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Our Vision
Contributing to the Ecosystem of Innovation
Our Mission
To attract, enroll, support, and graduate the most talented students
Talent Community
The Division of Enrollment Management (DEM) Talent Community exists to provide an ongoing connection for potential candidates and the Division. On this page, you will find resources about working at DEM, living and working in Madison, and ways to connect with our division.
If you are interested in joining our talent community, please complete this survey which will tell us about your interests as well as your broad skills.
Career Opportunities
All Division of Enrollment Management job opportunities are available through Jobs at UW-Madison. We regularly have job opportunities available throughout the year across all offices within the Division. If you have any questions about a particular job, recruitment process, or benefits, don’t hesitate to reach out to either Ann Bradshaw (ann.bradshaw@wisc.edu) or Paula Gates (paula.gates@wisc.edu) of our Divisional human resources team.
About the Division of Enrollment Management
The Division of Enrollment Management (DEM) believes strongly in keeping the student at the center of all we do. Our Forward Focus defines key strategic priorities that each Office across the Division is critical in successfully executing to directly benefit all that we serve.
The Division is comprised of a dedicated team of over 400 employees and includes the Office of Admissions and Recruitment, the Office of Student Financial Aid, the Student Success Through Applied Research (SSTAR) Lab, and the Office of the Registrar.
Learn more about the Division of Enrollment Management
Why DEM?
Premier public university and research institution
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is one of the premier public universities and research institutions in the United States.
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UW-Madison Overview
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is one of the premier public universities and research institutions in the United States. Created at the same time Wisconsin achieved statehood in 1848, the university became the state’s land grant university. It continues to be Wisconsin’s flagship teaching and research university with a statewide, national, and international mission offering programs at undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels in a wide range of fields, while engaging in extensive scholarly research, continuing adult education, and public serve.
With a $3.4 billion budget, UW-Madison educates more than 47,000 students and employs some 24,000 faculty and staff. Composed of 13 schools and colleges, the university offers nearly 300 undergraduate majors and certificates as well as more than 250 master’s, doctoral, and professional programs. UW-Madison’s research enterprise is one of the most robust in the nation, ranking among the top 10 universities in expenditures. UW-Madison is guided by the Wisconsin Idea, a century-old principle and public-service charge that the university should improve people’s lives beyond the classroom.
Our Shared Future
The contemporary campus is considered to be among the most archaeologically rich campuses in the United States today, in part due to Teejop being located in a cultural center of the mound building peoples who created massive monumental art burial sites that circumscribed each of the Four Lakes. In Dane County, conical mound (hemispherical) and linear mound (wall-like) burial sites were first created some 2,500 years ago, with effigy mound burial sites (representation figures) first created some 1,500 years ago. There were more than 1,200 burial sites known as conical, linear, and effigy mounds in Teejop, and there were more than 20,000 conical, linear, and effigy mounds located in what now comprises 41 of the 72 counties in Wisconsin. Today, there are 34 extant mound sites on campus.
UW-Madison Land Acknowledgement
UW–Madison acknowledges the First Nations People of Wisconsin, who are the original inhabitants of the state, and respect their inherent sovereignty. The land that UW–Madison lies upon is ancestral Ho-Chunk homelands, and UW–Madison acknowledges the Ho-Chunk as the stewards of the land for thousands of years. UW–Madison respects the sacredness of these lands and is thankful to be able to provide educational opportunities in such prominent, historic, and meaningful landscapes.
Read more about UW-Madison’s commitment to respect the inherent sovereignty of the Ho-Chunk Nation and the other First Nations of Wisconsin.
UW-Madison Rankings
#1: National public university (Washington Monthly, 2021)
#1: Peace Corps volunteers (2020)
#1: Best Hospitals in Wisconsin (U.S. News & World Report, 2020)
#1: University for producing Fortune 500 CEOs (Kittleman & Associates, 2018)
#5: Most doctorates granted among U.S. universities (2019)
#7: Patents among U.S. universities(2018)
#8: Total research expenditures among U.S. universities (2020)
#11: Kiplinger’s Best College Values among public universities (2019)
#14: America’s Best Colleges among public universities (U.S. News & World Report, 2021)
#25: Best university worldwide (Center for World University Rankings, 2021)
National leader in the field of enrollment management
With students firmly at the center of our actions, decisions, processes, and services, our work helps to deliver the impact of UW-Madison as a world-class institution that enriches communities across the globe.
- Office of Admissions and Recruitment
- Office of Student Financial Aid
- Office of the Registrar
- SSTAR Lab
The Office of Admissions & Recruitment seeks to be innovative leaders who center educational access and support for scholars of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences who will embody the Wisconsin Idea, enhance our dynamic learning community, and empower positive change.
