Program Coordinator Student Success

Job Category

Academic Staff

Regular

Student Affairs Program Specialist

Join our team as an engaging facilitator and programmer dedicated to promoting disability justice, access, and inclusion for our campus community. As Program Coordinator for Student Success within the Centers for Student Success and Belonging, you will support daily operations of the Disability Cultural Center (DCC) and the success of all Centers for Student Success and Belonging. In this role, you will develop and execute programming, advise student organizations and leadership affiliates, and facilitate intercultural education training.

The position serves as a key resource and collaborator for campus‑wide efforts toward access and inclusion and also involves supervising a team of student interns supporting the DCC.

• Serve as a subject matter expert regarding student affairs to internal and external stakeholders.
• Organize student‑focused programming and resources to promote new and ongoing educational initiatives.
• Generate and analyze reports of curricular and unit outcomes.
• Write, edit, and publish content for various communication projects and marketing platforms to align with strategic initiatives and established communication campaigns.
• Create and maintain schedules, logistics, and resources for one or multiple student affairs programs, activities, and/or services.
• Develop training, resources, and services to increase awareness, capacity, and skills related to intercultural education and community building.
• Support, supervise, and actively mentor student interns, fostering their personal and professional development while cultivating a collaborative and growth‑oriented team environment.
• Develop designated programs associated with the Disability Cultural Center (DCC) that contribute to the recruitment and retention of disabled students and the enrichment of the institutional community.

The Office of Inclusion Education, located within the Centers for Student Success and Belonging, advances the education and dialogue priorities of the Student Affairs Student Success and Belonging portfolio. It includes the Disability Cultural Center, which houses the portfolio’s intercultural education work focused on disability justice, advancing access and inclusion, and developing programs and resources to foster awareness of disability culture and perspectives at UW‑Madison.

The role is an intentional collaboration with the McBurney Disability Resource Center.

The expected minimum starting salary for this position is $50,000 annually. Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax‑advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.

• Knowledge of disability justice principles and strategies for creating welcoming and accessible environments.
• Demonstrated ability to connect with, support, and create engagement opportunities for students from a wide variety of perspectives, beliefs, experiences, and identities.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and solve problems creatively, while collaborating effectively with varied stakeholders.

• Strong leadership skills with a track record of guiding, mentoring, or supervising others (e.g., student staff, interns, or volunteers) to develop their own skills.
• Experience planning, implementing, and assessing student‑centered programming or initiatives within a community or campus setting.
• Familiarity with college life, student development ideas, and how Student Affairs or Student Success divisions operate.
• Knowledge of or experience with formal assessment tools and data collection to measure the impact and effectiveness of campus belonging initiatives.

Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., disability studies, higher education administration, social work, etc.) preferred.

The University of Wisconsin‑Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. The university promotes excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.

Angel Cartagena, hrc.edu,