the EAP program for most institutions.
2020 Monthly Webinar Series
The FEI monthly webinar series is open for registration for eligible employees. Registration is required. Note: Employees must attend a webinar on their own time or consult with their supervisor for approval to attend.
Click here for webinar information and registration. Follow the individual links on each webinar for registration. (Username is SOWI when signing into the FEI website.)
February 2020 Webinar: Understanding implicit bias and minimizing its impact
Time: Wednesday, February 19, 2020 – 11:00am to 12:00pm CST
Description: Implicit bias refers to unconscious attitudes and stereotypes that affect our thoughts, actions and decisions. This session will explore how implicit bias can creep into our work environments. We’ll also discuss how supervisors and managers can leverage this knowledge to reduce its negative impact on decisions, behavior and employee morale.
March 2020 Webinar: If change is inevitable, why are we determined to fight it?
Time: Wednesday, March 18, 2020 – 11:00am to 12:00pm CST
Description: Navigating life transitions can be difficult. But when you learn how to express your fears, you can put them in perspective. And when you plan for the inevitable, you can achieve peace of mind. Join us as we explore new ways to cope with change and discover how we choose to live each day is entirely up to us.
Source: UW System Human Resources
Income Continuation Insurance Deferred Enrollment Available Through March 2, 2020 for Eligible Employees
You may be eligible to participate in the annual Income Continuation Insurance (ICI) Deferred Enrollment opportunity now through March 2, 2020. ICI is an ‘income replacement’ benefit plan that replaces up to 75% of your gross salary if you are unable to work due to a short or long-term disability. Employees who are eligible to participate in the ICI Deferred Enrollment opportunity were notified by email on January 18.
Eligibility
If you are currently enrolled in the ICI plan and have Standard ICI coverage, you may be eligible to enroll in Supplemental ICI coverage during the ICI Deferred Enrollment opportunity.
If you are not currently enrolled in the ICI plan, you may be eligible to enroll during the ICI Deferred Enrollment opportunity which is the only time during the year that you may enroll in the ICI plan without evidence of insurability.
For More Information
Read more about the ICI program or visit ALEX. To participate in the ICI Deferred Enrollment, submit an application to your human resources office by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, March 2, 2020. If you have questions, contact Human Resources at payrollandbenefits@uwgb.edu or (920) 465-2390.
Source: UW-Shared Services, Service Operations
WRS Webinars Offered in February
ETF is offering a series of 30-minute, live, interactive webinars designed to increase your understanding of Wisconsin Retirement System benefits. Individuals can also ask questions at the end of these sessions. Visit their webinar page to learn more about any of the following sessions.
Adding money to your WRS account, via additional contributions, can enhance your eventual WRS retirement benefit. Learn how contributions grow with effective rate interest crediting, how to deposit (payroll deduction or direct pay), and much more.
February 4, 2020 6:00pm-6:30pm
February 6, 2020 12:30pm- 1:00pm
February 10, 2020 10:30am- 11:00am
February 25, 2020 11:00am- 11:30am
Planning to retire in the next 1 – 10 years? Then this is for you. We’ll discuss:
- The money you and your employer have put towards your retirement account.
- How your retirement account grows through investments.
- When you can retire.
- Options for receiving your retirement benefit.
- Rules you must follow if you return to work after retiring.
- What happens to your account after you die.
- Changes to your health and life insurance in retirement.
Learn in a way that fits your schedule. Go to this public presentation in a city near you or attend a live webinar!
February 5, 2020 6:30pm- 8:30pm
February 20, 2020 9:00am- 11:00am
Beneficiary Designations- What Happens to My Account When I Die?
Death is never easy to talk about, but it’s important to know where your money is going. We’ll discuss:
- How to update your account so your loved ones may receive money after your death.
- Important times to make sure your account is up to date.
- What happens if you forget to update your account.
- How to check who you currently have on file.
February 6, 2020 11:00am- 11:30am
February 11, 2020 12:30pm- 1:00pm
February 17, 2020 6:00pm- 6:30pm
February 24, 2020 11:30am- 12:00pm
WRS Effective Rates and Annuity Adjustments
Do WRS accounts receive an investment return? Do investment returns affect how much a retiree will initially receive when they begin their pension? Do those retired in the WRS receive adjustments to their monthly pension amount over the years?
This webinar will cover the process of how account effective rates and annuity adjustments are calculated, starting with the investment return reported by the State of Wisconsin Investment Board. Also covered during the webinar will be explanations of both the Core and Variable Trust Funds and the calculations specific to each fund for effective rates and annual adjustments. At the end of this webinar, we hope you may have a better understanding of how the State of Wisconsin Investment Board investment returns affect your WRS pension.
February 7, 2020 11:00am- 11:30am
February 13, 2020 11:30am- 12:00pm
February 17, 2020 12:30pm- 1:00pm
February 27, 2020 6:00pm- 6:30pm
Overview of the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)
Are you new to the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)? In this webinar we’ll let you know what to expect. We’ll discuss:
- Who is in the WRS.
- What happens to the money you put in to the WRS.
- How to become vested in the WRS.
