Human Development & Relationships Educator

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Researches develops and facilitates outreach program content and materials

• Delivers outreach program content and materials to community members

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

• May assist with the monitoring of outreach program budget spending

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

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

Communicate plans activities and achievements to Area Extension Director Program Managers partners and relevant stakeholders

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

Department:

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 Human Development & Relationships provides the tools Wisconsinites need to thrive as well-rounded capable individuals and families. We support families in caring for each other in ways that foster growth and understanding. Our programs promote aging-friendly environments coach effective parents empower families to become more financially aware and help families to thrive.

Compensation:

The minimum annual (12 months) starting salary for the position is $59603 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

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:

• At least two years of experience relevant to the educational programming and service delivery of the position;

• Demonstrated experience developing effective partnerships or coalitions with community partners and local governments;

• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional work environments;

• Experience managing multiple tasks timelines and schedules while maintaining high quality work;

• Ability to communicate effectively using a variety of methods and technology;

• Experience effectively working with people from different cultural backgrounds including those associated with race ethnicity national origin religion socioeconomic status age gender disability sexual orientation and other aspects of human diversity

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least five years of work or lived experience relevant to the programmatic responsibilities of the position.

• Demonstrated success in developing delivering and evaluating educational programs for diverse audiences utilizing a variety of educational techniques methods and modes.

• Demonstrated skill in interpreting utilizing and applying evidence-based information and research findings to the benefit of children parents and their families.

Education:

Bachelors degree in a field relevant to the programmatic responsibilities of the position.

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

Letter of Qualifications (cover letter)

Please note when applying there will be only one attachment field. You must upload all your documents in the attachment field. 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

Application Deadline is Sunday March 1 2026 at 11:59pm (CST).

Contact Information:

Jason Hausler

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength creativity and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity culture background experience status abilities and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching research outreach and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students faculty and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal OpportunityEmployer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to including but not limited to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin age pregnancy disability or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgroundsand encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.

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