Educational Experiences Coordinator

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Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Outreach Program Coordinator

Job Summary:

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.

Location

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

Partial Remote

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location. Remote work requires an approved Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA). A FWA requires successful candidates to possess their own high-speed internet and phone to perform the work on a university provided computer. Per University policy, transportation between home and assigned work location is not payable/reimbursable and will be at the expense of the employee.

This position has the possibility of working up to two (2) days/week remote per Extension's Remote Work Policy.

Evening/Weekend Work

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

Travel Expectations

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.

Applicants are required to:
Have a valid drivers 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.

Key

Job Responsibilities:

* Schedules day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers

* Supervises and project manages the work of Student Assistants that support 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

Department:

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

About Extension

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.

About the Institute

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.

Additional Department Details

This position is part of the Positive Youth Development (PYD) Institute's state administrative support team providing support to the Institute's state-wide educational program portfolio and State Specialists in support of the Institute's goals, under general supervision. 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.

Compensation:

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 accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. Please review the summary of benefits for more information.

Required Qualifications:

* Two (2) years of relevant professional or volunteer service in education or youth development experiences.

* Demonstrated ability to plan and direct program implementation for youth audiences or relevant experience.

* Experience developing and implementing policy, practices, and systems related to youth or adult programming.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience effectively supervising and directing the work of volunteers or student…