Human Development & Relationships Educator

University of Wisconsin Madison • Juneau, WI

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension seeks an innovative and community-focused Educator to serve Dodge County on behalf of the Human Development and Relationships Institute. This position is part of Extension’s Human Development and Relationships Institute, which promotes the development of resilient individuals, families, and communities across Wisconsin and at every stage of life through meaningful partnerships and research-based education. This position has a primary focus on family engagement and relationships. It will deliver and evaluate educational programs and resources for parents and caregivers related to healthy child development, positive parenting, and resilient families. The position will also strengthen the skillsets of family-serving professionals, including the early care and education workforce, by providing training that count towards their continuing education. It will foster community readiness and capacity to support children, parents, and families by building and strengthening coalitions and leading networks of professionals within their counties and across Wisconsin. The successful candidate will be tasked with maintaining a collaborative relationship with Dodge County Human Resources and Administrators office to provide employee lunch and learn series. As part of our Institute, the Educator will engage in research with state specialists on campus and other Educators across Wisconsin. This position provides a flexible work schedule, great benefits, and thoughtful, passionate colleagues within Dodge County and across Wisconsin. If you are looking for a career to make a real difference for children, parents, and families, please consider joining our team! The main office for this position is located in Juneau, WI and the primary programming focus is Dodge County; however, some programming may also be conducted over a broader geographical area. It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. 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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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 children, parents and their families

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule
• Great 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
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees