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Position Title:
Program Specialist
Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Outreach Specialist
Job Duties:
Join UW-Green Bay's Division of Continuing Education and Workforce Training as a Program Specialist and help shape innovative educational opportunities that strengthen our workforce, enrich communities, and support lifelong learning across Northeast Wisconsin. In this dynamic role, you will research emerging industry and community needs, develop impactful continuing education and professional development programs, and build partnerships with healthcare organizations, employers, professional associations, and community leaders. Your work will directly advance UW-Green Bay's mission of expanding access to education and its strategic priorities of Community Connections, Student Success, Inclusivity, and Regional Impact by creating learning experiences that help individuals, organizations, and communities grow and thrive.
The ideal candidate is an entrepreneurial relationship-builder who is passionate about program development, community engagement, and creating exceptional customer experiences. From identifying new educational opportunities and recruiting instructors to overseeing conferences, outreach programs, and professional development initiatives, you will manage the full lifecycle of programming while driving enrollment growth and continuous improvement. Guided by UW-Green Bay's values to Advance Fearlessly, Empower Success, Provision Access, Build Community, and Express Gratitude , you will contribute to innovative solutions that respond to workforce needs, foster meaningful partnerships, and create opportunities for learners throughout the region. Join a university committed to transforming lives through education and community engagement because Together, We Rise .
Key Job Responsibilities:
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
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
Department:
Continuing Education
Compensation:
Compensation of $56,521.50
This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Required Qualifications:
Strong written communication and administrative skills with a high level of detail.
Excellent customer service and relationship building skills.
High level of computer proficiency and ability to use database, spreadsheet, web conference,
presentation, and word processing software applications.
Ability to work effectively as a team and independently in a high-volume work setting.
Must be self-motivated and able to work independently to complete projects.
Experience in programming, planning and event management
1 years of professional experience
A valid Wisconsin driver’s license and a working vehicle to travel and ability to obtain driver authorization through the University.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
Experience in working with adult learners.
Experience in higher education or training and development.
Conditions of Appointment:
Occasional night and/or weekend work. Travel is required for meetings, trainings, conferences and between campuses.
This position may have the option to work on-campus or a hybrid schedule, subject to approved telecommuting request.
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