Job Applicant Questions

Start your job search at UWM’s Career Opportunities web page. Anyone not currently employed at UWM can find and apply to job openings via the “Job Seekers” button. The “Current Employees” button requires active log in credentials and reserved for UWM employees. Filter by Employment Type, Institution, Job Category, Location, Remote Type, and Time Type.

Job postings are continuously added to the website as new positions become available.

Job posting times vary. The position will either be posted as an ongoing or continuous recruitment or will have a specific application deadline. For ongoing recruitments, you must apply prior to the listed initial review date to ensure consideration. Postings with a listed application deadline will be removed from the web site at 11:59 P.M. the night prior to the posted deadline. All deadlines are in Central Standard Time (CST).

Yes, all open faculty and staff positions are posted once approved for recruitment.

A continuous recruitment is for a posting where applications are accepted until hiring needs are met. A continuous recruitment will identify an Initial Review Date. Applications must be submitted prior to the initial review date to guarantee consideration. If a viable candidate(s) is found during the initial review, applications submitted after the review date may not be considered.

Salary ranges are identified HERE per Universities of Wisconsin System Policy. UW’s Administrative Policy SYS 1277 addresses compensation.

After creating or logging in to your candidate account, select Create Job Alert in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. Name Your Job Alert. Enter the Frequency of the alerts (daily or weekly) and select location, job family group(s), full/part time, employment type, and click Create. If newly posted jobs meet your Job Alert criteria, you will receive a notification in Workday at the frequency you indicated in the Job Alert.

For questions on any specific posting, please contact the Position Contact Name listed on the position of interest.

After logging into your candidate account, from the Candidate Home Page, scroll down to see a list of all applications and current status. Click on the three dots under the Action column to view each application details.

• You must apply to a specific job opening for which you are interested. To start the application process, you will navigate to the identified job posting and click on the Apply button found at the top of the posting, underneath the Position Title. If you haven’t done so already, you will need to log in or create an account to submit an application.
• It is recommended you review the How to Apply section of the job posting before you start the application process, to ensure you have the required application materials ready and available for upload.

If materials are prepared, most users complete the application process in less than 20 minutes.

Yes; if you have started an application, you may submit it through the date that the position closes.

Most local libraries have computer access for people who need to complete an online application. In addition, a computer is available in the Department of Human Resources in Engelmann Hall, Room 125. Engelmann Hall is located at 2033 E. Hartford Avenue, on the northeast side of Milwaukee.

No, late applications will not be accepted.

• You must submit a new application for each position you are interested in applying for.
• After you’ve applied for a position at UW–Milwaukee, your applicant account will save your certain details to make applying for future positions easier. You have the ability to edit this information every time you apply for a position.

Review the Application Instructions section of the job posting before you start the application process to ensure you have the required application materials ready and available for upload. Most job postings require a resume and cover letter to be submitted. Sometimes additional materials, such as the names and contact information for references, or a copy of a specific licensure, is required.

No. You must apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed, or faxed applications.

You may submit .docx and .pdf files, as well as any of the following acceptable file formats: .rtf, .rtx, .txt, .tiff, .tif, .jpeg, .jpg, .png, .xls, .xlsx

After you submit an application, you will receive a confirmation message within Workday and all applications, regardless of submission status, are listed on your candidate home page.

Yes; you are able to withdraw your application by navigating to Your Applications. In the Completed Applications, you will see those for which an application has been submitted. Under the Status, you can select Withdraw Application.

Once an application has been submitted, you are not able to return and edit. If you have made an error in your application, please contact the Position Contact identified in the posting. If the application deadline has not yet passed, they will be able to assist in reactivating your application to make the appropriate updates.

Please contact the Position Contact identified in the posting. If the application deadline has not yet passed, they will be able to assist in reactivating your application.

The Search and Screen Committee will review applications and screen the application/resume against the minimum and preferred qualifications listed in the job posting. Those most qualified will be contacted for further consideration/interview.

It is not unusual for us to receive a large applicant pool (upwards of 50 -100 applications) for a given position. Applicants are screened based on the minimum and preferred qualifications identified in the posting. While you may meet the minimum qualifications for the particular position, there may be other applicants who met and/or exceeded the minimum and preferred qualifications for the position. Because of this, you are strongly encouraged to tailor your application materials based on the specific vacancy to which you are applying. Those most qualified are ultimately given the opportunity for an on-campus interview.

It is the policy of UWM to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are applicants for employment. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or (414) 229-4463. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual’s disability.

In the event you forget your password, you can click the “Forgot My Username/Password” link on the bottom of the login box. You will be prompted to enter your email address to retrieve your username or set a new password.

Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome are preferred browsers.

Common reasons for system errors include:

• Too many browser windows open at once. Close all windows but one, then log off and log back in.
• Clicking away from a portion of the application without saving, then returning to the same section. You may have clicked away without saving your work, returned to the page, and re-answered a question in a different way, which can create two answers where only one is allowed.
• An uploaded document that is either larger than 5 MB, or in a file type unsupported by our system. To avoid this system error, upload a smaller document or convert your document into an approved file type.
• The document may have an additional feature preventing conversion – such as a digital signature, watermark or password field. See the question above for troubleshooting advice.
• Certain characters in the filename (such as slashes) may prevent the document from uploading. Rename the file with no special characters and try to upload again.
• If you are still encountering difficulties after trying these workarounds, please contact the Position Contact with the following information: the position title, the date/time you applied, and the text of the error message.

Student Help positions are posted through the website, Handshake, which is hosted by UWM’s Center for Student Experience and Talent.

The Department of Human Resources does not manage external postings. Positions for students or recent graduates can be posted on the website, Handshake, which is hosted by UWM’s Center for Student Experience and Talent.

For additional questions, contact the HR Department at uwm-jobs@uwm.edu, or (414) 229-4463.