Adult Student Program Manager
Deadline for Applications is 09/26/2020

Responsibilities

1. Adult Student Support Program Management
2. Supervise and manage Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) protocols for internally granted PLA credit, reviewing and recommending changes to protocol and policy as needed.
3. Serve as central contact for students inquiring about PLA, Certificates, and other Career and Professional Development opportunities.
4. Provide instructional services and maintain development of the online Portfolio development course for PLA.
5. Monitor PLA program success, identify opportunities for improvements and efficiencies, and recommend adjustments where warranted.
6. Analyze data about adult learners, PLA, and other topics, working with the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, the Colleges, and other interested parties, and prepare reports, as needed, including providing directional and policy recommendations for adult initiatives.
7. Review current Certificate, degree-completion, and adult-oriented programs and research program best-practices for the viability of these programs for non-degree and degree seeking students.
8. Oversee and assist with the development of noncredit/credit programs for adult students.
9. Monitor adult student admissions, enrollment, retention, engagement, progression, and other program and student success criteria in order to make data-driven decisions about development goals.
10. Assist with development of the strategic plan for Center of Adult and Returning Students, in coordination with Center and departmental colleagues, Leadership, Faculty, and Staff.

Stakeholder Engagement

1. Work collaboratively with, but limited to Leadership, College Deans, Department Chairs, Program Directors, Faculty, Veteran’s Services and Registrar’s Office for intra-institutional coordination and cooperation to benefit adult students.
2. Collaborate with colleagues to support adult learner recruitment and retention, and provide assistance for degree-seeking adult students from pre-enrollment through graduation and non-degree students seeking Career and Professional Development.
3. Promote Prior Learning Assessment within the institution and advocate for adult learners across campus.
4. Coordinate activities benefiting adult students with other UW campuses, UW Extended Campus, and UW System, as needed.
5. Serve as program representative at public relations venues and in cross-system contexts. Engage in external outreach and maintain positive relationship with UW System and non-System partners.

Essential Knowledge And Abilities

1. Ability to translate thoughts and directives from several areas into a cohesive plan of action
2. Ability to coordinate the activities of multiple parties to achieve desired objectives
3. Ability to balance multiple priorities efficiently
4. Knowledge of adult learning principles
5. Knowledge of how to write measurable learning objectives
6. Knowledge of methods and techniques for evaluating levels of learning
7. Ability to implement new programming and to provide direction for new initiatives, including ability to shape strategic initiatives and ensure successful execution against agreed-on plans and objectives
8. Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and outside stakeholders
9. Ability to build positive working relationships with internal and external groups
10. Ability to anticipate needs to improve services and provide opportunities
11. Proficiency in web navigation and Microsoft Office programs and ability to learn new software
12. Strong oral communication skills
13. Writing, editing and proofreading skills
14. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
15. Excellent time management skills
16. Ability to manage budget processes and procedures and to track financial performance

Education, Experience, Training And/or Certifications

Required

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Three years or greater experience working within an educational institution
• Experience with Prior Learning Assessment and student support for PLA
• Demonstrated success at conducting research and performing needs assessments or market analysis to improve products or services
• Ability to travel

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Wisconsin System provides a liberal benefits package, including participation in a state pension plan. 

Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/summaries/fasl.pdf

Total Compensation Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/totalcomp/

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically through our employment portal. If you need additional assistance you may contact Human Resources at (262) 595-2204. Hours 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday.

STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below:

External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

Internal Applicants: (Currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

STEP 2: Submit application materials

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. All materials must be added at one time, once submitted you may not edit/add to profile. Please include the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• CV/Resume
• Contact information for three professional references.
• Transcripts

Review of Applications

Applications received by 11:59 p.m. Saturday September 26, 2020 are ensured full consideration.

You must select "SUBMIT". Selecting "Save" will not forward your application materials to the search committee. 

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials.

In instances where the Review Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidates application materials whether she/he meets all of the required qualifications, or if all of the application materials are not submitted, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications and may be excluded from further consideration.

Employment will require a criminal background check, and if you have prior work history within the last 7 years with Universities of Wisconsin, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. It will also require your references to answer questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence, and sexual harassment. If the results are unacceptable, the offer will be withdrawn or, if you have started employment, your employment will be terminated.

(see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)

It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need assistance or accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process because of a disability, please let us know. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make reasonable accommodations to a person's disability.