Prison Education Initiative Program Coordinator
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Job Location:
Madison, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Job Category:
Academic StaffEmployment Type:
Terminal (Fixed Term)Job Profile:
Academic Program SpecialistJob Summary:
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a public land-grant institution that exemplifies the Wisconsin Idea that the resources of the university should benefit all the citizens of the state. The Division of Continuing Studies (DCS) provides and supports high-quality continuing education outreach service and scholarship related to personal enrichment and professional development. The Prison Education Initiative (PEI) is housed within DCS and supports UWs statewide in delivering degree and other college programs to students incarcerated in Wisconsin state prisons.
This position will work independently under the supervision of the Prison Education Initiative Operations Director. This position will also work closely with other PEI and Odyssey Beyond Bars (OBB) staff. This position is responsible for many decisions involved in daily programming operations and has delegated authority to speak/act on behalf of program staff.
This position involves project management workflow development and broader academic operations. This includes leading and improving implementation of many systems including transcript intake student admissions and enrollment program transfer coordination security clearances for our team and instructors and planning for major events. This position will also be responsible for key operational workflows such as data entry textbook and supply ordering supply distribution and more. This position will also lead tutoring in person at one site including recruitment and training of new tutors as well as virtual tutoring at other sites.
This position will cooperate with many campus units at UW-Madison UW-Green Bay UW-Eau Claire UW-Stout and other UWs as well as with a wide range of external partners.
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. Specifically it will require work inside Oakhill Correctional two partial days a week. The remainder of the time may be from home or attending meetings at UW campuses as needed.
This position is a two year fixed-term terminal position. Options to convert this position to renewable are dependent on continuation of funding and program support. Final appointment is subject to the approval of DOC to regularly enter the facility and perform work.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Utilizes independent judgement regarding development implementation promotion and evaluation for one or more academic programs initiatives or events: 15%
Identifies program needs contributes to the development of unit workflows schedules logistics and secures resources for meetings events and interviews: 30%
Coordinates program components and evaluates program effectiveness and provides recommendations for improvement: 30%
Provides classroom-related support to faculty and students: 15%
May supervise the day to day activities of one or more academic programs and resolves issues exercising discretion to meet unit goals: 10%
Department:
Continuing Studies Adult Career and Special Student Services
Compensation:
Minimum $50000 ANNUAL Depending on Qualifiications
Required Qualifications:
- Excellent problem solving and independent decision-making skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Adaptable interpersonal skills
- At least one year of full time experience providing administrative support and working directly with students in a higher education in prison program
- At least two years experience using Salesforce in day-to-day work and training others on the use of Salesforce
- Experience doing purchasing and reconciling using Workday
- Event planning experience including coordinating large events following UW purchasing guidelines
- Experience working for or closely with Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with various communities and adult learners
Education:
Bachelors Degree required
How to Apply:
To apply for this position please click on the Apply Now button. You will be asked to upload a resume cover letter and list of three professional/supervisor references as a part of the application process. References will not be contacted without prior notice. Please ensure your resume and cover letter address how you meet the minimum/preferred qualifications for the position.
Contact Information:
Zachary Yafai HR Business Partner
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.
To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodationfor any step in the hiring process (e.g. application interview pre-employment testing etc.) please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR)in the division you are applying make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you.
Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct including sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Organizational skills
- Classroom Experience
- Data Collection
- Microsoft Publisher
- Special Education
- Adult Education
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
- Public Speaking
- Writing Skills
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