Program Coordinator for Student Success

University of Wisconsin Madison • Madison, WI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as an engaging facilitator and programmer dedicated to promoting disability justice, access, and inclusion for our campus community. As a Program Coordinator for Student Success, within the Centers for Student Success and Belonging, you will support the daily operations of the Disability Cultural Center (DCC) and the success of all Centers for Student Success and Belonging. In this role, you will develop and execute programming, advise student organizations and leadership affiliates, and facilitate intercultural education training within the Centers for Student Success and Belonging. This position serves as a key resource and collaborator for campus-wide efforts toward access and inclusion. You will also supervise and lead a team of student interns supporting the Disability Cultural Center while contributing to the overall mission of our Centers.

Requirements

• Knowledge of disability justice principles and strategies for creating welcoming and accessible environments.
• Demonstrated ability to connect with, support, and create engagement opportunities for students from a wide variety of perspectives, beliefs, experiences, and identities.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and solve problems creatively, while collaborating effectively with varied stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree required

Nice To Haves

• Strong leadership skills with a track record of guiding, mentoring, or supervising others (e.g., student staff, interns, or volunteers) to develop their own skills.
• Experience planning, implementing, and assessing student-centered programming or initiatives within a community or campus setting.
• Familiarity with college life, student development ideas, and how Student Affairs or Student Success divisions operate.
• Knowledge of or experience with formal assessment tools and data collection to measure the impact and effectiveness of campus belonging initiatives.
• Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., disability studies, higher education administration, social work, etc.) preferred

Responsibilities

• Serves as a subject matter expert regarding student affairs to internal and external stakeholders
• Organizes student-focused programming and resources to promote new and ongoing educational initiatives
• Generates and analyzes reports of curricular and unit outcomes
• Writes, edits, and publishes content for various communication projects and marketing platforms to align with strategic initiatives and established communication campaigns
• Creates and maintains schedules, logistics, and resources for one or multiple student affairs programs, activities, and/or services
• Develops training, resources, and services to increase awareness, capacity, and skills related to intercultural education and community building
• Support, supervise, and actively mentor student interns, fostering their personal and professional development, while cultivating a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment
• Develops designated programs associated with the Disability Cultural Center (DCC), that contribute to the recruitment and retention of disabled students and the enrichment of the institutional community

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