Program Specialist

Universities of Wisconsin•Green Bay, WI

13d•$56,252 - $60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Specialist works in the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay’s Division of Continuing Education and Community Engagement to expand educational opportunities, workforce development, and professional learning across Northeast Wisconsin. The role develops and coordinates business training programs, conferences, custom workforce solutions, and community outreach initiatives, building partnerships among the University, employers, associations, and community organizations. It supports the University’s mission and strategic priorities related to Community Connections, Student Success, Inclusivity, and Regional Impact. The position coordinates conferences and stakeholder partnerships, supports grant initiatives and workforce training, and contributes to community engagement efforts. It helps identify emerging community needs and create accessible, high-quality learning experiences for diverse audiences. The home campus is Green Bay, and the team serves a 16-county region. Work may be on campus or hybrid with an approved telecommuting request; there may be flexibility to work from the Sheboygan, Manitowoc, Marinette, or Green Bay campus as needed. Travel is required for meetings, trainings, conferences, and between campuses. Occasional night and weekend work is required. This is a full-time Academic Staff appointment. The position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act overtime provisions.

Requirements

Experience supporting external business relationships through consistent communication.
Strong written communication and administrative skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
Demonstrated success launching and maintaining collaborations and partnerships.
High computer proficiency, including the ability to use database, spreadsheet, web-conference, presentation, and word-processing software.
Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently in a high-volume work setting.
Valid Wisconsin driver’s license and a working vehicle for travel; ability to obtain University driver authorization.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Three years of professional experience.
Experience in organizational development and/or project management.

Responsibilities

Schedule and secure resources and communicate logistics in support of an outreach program.
Deliver outreach program content and materials to community members.
Research, develop, and facilitate outreach program content and materials.
Develop and evaluate curriculum and programs and recommend improvements.
May assist with monitoring outreach program budget spending.
Lead implementation of programs, policies, and procedures by overseeing day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers.
Identify, promote, and maintain external partnerships to support the outreach program.
Develop and coordinate business training programs, conferences, custom workforce solutions, and community outreach initiatives.
Support grant initiatives, workforce training programs, and community engagement efforts.
Coordinate conferences and manage stakeholder partnerships.

Benefits

Health insurance options
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance options
AD&D and Accident insurance
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Wisconsin Retirement System participation, with employer contributions beginning immediately and vesting after five years of service
Supplemental retirement savings programs, including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation
Nine legal holidays
Personal holiday leave
Sick leave
Paid parental leave
Annual vacation leave, based on years of service and employment type