Outreach Program Coordinator

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee•Milwaukee, WI

18h•$55,000 - $60,000

About The Position

The Office of Dual Enrollment is searching for an Outreach Program Coordinator who will develop and host on-campus events for current dual enrollment students. This position will design innovative discipline-related events with academic departments and high school teachers. This position will also represent the office at area high schools to introduce students to dual enrollment at UWM. This is a full-time, 12-month, fixed term, renewable academic staff position. There will be the ability to work remotely at times (as determined by supervisor).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
At least two (2) years of full-time professional experience in Higher Education, High School setting, or Community-Based Organization focused on High School students

Nice To Haves

Experience working with high school students with a focus on pathways to higher education
Prior experience working with UWM academic departments and campus units
Experience managing event logistics such as scheduling, registration, catering, space reservations, and day-of coordination
Excellent communication skills, as evidenced by application materials and interviews

Responsibilities

Event Planning Work with high school teachers, school counselors, and UWM faculty mentors and other UWM campus partners to design and coordinate appropriate on-campus and off-campus activities for prospective and current dual enrolled high school students.
Collect, enter, manage, and analyze data on program effectiveness.
Create event communications such as invitations, agendas, and follow-up materials.
Assist in developing marketing materials for dual enrollment events.
Student and Community Engagement Represent UWM at on-campus and off-campus events including application days, registration events, orientations, parent information nights, and other activities assigned.
Visit high schools to recruit, support, and communicate with prospective and current dual enrollment students, their high school teachers, and school counselors.
Communicate with current dual enrollment students throughout the semester to advise on course selection and ensure student success.
Respond to inquiries from prospective dual enrollment of students and parents.
Assist with application processing in Slate and Peoplesoft as needed.
Other duties as assigned.