Youth Protection and Event Specialist
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Job Location:
River Falls, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Position Title:
Youth Protection and Event SpecialistJob Category:
Academic StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Pre-College Services ManagerJob Duties:
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Youth Protection and Event Specialist will be responsible for developing and maintaining UW River Falls youth protection and compliance structure. This position will serve as the centralized point for ensuring all university affiliated youth and non-credit pre-college initiatives meet institutional state local and federal compliance regulations. Working with internal and external partners this person will ensure policy compliance coordination growth and institutional alignment while protecting and serving minors participating in university sponsored programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serve as the universitys primary contact for youth compliance and non-credit pre-college programming.
Support strategic planning and growth of outreach initiatives targeting K-12 populations.
Ensure compliance with current institutional state local and federal regulations
Develop maintain and update policies and procedures to reflect legal and regulatory changes.
Oversee compliance of background checks training and reporting procedures required for program staff and volunteers.
Provide onboarding training and ongoing support for youth program coordinators and staff.
Maintain a centralized hub of resources templates and best practices for safe and effective program delivery.
Act as the liaison between youth programs and internal offices such as Risk Management Universities of Wisconsin legal Title IX and Campus Police.
Maintain communication across departments to streamline registration marketing facilities use and other logistics.
Develop lead and support select youth programs
Manage and develop systems for tracking participation and compliance
Generate reports to inform leadership and support institutional decision-making
Use data to inform program improvements and develop new programming
Facilitate campus input regarding youth protection policies.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Manages operating policies and procedures to comply with regulations institutional policies and pre-college program unit objectives
- May monitor pre-college program budget
- Develops facilitates and evaluates educational pre-college program content and materials
- Advises institutional or divisional leadership on pre-college program services and student needs
- Oversees design drafting and scheduling of program specific materials and resources for an educational pre-college program
- Promotes and maintains internal and external partnerships
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree
Three or more years professional work experience in a compliance related role
Strong organizational skills
Ability to understand the needs of youth or experience working with youth
Experience developing educational outreach programs and/or project management skills
Possess strong verbal written and interpersonal skills
Proficiency with software applications including Microsoft Office suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).
Preferred Qualifications
Masters Degree
Experience with enforcing compliance policies and enforcing timely correction of non-compliance
Demonstrated knowledge of current trends and best practices in terms of youth protection and safety for youth programming nationwide.
Experience in the development and management of self-supporting programs and/or events
How to Apply:
Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide:
Resume
Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)
Inquiries should be addressed to:
Search Chair
Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration applicants should submit all required materials on or before September 29 2025.
Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 6.95%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits go to
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except that the identity of the final candidates may be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
Title IX Notice
As required by Title IX and federal regulations UW-River Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities including in admission and employment. Questions about the application of Title IX may be referred to UWRFs Title IX Coordinator at; the Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights; or both. For more information please see Background Check and Reference Check Policy Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you your most recent employer and all previous Universities of Wisconsin institutions and State of Wisconsin agency employers from the past seven (7) years to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment per Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies can be viewed at call University Police at for a paper copy. UW-River Falls provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or an accommodation in applying because of a disability contact or . The University is committed to academic freedom and freedom of expression and provides all members of the University community the broadest possible latitude to explore ideas and to speak write listen challenge and learn pursuant to Regent Policy Document 4-21 Commitment to Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression. EEO StatementAnnual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
Reasonable Accommodations
Academic Freedom & Freedom of Expression
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or other bases as defined by federal regulations 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- CCTV
- Loss Prevention
- Communication skills
- Military Experience
- Law Enforcement
- Tribal Law
- Analysis Skills
- Case Management
- Security
- Cordova
- Social Work
- Writing Skills