The Office of Student Financial Aid seeks to support students using financial and other resources in accessing higher education while upholding the values and goals of UW-Madison.
Innovative programs such as Bucky’s Tuition Promise, Bucky’s Pell Pathway, and the Wisconsin Tribal Education Promise provide support for Wisconsin residents.
The Office of the Registrar seeks to collaborate and engage with the campus community to ensure the needs of faculty, staff, and students are effectively and efficiently met through the continuous support to the teaching and learning mission of UW-Madison and embracing the Wisconsin Idea.
The SSTAR Lab seeks to conduct original research and evaluation on issues related to college opportunity and student success by prioritizing the practical side of research and promoting ongoing improvement to better support current and future students.
SSTAR Lab is the first research-practitioner partnership of its kind in the country.
Campus leader in supporting UW-Madison students and their families from applicant to alumni
We are continuously seeking to create and assess ways to provide a seamless, accessible enrollment experience in close collaboration with key campus partners.
The No Fees Project is an equity-minded initiative which seeks to engage with campus partners to identify and remove experiential-based fees for students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. This work is vital to ensure access to key experiences that build belonging within a students Wisconsin Experience.
The Division of Recreation and Wellbeing (RecWell) has served as an anchor partner to this project. Through this partnership Rec Well and the Office of Student Financial Aid have worked together to waive participation fees for numerous programs such as intramural sports, group fitness classes, and tennis court reservations for nearly 6,000 students.
The Office of the Registrar works closely with key partners, including the Office of Student Transition & Family Engagement, the College of Letters & Sciences, as well as academic advisors across campus to meet the dynamic needs of student service teams. Three distinct recent initiatives have continued the collaborative spirit of the Office of the Registrar’s work.
- Recently adapted software to enable quick access to student data required by the College of Letters & Sciences, UW-Madison’s largest college that enrolls over 19,000 students.
- Created innovative tools and processes to facilitate immediate course registration for incoming first-year and transfer students at Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR) events.
- Completed a new application to enable easier access to Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS) reports which helps advisors better serve students.
The School of Education has been a critical partner with several units across the Division of Enrollment Management on efforts to increase access & support key pipelines of students into the field of education.
- The Admissions & Recruitment Team worked closely with the School of Education and Office of Student Financial Aid to establish a Dean’s Excellence Scholarship. This scholarship helped recruit and support first-year students with diverse backgrounds via guaranteed four-year funding packages and was a part of the School of Education’s Impact 2030 effort.
- The Student Success Through Applied Research (SSTAR) Lab partnered with the School of Education to conduct a longitudinal, mixed methods evaluation of a loan forgiveness program for teacher education students called the Teacher Pledge.
Our Forward Focus
With students firmly at the center of all we do, the Forward Focus outlines key strategic priorities and commitments that are expected to drive each of our teams to ensure we’re able to fulfill our mission and vision. Each DEM Team Member is accountable to ensure the Forward Focus consistently informs the execution of our day-to-day work.
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Foster an Equitable & Seamless Experience for Students & Families
DEM is committed to leveraging an empathetic approach to establish meaningful relationships while prioritizing innovative technology that streamlines student-centered processes.
Value & Support Research-Practice Partnerships
DEM is committed to maintaining a curiosity that leverages a combination of research and practice to create impactful solutions for students.
Engage in Responsible Stewardship of Resources
DEM is committed to identifying, optimizing, leveraging and protecting resources that directly support students’ ability to flourish.
Provide Inclusive Support Throughout the Student Lifecycle
DEM is committed to inclusive excellence to ensure all experiences, processes, and interactions are student-centered.
Collaborate with the Teaching & Learning Community
DEM is committed as thought-partners who prioritize dynamic collaboration with a desire to build strategic partnerships that serve students.
Increase Access to Higher Education
DEM is committed to attracting, advocating for, and serving students from a wide diversity of identities, experiences, interests, and beliefs with an emphasis on those groups underserved by and underrepresented in higher education.
What's it like to work at DEM?
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Competitive Employee Benefits
Most positions in the Division of Enrollment Management include a competitive benefits package including enrollment in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), multiple options to choose a health and dental insurance plan that’s right for you and your family, and ample time off. Read the links below for more information about UW benefits and policies.
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An Office Culture of Belonging
Culture of Belonging
The Division of Enrollment Management (DEM) is dedicated to establishing a strong and dynamic organizational culture. Ultimately, this culture should be an inclusive, respectful environment where all team members feel safe and comfortable to bring their entire humanity. Everyone in DEM is responsible for our culture and it is part of everyone’s job to achieve. As such, every full-time team member’s job description includes a 5% job duty that states:
DEM is committed to the highest standard of service. This position will be a role model by practicing exemplary and respectful behaviors in all interactions. Participation in community and culture building activities are mandatory.
