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Position Title:

Outreach Specialist

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Outreach Specialist

Job Duties:

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement

• May assist with the monitoring of outreach program budget spending

• Schedules and secures resources and communicates logistics in support of an outreach program

• Leads the implementation of programs, policies, and procedures through oversight of day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers

• Delivers outreach program content and materials to community members

• Researches, develops, and facilitates outreach program content and materials

• Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships to support the outreach program

Department:

Office of Research

Compensation:

Range 40,000-60,000-based on experience and department approval

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in any field of study 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of experience working in an outreach position  

Interested candidates must submit the following at time of application:

• Cover Letter addressing each of the required and preferred qualifications
• Resume

 

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee or PRP Administrator is unable to ascertain from a candidate’s application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

 

Contact Information:

Amy Rehfeldt

HR-Coordinator

rehfelda@uwm.edu

+1 (414) 251-6083

Reasonable Accommodations
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Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

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Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.