The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) comprises three main elements: The WTCS governing Board, the WTCS System Office and the 16 Wisconsin Technical Colleges and their respective Boards.
The Wisconsin Technical College System Office (System Office) is the administrative agency of the WTCS Board and an agency of Wisconsin at the forefront of advancing higher education and workforce development. The System Office helps ensure quality, accountability, alignment and efficiency. We offer dynamic career opportunities that impact and shape the future of education and economic development.

The Wisconsin Technical College System Offices are in a State of Wisconsin Office Building in Madison Yards, a Madison development. Photo credit: Gilbane
Among its primary responsibilities, the System Office:
- Implements statewide policies and standards established by the WTCS Board,
- Manages state and federal grant funding, including funding received under the federal Carl Perkins and Adult Education and Family Literacy Acts,
- Administers state funding provided for technical college programs and services,
- Reviews and approves colleges' course and program curriculum,
- Approves colleges' facilities projects,
- Manages the System's data infrastructure and reporting framework,
- Advocates on behalf of the System with state and federal executive and legislative offices, monitors and reports on federal requirements related to technical college operations, and
- Prepares the System's biennial budget requests.
At the System Office, we are an equal-opportunity employer. We’re also committed to serving our students and trying to remove barriers to their success. We value every voice and make sure every team member thrives.
Our team includes talented professionals with diverse experience, including education directors with industry expertise, IT innovators, data and policy analysts, financial professionals, administrative support experts, and more. Together, we bring unique perspectives and skills to the table because we believe that a diverse team drives innovation and enriches us all.
From this site, find employment opportunities for either the Technical College System or the 16 technical colleges, which occasionally need to fill faculty, staff, support and administrative positions.