HDR Extension Educator

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Academic Staff

Regular

Outreach Specialist

This position will support people across the lifespan by delivering and evaluating educational programs and resources related to aging, family caregiving, and end-of-life programming. It will foster community readiness and capacity to support older adults and family caregivers by building and strengthening coalitions and leading networks of professionals to engage in policy, systems, and environment efforts to create age and caregiver-friendly environments.

This position will also be engaged with research-based community education programs and resources that strengthen parent knowledge and skills and provide training to family-serving professionals, including the early care and education workforce. The successful candidate will be tasked with maintaining collaborative relationships that have been built with local agencies that serve older adults and family caregivers. As part of our Institute, the Educator will engage in research with state specialists on campus and other Educators across Wisconsin.

The main office for this position is located in Sheboygan, WI and the primary programming focus is Sheboygan County; however, some programming may also be conducted over a broader geographical area.

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in‑person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

This position may be required to work occasional nights and weekends to meet the program needs and priorities of the communities served.

It is expected that employees will make individual arrangements for transportation adequate to meet position responsibilities and essential job functions. Read more about UW‑Madison Driver Authorization: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Applicants are required to have a valid driver’s license and a reliable source of independent transportation for periodic in‑state work travel, and/or comply with requirements for UW‑Madison vehicle use authorization.

• Researches, develops, and facilitates outreach program content and materials.
• Delivers outreach program content and materials to community members.
• Schedules and secures resources and communicates logistics in support of an outreach program.
• Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships to support the outreach program.
• Leads the implementation of programs, policies, and procedures through oversight of day‑to‑day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers.
• May assist with the monitoring of outreach program budget spending.
• Communicates plans, activities and achievements to Area Extension Director, Program Managers, partners and relevant stakeholders.
• Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement.

Division of Extension, Human Development & Relationships

Extension embodies the Wisconsin Idea by developing and connecting the research and educational resources of UW‑Madison with residents and communities to address local, statewide, and national issues. We teach, learn, lead and serve, transforming lives and communities.

The Extension Institute of Human Development & Relationships provides the tools Wisconsinites need to thrive as well‑rounded, capable individuals and families. We support families in caring for each other in ways that foster growth and understanding. Our programs promote aging-friendly environments, coach effective parents, empower families to become more financially aware, and help families to thrive.

The minimum annual (12 months) starting salary for the position is $59,603 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax‑advantaged savings…