February 7, 2020 12:30pm- 1:00pm
February 12, 2020 11:00am- 11:30am
February 20, 2020 6:00pm- 6:30pm
February 27, 2020 12:00pm- 12:30pm
Employee Spotlight: Jason Cowell
Name: Jason Cowell
Position at UWGB: Assistant Professor of Psychology
Summary of what you do: I teach many of our neuroscience and cognition courses in the undergraduate psychology major. I also direct the Neuroscience Lab, where my students and I run experiments on the neurophysiology of morality and empathy.
How long have you been employed: 3.5 years
Brief history of employment with UWGB: I began as an Assistant Professor at UWGB 3.5 years ago and am also the Vice Chair of Psychology as of this year.
Three words that describe you: enthusiastic, inquisitive, and empathic
Personal interests: biking, skiing, swimming, singing
Random facts/interests: I’m originally from the U.P. of Michigan, so I love everything about snow, fat biking, skiing, and saunas.
Are you messy or organized? Definitely messy
Best vacation you’ve been to? I spent a week in Istanbul during my post-doc and explored so many mosques and temples.
Favorite travel spot? I love to go visit and kayak the waterfalls of the UP.
If you had to eat one meal, every day for the rest of your life, what would it be? I am a huge fan of Mexican food, so a traditional mole is my go-to comfort food.
Least favorite Food? Tomatoes, for some reason I like sauces with them but I’ve never liked them raw.
Top 3 life highlights? The birth of my (now 2.5 year old) daughter Isabel, Defending my dissertation and receiving my Ph.D., and traveling to many countries during my post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Chicago.
What advice would you give to recent new hires? Explore all the opportunities campus offers, from music, plays, and art exhibits, to working out at Kress.
What aspect of your role do you enjoy the most? I appreciate my role as a Professor in engendering enthusiasm in psychology and neuroscience.
What celebrity do people think you look like? I get a lot of people saying I look like Seth Rogan.
What do you like to do in your spare time? I take my daughter biking, skiing, swimming, and hiking.
What do you like to do on your days off? I enjoy reading, so you’ll find me reading fiction or enjoying the outdoors.
Hidden talent? Singing, before I went into Psychology and Neuroscience, I was a voice major and played a role in over 30 musicals and operas.
Where is your home town? Marquette, Michigan
Clubhouse Coordinator
This position reports to the Golf Course General Manager, and is responsible for monitoring pro shop staff, stocking and selling product, making reservations, and assisting golfers while managing the shop. This position is also responsible for assistance in the Shorewood Clubhouse Kitchen and Bar as a licensed bartender. Position is a University Staff Temporary appointment, to work between 3/1/20 and 12/31/20. The work hours for this position will be 4:00 to 10:00 pm, Monday through Friday as well as some weekend hours.
For further information and position responsibilities, please see the full position announcement.
To ensure consideration, please apply by Sunday, February 16, 2020.
Onsite Health Screenings
Time to register for your onsite health screening!
Three free health screening* events have been scheduled at UW-Green Bay for employees (and spouses) who are enrolled in the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program.
These events are scheduled:
Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at 7:00 am to 1:00 pm**CANCELLED**Green Bay Campus – Phoenix Rooms, University Union
- Friday, September 18, 2020 at 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
- Sheboygan Campus – Wombat Room # 2114
- Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 7:00 am to 12:00 pm
- Green Bay Campus – Phoenix Rooms, University Union
- Green Bay Campus – Phoenix Rooms, University Union
At an onsite screening, you’ll learn your measurements for blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), cholesterol (HDL, LDL and total), triglycerides and glucose, and be in and out in 20 minutes. Register today!
Wait – the StayWell website is new this year – do I need to create a new log in? Yes – please see this blog post for details.
After logging in, you will see your StayWell dashboard. In the middle right side, click on the arrows to scroll to the Quest Diagnostics information and click SCHEDULE NOW. At the Location screen, search for UW Green Bay or select another screening location that is close to you (you don’t have to do the screening at the Green Bay campus – there are many screening locations throughout the state available).
Earn your $150 Well Wisconsin Incentive
Complete three activities by October 9, 2020, to earn the $150 Well Wisconsin incentive.
1. Get a health screening*
Attend an employer sponsored event or if you see your health care provider, complete the Health Care Provider Form, available at wellwisconsin.staywell.com – click on Resources > State of Wisconsin > Health Care Provider Form.
2. Complete the StayWell health assessment*
This online questionnaire takes about 10 minutes and is mobile and tablet friendly! Find it on the StayWell website – click on My Incentives in the top menu bar and then Health Assessment.
3. Complete a Well-Being Activity through StayWell.
For more information on the Well Wisconsin Program or to complete your activities, log in to wellwisconsin.staywell.com – click on My Incentives in the top menu bar and you will see a list of activity options.
Questions? Review this FAQ document about onsite health screenings or contact us at wellness@uwgb.edu or (920) 465-2390.
*The Well Wisconsin incentive program is a voluntary program available to employees, retirees and spouses enrolled in the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program, excluding Medicare Advantage participants who have incentives available through their health plan. The Well Wisconsin incentive will automatically be issued to eligible participants upon completing the applicable activities. All wellness incentives paid to participants are considered taxable income to the group health plan subscriber and are reported to their employer, who will issue a W2. In some cases, the Wisconsin Retirement System acts as the employer. Retirees, continuants and their spouses will have some taxes withheld from the incentive amount earned.
Source: The StayWell Company, LLC