HDR Extension Educator

Job Summary

This position will support people across the lifespan by delivering and evaluating educational programs and resources related to aging, family caregiving, and end‑of‑life programming. It will foster community readiness and capacity to support older adults and family caregivers by building and strengthening coalitions and leading networks of professionals to engage in policy, systems, and environment efforts to create age and caregiver‑friendly environments.

The role also involves research‑based community education programs that strengthen parent knowledge and skills and provide training to family‑serving professionals, including the early care and education workforce. The candidate will maintain collaborative relationships with local agencies that serve older adults and family caregivers, and engage in research with state specialists and educators across Wisconsin.

• Researches, develops, and facilitates outreach program content and materials
• Delivers outreach program content and materials to community members
• Schedules and secures resources and communicates logistics in support of an outreach program
• Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships to support the outreach program
• Leads the implementation of programs, policies, and procedures through oversight of day‑to‑day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers
• May assist with the monitoring of outreach program budget spending
• Communicates plans, activities, and achievements to Area Extension Director, Program Managers, partners, and relevant stakeholders
• Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement

• At least two years of experience relevant to the educational programming and service delivery of the position
• Demonstrated experience developing effective partnerships or coalitions with community partners and local governments
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional work environments
• Experience managing multiple tasks, timelines, and schedules while maintaining high‑quality work
• Ability to communicate effectively using a variety of methods and technology
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with people from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives

• At least five years of work or lived experience relevant to the programmatic responsibilities of the position
• Demonstrated success in developing, delivering, and evaluating educational programs for different audiences utilizing a variety of educational techniques, methods, and modes
• Demonstrated skill in interpreting, utilizing, and applying evidence‑based information and research findings to the benefit of program participants and the community

Required:

A bachelor’s degree related to the position’s area of focus.

Preferred:
Continued education or certifications related to the position’s area of focus which may include a graduate degree.

The minimum annual (12‑month) starting salary for the position is $59,603 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. The 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.

In‑person work at a designated campus work location is required. The position may require occasional nights and weekends and periodic in‑state travel. Employees must have a valid driver’s license and reliable independent transportation or a UW‑Madison vehicle use authorization.

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.