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Position Title:

Outreach Program Coordinator

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Outreach Program Coordinator

Job Duties:

The Office of Dual Enrollment in the Student Success Center is searching for an Outreach Program Coordinator who will develop and host on-campus events for current dual enrollment students. This position will design innovative discipline-related events with academic departments and high school teachers. This position will also represent the office at area high schools to introduce students to dual enrollment at UWM.

This is a full-time, 12-month, fixed term, renewable academic staff position. There will be the ability to work remotely at times (as determined by supervisor). 

Key Job Responsibilities:

50% - Event Planning

• Work with high school teachers, school counselors, and UWM faculty mentors and other UWM campus partners to design and coordinate appropriate on-campus and off-campus activities for prospective and current dual enrolled high school students.

• Collect, enter, manage, and analyze data on program effectiveness.

• Create event communications such as invitations, agendas, and follow-up materials.

• Assist in developing marketing materials for dual enrollment events.

 

 

40% - Student and Community Engagement

• Represent UWM at on-campus and off-campus events including application days, registration events, orientations, parent information nights, and other activities assigned.

• Visit high schools to recruit, support, and communicate with prospective and current dual enrollment students, their high school teachers, and school counselors.

• Communicate with current dual enrollment students throughout the semester to advise on course selection and ensure student success.

• Respond to inquiries from prospective dual enrollment of students and parents.

• Assist with application processing in Slate and Peoplesoft as needed.

10% - Other duties as assigned.

Department: Office of Dual Enrollment in the Student Success Center

Compensation: $55,000.00-$60,000.00 (Final salary offer will be determined based on qualifications and experience

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree 
• At least two (2) years of full-time professional experience in Higher Education, High School setting, or Community-Based Organization focused on High School students 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with high school students with a focus on pathways to higher education 
• Prior experience working with UWM academic departments and campus units 
• Experience managing event logistics such as scheduling, registration, catering, space reservations, and day-of coordination 
• Excellent communication skills, as evidenced by application materials and interviews 

How to Apply:

Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide:

1. Cover letter

2. Resume/CV that addresses your professional level work experience as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications. 

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates’ application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

Contact Information:

Deshanna Taylor

HR Coordinator

414-251-9310

taylor58@uwm.edu

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.