Prison Education Initiative Program Coordinator

University of Wisconsin Madison • Madison, WI

26d • $50,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a public, land-grant institution that exemplifies the "Wisconsin Idea" that the resources of the university should benefit all the citizens of the state. The Division of Continuing Studies (DCS) provides and supports high-quality continuing education, outreach, service and scholarship related to personal enrichment and professional development. The Prison Education Initiative (PEI) is housed within DCS and supports UWs statewide in delivering degree and other college programs to students incarcerated in Wisconsin state prisons. This position will work independently under the supervision of the Prison Education Initiative Operations Director. This position will also work closely with other PEI and Odyssey Beyond Bars (OBB) staff. This position is responsible for many decisions involved in daily programming operations, and has delegated authority to speak/act on behalf of program staff. This position involves project management, workflow development, and broader academic operations. This includes leading and improving implementation of many systems, including transcript intake, student admissions and enrollment, program transfer coordination, security clearances for our team and instructors, and planning for major events. This position will also be responsible for key operational workflows such as data entry, textbook and supply ordering, supply distribution, and more. This position will also lead tutoring in person at one site, including recruitment and training of new tutors, as well as virtual tutoring at other sites. This position will cooperate with many campus units at UW-Madison, UW-Green Bay, UW-Eau Claire, UW-Stout, and other UWs, as well as with a wide range of external partners. T his 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. Specifically, it will require work inside Oakhill Correctional two partial days a week. The remainder of the time may be from home, or attending meetings at UW campuses as needed. This position is a two year, fixed-term terminal position. Options to convert this position to renewable are dependent on continuation of funding and program support. Final appointment is subject to the approval of DOC to regularly enter the facility and perform work.

Requirements

• Excellent problem solving and independent decision-making skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Adaptable interpersonal skills
• At least one year of full time experience providing administrative support and working directly with students in a higher education in prison program
• At least two years experience using Salesforce in day-to-day work and training others on the use of Salesforce
• Experience doing purchasing and reconciling using Workday
• Event planning experience, including coordinating large events following UW purchasing guidelines
• Experience working for or closely with Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC)
• Bachelor’s Degree required

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with various communities and adult learners

Responsibilities

• Utilizes independent judgement regarding development, implementation, promotion, and evaluation for one or more academic programs, initiatives, or events
• Identifies program, needs, contributes to the development of unit workflows, schedules logistics and secures resources for meetings, events, and interviews
• Coordinates program components and evaluates program effectiveness and provides recommendations for improvement
• Provides classroom-related support to faculty and students
• May supervise the day to day activities of one or more academic programs and resolves issues exercising discretion to meet unit goals

What This Job Offers

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