Program Specialist

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* Position Title:

** Program Specialist##
** Job Category:
** Academic Staff##
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* Employment Type:

** Terminal (Fixed Term)##
** Job Profile:
** Outreach Specialist##
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* Job Duties:

** This position is within the Division of Continuing Education and Workforce Training and reports to the Business and Government Outreach Associate Director. Will focus on organizing the development and delivery of business and government training, custom training, and program development, including staffing such activities with potential instructors. Will work with associations to manage their needs, acting as the executive director and supporting conference and educational needs.

Will support the government outreach programs and may provide some support to our business outreach efforts. Assists with department policy development and organizing resources to promote stable and productive relationships between the university and local community. Strives to expand access to programs, facilities, and educational services to diverse audiences.

Significant importance on strong customer service and responsiveness. Will collaborate with the with the other outreach specialist to support outreach efforts and follow-up communication. Will coordinate to track and monitor outreach efforts conducted from phone calls, emails, and meetings for the team.

The individual will maintain a calendar of outreach and engagement events and support visibility in the community for UWGB. May attend community events and become involved in boards, associations, economic development organizations, or chamber groups based on the need to support the development needs of the department, including attending statewide conferences.##
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Job Responsibilities:

*** Leads the implementation of programs, policies, and procedures through oversight of day-today activities for program staff and student and community volunteers
* Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement
* Researches, develops, and facilitates outreach program content and materials
* Schedules and secures resources and communicates logistics in support of an outreach program
* May assist with the monitoring of outreach program budget spending
* Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships to support the outreach program
* Delivers outreach program content and materials to community members
** Department:
** Continuing Education
** Compensation:
** Competitive compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
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* Required Qualifications:

*** Experience in supporting external business and or government relationships through consistent communication
* Experience working within a sales environment
* Demonstrated success in launching and maintaining collaborations and partnerships
* High level of computer proficiency and ability to use database, spreadsheet, web conference, presentation, and word processing software applications.
* Ability to work effectively as a team and independently in a high-volume work setting
* A valid Wisconsin driver’s license and a working vehicle to travel and ability to obtain driver authorization through the University
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Bachelor’s degree
* Three years of professional experience.
* Experience in organizational development and/or project management
** Conditions of Appointment:
** The home campus of this position is Green Bay. This role covers thestate of Wisconsin and Illinois and will include statewide travel. This position may have the option to work on-campus or a hybrid schedule, subject to approved telecommuting request.

This position is a full-time, two-year temporary Academic Staff appointment. This two-year position may be extended dependent on funding and satisfactory performance. A pre-employment education check which includes, but is not limited to, the verification of academic…