Outreach Specialist
About The Position
The Outreach Specialist provides critical support to the Center for Innovative Transition, Education, and Employment (CITEE) research and grant initiatives through project coordination, data management, and cross-project operational support. The position works primarily on the Wisconsin Hub for Peer Professionals (WiHPP), supporting workflow processes, training implementation, outreach activities, partnerships across local, regional, and statewide communities, and data integrity. The role also supports other CITEE programs and outreach activities as needed, fostering effective communication, project management, streamlined data processes, and access to CITEE programs and services for diverse audiences. The position is classified as remote, with periodic travel to UW-Milwaukee campus locations or other designated areas in Wisconsin for meetings or other tasks. Travel is expected to be less than 25% of the time. The position reports to the Outreach Program Manager and may be extended or made renewable depending on funding.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in an area related to the duties.
- At least two years of experience collaborating across stakeholder communities, including facilitation, needs assessment, and outreach logistics.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in outreach and liaison work with Tribal communities and other unique populations, promoting meaningful collaboration.
- Valid driver's license and/or ability to travel and meet driver authorization requirements for the State of Wisconsin and/or travel independently.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in human services, public health, or social work.
Responsibilities
- Direct implementation of program policies and procedures to support operational consistency and compliance.
- Identify, promote, and maintain internal and external partnerships to promote the outreach program.
- Coordinate program logistics, schedule activities, and manage resources for program delivery.
- Organize day-to-day activities for program staff, students, training contractors, and community volunteers.
- Identify opportunities to improve existing programs and contribute to new outreach initiatives.
- Coordinate with graduate Research Assistants to support program alignment, goals, and objectives.
- Gather feedback from the peer community and suggest improvements to training and programs.
- Review, manage, and approve data inputs across projects.
- Design, manage, and refine database inputs and data systems for multiple research and grant initiatives.
- Manage training participant certificate data workflows, including verification, database entry, routing, and secure archiving.
- Ensure survey-platform data is valid, complete, and properly formatted.
- Maintain and update the project's public-facing website for accessibility, accuracy, and alignment with CITEE's mission.
- Provide outreach and support across CITEE programs and activities as required.
- Manage multiple priorities and deadlines, completing tasks efficiently and with attention to detail.
- Complete required paperwork and reports in a timely manner.
- Comply with University, partner agency, state, and federal regulations, confidentiality requirements, and compliance regulations.
- Participate in required team meetings, including virtual and on-campus meetings, and support other CITEE projects in designated areas as assigned.
- Provide support to CITEE leadership and the institution as designated.