DEM Committees & Cross-Functional Teams
DEM has a number of opportunities to be involved and connect with colleagues from across each of our offices within the Division. Below are just a few examples of ways you could be involved:
- DEM Community Task Force
- DEM Well-Being Task Force
- Serving on a DEM Search Committee
DEM Professional Development
DEM seeks to provide regular opportunities to engage your professional development through regular workshop offerings and guest speakers. DEM also is a proponent of ensuring access to professional opportunities across campus, within the state, across the country, and even internationally.
Numerous Campus Involvement Opportunities
In addition to countless involvement opportunities at DEM, our larger campus community also has a number of opportunities to get involved and make UW-Madison a better place to work and attain a degree. Below are a few ways we’re doing that, and each of these is open to all DEM employees. We encourage our team members to represent DEM in these spaces.
Identity-Based Resources, Support, and Community Spaces
DEM seeks to ensure team members across all backgrounds, identities, and experiences have an opportunity to find a community and sense of belonging within the Division, at UW-Madison, and throughout the local community. Below are a few identity-based resources, supports, and community spaces:
- Explore LGBTQ+ Owned Businesses in Madison
- Black Community Support & Resources via the Division of Diversity, Equity, & Educational Achievement
- Find Diversity & Inclusion programs, events, research, support services, and assessment at UW-Madison and in the Madison community via the Diversity Inventory tool
- Join an Affinity Group offered via the Division of Diversity, Equity, & Educational Achievement
Connect with Us
Get connected with a DEM Ambassador to learn more about what it’s like to work with the Division of Enrollment Management, for UW-Madison, and live within Madison and the state of Wisconsin. Our DEM Ambassadors are dedicated team members across each of our offices who are ready to answer questions and share their own lived experiences working with the Division. We encourage you to consider connecting with any of our Ambassadors via email.
Rachel Tatge
Office of Admissions and Recruitment, Senior Event Manager
Rachel is a first-generation UW-Madison graduate (Journalism School for the win!) from small town southern Wisconsin. She’s lived in Madison for almost 20 years, spending much of that time planning community festivals, events, and weddings. In her current role she plans admitted and prospective student events. Rachel would love to connect any time to discuss her experiences both as a professional at UW-Madison and a tenured City of Madison resident who has some (strong) opinions about the best things to eat, see, and experience in Madison and the surrounding areas!
Lo Klink
Office of Student Financial Aid, Associate Director for Special Awards & Student Engagement
Lo identifies as biracial, a mother and spouse, outgoing, friendly, athletic, a scholar-practitioner, and is currently working on her doctorate. She is a fierce advocate seeking to dismantle systems of inequality and ensure all people of marginalized identities know the value they contribute daily. She would be happy to chat about her own experiences including opportunities to grow professionally and personally.
Jaclyn (Jackie) McHugh
Office of the Registrar, Residence Specialist
Jackie is a proud first-generation college graduate and UW-Madison alumna from rural northern Wisconsin. She started her journey in Enrollment Management as a student employee in Financial Aid. She now holds an MA in Educational Administration and would like to connect to share more of her journey into enrollment management, at UW-Madison, and passion for college access and success.
Will Lipske
Office of the Registrar, Associate Registrar for Academic Services
Will is the first in his family to earn a college degree and has both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from UW-Madison. Will has a variety of experiences at UW-Madison both in the RO a well as as an advisor, curricular representative and instructor. Will is always eager to travel, play board games, and spend time outside with friends.
Leslie Gardner
Office of the Registrar, Software Development Lead
Leslie has worked with the RO for over 10 years and loves the people she works with. In addition to the people, she also loves that she gets to work on so many interesting projects that are core to the UW’s mission including commencement, grading, enrollment, and transcripts.
Living in Madison
A Vibrant Local Community
With a population of more than 260,000, Madison is Wisconsin’s state capital and the hub of a large metropolitan area. UW–Madison and the city of Madison seamlessly blend together, creating opportunities and an atmosphere unlike any other campus.
The City of Madison continues to grow at a rapid pace and the housing market is competitive. In June of 2024 the median sale price of a home in Madison was $425k which was up 9.5% compared to last year. The median sale price per square foot is $242. On average, homes within the City of Madison receive 8 offers and sell within roughly 33 days.
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Popular Madison Neighborhoods
Within the city of Madison, there are also several neighborhoods that offer a variety of different vibes to consider in your home search:
- Monroe Street: Known for its friendly, academic feel, Monroe Street features a 1½-mile strip of local businesses. It’s a great neighborhood for families, and many university professors reside here.
- Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara: This area offers a mix of historic charm, local shops, and dining options. It’s close to Lake Monona and has a strong community vibe.
- Williamson-Marquette: Also known as Willy Street, this neighborhood is vibrant and diverse. It’s home to unique shops, restaurants, and cultural events.
- Capitol: Located near the state capitol building, this neighborhood has low crime rates and offers a mix of residential and commercial spaces.
- Downtown: As the heart of Madison, Downtown features entertainment venues, restaurants, and easy access to the lakes.
- Johnson Street: Known for its tree-lined streets and historic homes, Johnson Street is a peaceful residential area.
- Tenny-Lapham: This neighborhood combines historic architecture with modern amenities. It’s close to Lake Mendota and offers a great sense of community.
Popular Madison Suburbs
- Middleton: Middleton offers top-notch schools, beautiful parks, and a variety of recreational activities. It’s a great place for families and young professionals. Median home price is around $650k in 2024.
- Fitchburg: Fitchburg boasts top-rated schools and a friendly neighborhood. It’s a great choice for families. Median home price is around $485k in 2024.
- Sun Prairie: As the largest Madison suburb, Sun Prairie hosts fun events and has a vibrant community. It’s a great place to settle down. Median home prices start around $300k in 2024.
- Verona: A growing, vibrant community located about 10 miles southwest of downtown Madison. Verona is affectionately known as “hometown USA” for it’s small-town charm. Median home price is around $570k in 2024.
- Monona: Located just a a few miles from the capitol, Monona lies on the southeastern shore of Lake Monona. Monona is known for offering a cozy, community-oriented atmosphere. Median home price is around $506k in 2024.
Realtors and Other Resources
- Sabbatical Homes features longer-term rentals: sabbaticalhomes.com
- Own It: Building Black Wealth program is a collaboration among Madison-area professionals in the real estate, banking, and financial industries that includes a number of resources as well as a list of participating real estate professionals: ownitbbw.com
- The list of real estate professionals can be found here: ownitbbw.com/ambassadors
- Home Buyers Round Table is a collaboration of housing industry representatives that promote homeownership through education and counseling to low and moderate-income families: homebuyersroundtable.org/
Madison Rental Market
The rental market in Madison is competitive, with a high demand especially as compared to the national average. UW-Madison as well as Epic comprise a large majority of the rental market, especially within younger demographics. The median rent for all property types in Madison is $1,745 in 2024, which includes apartments and other rental properties. Popular neighborhoods for renters closer to campus include:
- Downtown: Located on the isthmus, this offers not only the benefit of incredible views, but also easy access to award-winning restaurants, a vibrant arts scene, and one of the largest farmers markets in the country each Saturday during the spring, summer, and fall.
- Regent: Located near UW-Madison’s Camp Randall Stadium (home to the Badger football team), this neighborhood features a mix of newer apartment buildings and vintage Madison residences. This neighborhood is immediately adjacent to campus with many restaurants on the popular Regent street as well as the free Henry Vilas Zoo.
- Schenk-Atwood: This hip and vibrant neighborhood is a few miles from campus on the east side of town and features a booming food and music scene. In addition to close lake access to Lake Monona, Atwood also features the Olbrich Botanical Gardens as well as the Barrymore Theater.
Things to do in Madison
- Madison is home to the largest producer-only famers’ market in the country. The Farmers Market occurs around the square each Saturday from Spring through Fall.
- Madison has a large bike culture with many people who bike as their primary mode of transportation.
- Madison is surrounded by lakes, natural areas, parks, and trails that create the opportunity for an outdoors lifestyle. In addition to bike trails, there are also a variety of great running and hiking trails in the local area. The UW Arboretum is also a great place through UW-Madison to check-out nature!
- Madison and the surrounding community host a wide variety of festivals and fairs throughout the summer, from the local county fair to neighborhood festivals with anything from food carts, music, and even fireworks to enjoy.
Sporting Events
- In addition to Badger Athletics, Madison is also an easy drive to see major professional sports whether it be the Milwaukee Brewers (Milwaukee is only 80 miles away), the Green Bay Packers (140 miles away) or the many sports teams in Chicago (150 miles away) there are many options to get your fan fix in. Madison is also home to our own collegiate summer baseball wooden bat league team, the Madison Mallards.
Student Positions
The Division of Enrollment Management is proud to employ more than 100 undergraduate, graduate, and professional student employees in a variety of areas. Students are at the heart of what we do. If you are a student looking to work with us, log into the Student Jobs Portal to see the latest availability. Work study positions are also available.