Outreach Program Coordinator

Universities of Wisconsin • Milwaukee, WI

2d • $55,000 - $60,000 • Hybrid

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.

Benefits

• UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes toward the cost of several benefit plans.
• Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays.

What This Job Offers

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