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HDR Extension Educator


Job Location:

Sheboygan, WI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 17 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 14 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

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Job Category:
Academic Staff

Employment Type:
Regular

Job Profile:
Outreach Specialist

Job Summary:

This position willsupportpeopleacrossthelifespanby deliveringand evaluatingeducationalprograms and resourcesrelatedtoaging family caregiving andend-of-life programming.It will foster community readiness and capacity to supportolder adults and family caregiversby building and strengthening coalitions and leading networks of professionalsto engage inpolicy systems and environment efforts tocreateageand caregiver-friendly environments.This position will alsobe engaged withresearch-based community education programs and resources that strengthen parent knowledge and skills and provide training to family-serving professionals including the early care and education workforce.

Thesuccessful candidate will be tasked withmaintainingcollaborative relationshipsthat have been builtwith localagencies that serve older adults and family caregivers.

As part of our Institute the Educator will engage in research with state specialists on campus and other Educators across Wisconsin. Learn more about our work at: position provides a flexible work schedule great benefits and thoughtful passionate colleagues withinSheboyganCounty and across Wisconsin. If you are looking for a career that makes a positive impact onindividuals families andcommunities please consider joining our team!

County Location

The main office for this position is located in Sheboygan WI and the primary programming focus is Sheboygan County; however some programming may also be conducted over a broader geographical area.

In Person

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person onsite at a designated campus work location.

Evening/Weekend Work

This position may be required to work occasional nights and weekends to meet the program needs and priorities of the communities served.

Travel Expectations

It is expected that employees will make individual arrangements for transportation adequate to meet position responsibilities and essential job functions.Read more about UW-Madison Driver Authorization.

Applicants are required to: Have a valid drivers license and a reliable source of independent transportation for periodic in-state work travel and/or comply with requirements for UW-Madison vehicle use authorization.

Key Job Responsibilities:
  • Researches develops and facilitates outreach program content and materials
  • Delivers outreach program content and materials to community members
  • Schedules and secures resources and communicates logistics in support of an outreach program
  • Identifies promotes and maintains external partnerships to support the 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
  • May assist with the monitoring of outreach program budget spending
  • Communicate plans activities and achievements to Area Extension Director Program Managers partners and relevant stakeholders
  • Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement

Department:

Division of Extension Human Development & Relationships Institute is hiring for a Human Development & Relationships Educator.

About Extension

Extension embodies the Wisconsin Idea by developing and connecting the research and educational resources of UWMadison with residents and communities to address local statewide and national issues. We teach learn lead and serve transforming lives and communities.

About the Institute

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) startingsalaryfor the position is $59603 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance tax-advantaged savings accounts and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. Please review thesummary of benefitsfor more information.

Required 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 anddemonstratedability to build andmaintainprofessional work environments

  • Experience managing multiple tasks timelines and schedules whilemaintaininghigh-quality work

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

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

Preferred Qualifications:
  • At least five years of workor livedexperience relevant to the programmatic responsibilities of the position

  • Demonstrated success in developing delivering and evaluating educational programs for different audiencesutilizinga variety of educational techniques methods andmodes

  • Demonstrated skill in interpretingutilizing and applying evidence-based information and research findings to the benefit of program participants and thecommunity.

Education:
Required Education

A bachelors degree related to the positions area of focus

Preferred Education

Continued Education or certifications related to the positions area of focus which may include agraduate degree.

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 beonly one attachment field. You must uploadall 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.Failure to upload all required materials may result in your application not being considered.

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 June 29 2026 at 11:59pm (CDT).

Contact Information:

Sara Dawson

Jayna Hintz

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. SeeRELAYSERVICEfor further information.

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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