Program Coordinator Student Success

Job Summary

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

This position serves as a key resource and collaborator for campus-wide efforts toward access and inclusion. You will also supervise and lead a team of student interns supporting the DCC while contributing to the overall mission of our Centers.

• 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.

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

• Strong leadership skills with a track record of guiding, mentoring, or supervising others (e.g., student staff, interns, or volunteers).
• 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.

The expected minimum starting salary for this position is $50,000.00 annually. Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health, dental, vision, and life insurance, tax‑advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.

The University of Wisconsin‑Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited 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.