Career & College Readiness State Program Manager

The4-HPositive Youth DevelopmentInstitutesCareerandCollege Readiness State Program Managerisastate-level programmatic leadership positionwithinthe Division of Extension Positive Youth Development (PYD) Institute.

TheCareerandCollege Readiness State Program Manager positionis one of threeState Program Managersproviding comprehensive leadership for the newly developedsignaturepriority areain career and college readiness focusing onprograms thatassistyouth in transitioning from adolescence to adulthood with the necessary abilities skills and mindsets to navigate lifes opportunities and challenges.TheCareer and College Readiness State Program Manager will provide statewide leadership inresearch-basedprogram design anddirect-deliveryofpost-secondaryyouth programsutilizing evidence-based best practices in the fieldsupportcolleagues and offer professional developmentdevelop tools forevaluationand communicating impact andbuild relationshipsand collaborationswithUWcampus partnerstechnical schools universities and colleges industryand other youth-serving organizations.

A successful Career and College Readiness State Program Manager will have asolid background in positive youth development principlesconsiderableexperiencein interpretingandapplyingcareer and college readiness researchintothe implementation ofyouthprogramming strong skills in relationship building and fostering positive organizational and team environments and a desire to grow into a statewide leadership role requiringcreativevisioning delegation effective and positive communication project management decision making and inspirational leadership.

This role entails leadership in developing and executing a statewide plan of work forthecareer and college readinesssignature priority areaaligned with the PYD Institutes strategic goals. The position requires extensive collaboration with state specialists faculty integrated specialists and campus departments toleverageexpertiseand resources effectively. This position will serve as a lead connection to the national 4-H Beyond Ready strategic priority and collaborate and contribute regionally and nationally to those emerging efforts.This position willalsoserve as the programmatic lead for the vision evolution outreach and outcomes ofPYDs premier youth event Summer Academy.In this roleefforts forreachingnot-yet-served youth audiences will be prioritized including working with Juntos and other whole-family engagement programs.

This full-time dynamic position reports directly to thePYD Institute Associate Director.

Division of Extension headquarters are located within Madison WI but the position location is flexible and will be determined based on programmatic needs successful candidates preferences and availability of suitable space.

Regular travel to Madison toparticipatein state team meetings and collaborate with others on campus is expected.

This position may require some work to be performed in-person onsite at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely at an offsite non-campus work location. Remote work requires an approved remote work agreement (RWA). A RWA requires successful candidates to possess their own high-speed internet and phone to perform the work on a university provided computer. Per University policy transportation between home and assigned work location is not payable/reimbursable and will be at the expense of the employee.

This position has the possibility of working up to 2 days (40% time) remote perExtensions Remote Work Policy.

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UW-Madisons Division of Extension serves the people and communities of Wisconsin by addressing local statewide and national issues improving lives through research-based education fostering partnerships and action and facilitating positive impacts.

The Extension Institute of Positive Youth Development prepares the youth of today to become the effective empathic adults of tomorrow. Our research-based youth enrichment programs like teens in governance build youth and adult capacity and partnerships that help both sides grow. 4-H clubs camps and afterschool programs give young people the hands-on experiences they need to develop an understanding of themselves and the world.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation holidays and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at ( Qualifications:

• 5or moreyears of relevant professional service or volunteer/education experiencein the field of Positive Youth DevelopmentPost-secondary pathwaysExtension Education orotherrelated field

• Experience in the research-base of and developing/managing careerandcollege readiness programs

• Proven ability to attract and manage extramural funding

• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with people from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with budget management

• Working knowledge of Extension and land-grant universities

• Demonstrated ability to create and lead collaborative professional teams

• Experience in coaching supporting or mentoring colleagues to promote continued professional growth and competency

Education:

How to Apply:

We are eager to learn more about how your experience and passion may align with this position. To begin the application process click the apply now button. You will be prompted to upload the following documents:

• Resume or CV

• Letter of Qualifications (cover letter)

Please submit a cover letter referring to your work experience and a resume detailing your educational and professional background as it relates to this position. Your cover letter should communicate your interest in the position and how your skillset aligns with the role. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine who may advance to preliminary interviews.

For additional guidance and resources on how to tailor your application materials to the job posting please click note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States a lawful permanent resident a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

The application deadline is 11:59pm on October 19 2025.

Contact Information:

Annie Lisowski

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