Program Specialist

University of Wisconsin Stout • Green Bay, WI

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

UW-Green Bay’s Division of Continuing Education and Community Engagement is hiring a Program Specialist 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 through meaningful learning experiences, identification of community needs, and expanded access to educational opportunities across the region.

The position coordinates conferences and stakeholder partnerships and supports grant initiatives, workforce training, and community engagement. Continuing Education & Community Engagement serves a 16-county region. The home campus is Green Bay, with flexibility to work from the Sheboygan, Manitowoc, Marinette, or Green Bay campus as needed. The position may be performed on campus or on a hybrid schedule, subject to approval of a telecommuting request. Travel between campuses and to meetings, trainings, and conferences is required; occasional evening and/or weekend work is expected.

This is a full-time Academic Staff appointment in the Continuing Education department. Compensation is $56,252 to $60,000. The position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Finalists will undergo pre-employment education and criminal conviction checks, and a personnel file review if applicable. The University does not offer visa sponsorship for this position; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at hire and maintain authorization throughout employment.

Requirements

• Experience supporting external business relationships through consistent communication.
• Strong written communication and administrative skills with a high level of detail.
• Demonstrated success launching and maintaining collaborations and partnerships.
• High level of computer proficiency and ability to use database, spreadsheet, web conference, presentation, and word processing software applications.
• 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 driver authorization through the University.

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 provide recommendations for improvement.
• May assist with monitoring outreach program budget spending.
• Lead implementation of programs, policies, and procedures through oversight of day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers.
• Identify, promote, and maintain external partnerships to support the outreach program.
• Coordinate business training programs, conferences, custom workforce solutions, and community outreach initiatives.
• Support grant initiatives, workforce training programs, and community engagement efforts.

Benefits

• Health insurance options
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance options
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Wisconsin Retirement System participation
• Supplemental retirement savings programs, including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation
• Paid leave, including legal holidays, personal holiday, sick leave, and paid parental leave
• Vacation leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed