OUTREACH PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Salary:

Minimum $42,600 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Job Summary:

The La Follette School is highly ranked among graduate degree public policy programs and enjoys a worldwide reputation for research and teaching. Its outreach activities - conferences, symposia, classes, seminars, and programs - bring together policy professionals, academics, students, and government leaders - all under the auspices of the Wisconsin Idea.

This position will be responsible for the leading various outreach programs and activities for the La Follette School, including working with policymakers. The position is expected to spend 50% time on general La Follette outreach activities and 50% time working on La Follette's legislative outreach programming.

Responsibilities:

Organizes the development and delivery of outreach programs, including the responsibility for staffing. Assists with policy development and organizes resources to promote stable and productive relationships between the university and local community. Strives to expand and ensure access to programs, facilities, and educational services to diverse audiences.

• 30% Directs the implementation of program policies and procedures
• 20% Identifies, promotes, and maintains internal and external partnerships to promote the outreach program
• 10% Schedules and secures logistics and resources in support of an outreach program
• 5% Schedules day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers
• 15% Identifies opportunities for program improvement or new outreach program development
• 10% Supports and assists with legislative outreach
• 5% coordinates and participates in student and alumni outreach efforts
• 5% Leads project management activities related to outreach team initiatives and events

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Required
Bachelor's Degree

Qualifications:

At least three years of professional experience developing communications and building relationships with a wide variety of partners.

Required Skills:
- Exceptional verbal and advanced written communication skills
- Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with diverse audiences
- Ability to work independently, handle multiple priorities, demonstrate effective time-management and organizational skills, and proactively problem-solve
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
- Computer literacy with knowledge of a wide range of software, specifically Microsoft Office Applications

Preferred Skills:
- Experience working with or for policymakers
- Experience planning events
- Ability to distill and summarize academic research for non-academic audiences
- Experience working with faculty

COVID-19 Considerations:

UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5086 . Please visit https://covidresponse.wisc.edu for the most up-to-date information.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable


How to Apply:

Please click on the "" button to start the application process.

For questions on the position, contact: Steve Kulig, skulig@lafollette.wisc.edu .

To apply for this position you will need to upload a cover letter, resume and contact information for
at least three professional references, including your current supervisor. References will not be
contacted without advance notice.

Your cover letter should address your qualifications as they pertain to the qualifications listed above.

Contact:

Steven Kulig
skulig@lafollette.wisc.edu
608-262-8631
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Official Title:

Outreach Program Coordinator(OE005)

Department(s):

A484400-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/LAFOLLET PUBL AF/LAF PA

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

261965-AS



The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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Applications Open: Jun 29 2022 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Jul 13 2022 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time