Educational Experiences Coordinator

University of Wisconsin Madison • Madison, WI

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

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, 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. This position may be required to work occasional nights and weekends to meet the program needs and priorities of the communities served. It is expected that employees will make individual arrangements for transportation adequate to meet position responsibilities and essential job functions. 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. 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience effectively supervising and directing the work of volunteers or student employees.
• Experience evaluating program delivery, outcomes, impact, and effectiveness.
• Fiscal program budget responsibility or experience.
• Bachelor's degree in education; social work; human development; family studies; or related field.

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

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance
• Tax-advantaged savings accounts
• Participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level