Educational Experiences Coordinator

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Academic Staff

Regular

Outreach Program Coordinator

Organizes the development and delivery of outreach programs, including the responsibility for staffing. Assists with policy development and organizes resources to promote stable and productive relationships between the university and local community. Strives to expand and ensure access to programs, facilities, and educational services to diverse audiences.

This position's primary location is at the Division of Extension headquarters at 3500 University Ave., Madison, Wisconsin.

This position may require some work to be performed in-person at a designated campus work location, and some work may be performed remotely at an offsite, non‑campus location. Remote work requires an approved Flexible Work Arrangement. An FWA requires successful candidates to possess their own high‑speed internet and phone to work on a university‑provided computer. Per University policy, transportation between home and the assigned work location is not reimbursable.

This position allows up to two days per week remote work per Extension's Remote Work Policy.

Occasional nights and weekends may be required to meet program needs and priorities of the served communities.

Employees will arrange adequate transportation for position responsibilities and essential job functions. Applicants are required to have a valid driver's license and independent transportation for periodic in‑state travel, and/or comply with UW‑Madison vehicle use authorization.

• Schedules day‑to‑day activities for program staff, student and community volunteers
• Supervises and project‑manages the work of Student Assistants supporting the educational program portfolio
• Schedules and secures logistics and resources in support of an outreach program
• Identifies, promotes, and maintains internal and external partnerships to promote the outreach program
• Provides general office support for educational experiences supporting the Institute Associate Director and State Program Specialists priorities
• Identifies opportunities for program improvement or new outreach program development
• Directs the implementation of program policies and procedures

Division of Extension, Positive Youth Development Institute is hiring for an Educational Experiences Coordinator.

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 Positive Youth Development prepares the youth of today to become the effective, empathic adults of tomorrow. Our research‑based youth enrichment programs like teens in governance build youth and adult capacity that help both sides grow. 4‑H clubs, camps and after‑school programs give young people the hands‑on experiences they need to develop an understanding of themselves and the world.

This position is part of the Positive Youth Development Institute’s state administrative support team providing support to the Institute’s statewide educational program portfolio and State Specialists. This role requires a customer‑service‑oriented individual with excellent communication and organizational skills as well as attention to accuracy and detail to work within the collaborative unit.

The minimum annual 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 and life insurance, tax‑advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System pension fund. Please review the summary of benefits for more information.

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