Oversight and Appeals Commission Deputy Commissioner- Student Association

Department of Human Resources

Student Hourly Job Description

Business Title:

Oversight and Appeals Commission Deputy Commissioner

Division:

Student Affairs

Department:

Student Association

Reports To:

Position: Amanda Ford

Incumbent: Ben Minogue

Job Tier:

SH001 - Entry Level

Starting Pay Rate:

$14.00

Federal Work Study Required

☐ Yes

☒ No

Please review the Student Hourly Pay Structure to determine Job Tier and ensure pay rate aligns with the appropriate Tier (https://uwm.edu/hr/policies/student-hourly-pay-structure/) 

Job Summary

PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

The purpose of the Deputy Commissioner is to serve on the Oversight and Appeals Commission, acting as the chief executive and operational officer, and branch head of the OAC. The Deputy will assist in all administrative and operational business, as well as financial business established in the SA Senate approved budget of the OAC.

LEVEL OF AUTHORITY: Performs routine and non-routine tasks with only general directions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed mostly indoors in an office setting. Many hours will be spent on the phone, in the office, and on a computer. Some travel may be required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Attend regular, special, and emergency meetings and other proceedings of the OAC; and attend other meetings as necessary for its efficient and effective operations.
2. Chair meetings of the OAC in the absence of the Chairperson.
3. Be responsive to requests by any SA official for a special meeting or other proceeding of the OAC.
4. Participate in all activities, meetings, hearings, duties, and responsibilities of the OAC;
5. Assign all other Commissioners to appropriate areas after consultation with the entire OAC;
6. Assist in writing decisions of the OAC in cases arising from disputes and mediation.
7. Assist with coordinating in the creation and/or amendment of all OAC policies and procedures;
8. Swear in all SA officials in the absence of the Chairperson.
9. Assist the Chairperson who serves as the OAC and SA public records custodian and compliance officer, responsible for all records, physical and electronic, relating to the OAC and SA.
10. Attend all senate meetings.
11. Hold at least 4-6 office hours.
12. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions of the Job

See Job Summary

Supervision Required

☒ No, this position does not supervise others

☐ Yes, this position supervises others for less than 50% of the time

☐ Yes, this position supervises others for more than 50% of the time

Qualifications (Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be a currently enrolled student, who is at least half time (6+ credits), at UW-Milwaukee.
2. Must have a working knowledge of the Student Association.
3. Must be able to work collaboratively and independently when necessary.
4. Must have good communication skills and be able to follow direction.
5. Prior experience interpreting complex documents and policies strongly preferred.
6. Prior experience chairing a committee and utilizing parliamentary procedure strongly preferred.
7. Prior administrative experience strongly preferred.
8. Must maintain at least a 2.5 Cumulative GPA and be in good standing with both academic and non-academic processes at UWM.

Physical Requirements

n/a 

Working Conditions & Environmental Factors

n/a

Hours/Scheduling

• Approximate hours per week: 5-10

Location

☒ Onsite: 

☒ Hybrid: 

☐ Fully Remote

Position of Trust

☒ NO - not a Position of Trust

☐ YES (POTY) - position has unsupervised access to Property or has Financial/Fiduciary responsibilities. Does not have access to Vulnerable Populations. (CBC Required)

☐ YES (POT4) - position has unsupervised access to Vulnerable Populations, that is, minors [that are not enrolled or accepted for enrollment at a UW institution] (CBC Required every 4 years)

☐ YES (POT2) - Individual resides on university property due to position requirements AND has unsupervised access to Vulnerable Populations, that is, minors [that are not enrolled or accepted for enrollment at a UW institution] (CBC Required every 2 years)

Panther Edge Competencies – Learning Outcomes

☐ Critical Thinking

☐ Communication

☐ Collaboration

☐ Equity and Inclusion

☐ Professionalism

☐ Community Engagement

☐ Tech Savviness

☐ Leadership

☐ Self-Reflective Lifelong Learning

Check at least two of the competencies above and describe how they are developed through this position (Please visit  SET’s website for more information):

• Professionalism
• Demonstrates accountability and integrity by upholding OAC and Student Association policies, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring operations align with approved budgets and university standards.
• Critical Thinking
• Interprets complex governing documents and applies policy knowledge to resolve disputes, contribute to written decisions, and recommend procedural improvements for efficient commission operations.
• Communication
• Facilitates transparent and respectful communication by chairing meetings, preparing written decisions, and responding promptly to requests from SA officials, ensuring clarity and collaboration across stakeholders.
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Version Date

10-29-25