EOC Outreach Coordinator
Position Is Open Until Filled
Code: 21219 Posted: 09/13/2024
The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is a dynamic learning community grounded in academic excellence and focused on student success, diversity, inclusion and community engagement. One of 13 four-year institutions within the University of Wisconsin System, Parkside provides an educational value to our students that’s unparalleled. An affordable, high-quality education is an investment in one’s future, and we believe the cost of an education should not prevent any student from achieving his or her educational and professional goals. The university is the proud recipient of the 2022 AASCU Excellence & Innovation Award for Student Success and College Completion from The American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), a testament to years of strategic efforts.
UW-Parkside is a great place to start or enhance your career. The campus is nestled in 700 acres of woodland and prairie and two miles west of Lake Michigan in Kenosha, WI. At Parkside we offer competitive pay and benefits, as well as an engaging and supportive work environment. Parkside is a community that’s easy to call home. Find out why.
Position Title: Adult and Student Services Coordinator (EOC Outreach Coordinator)
Employment Type: Full time, Academic Staff, Three-year grant funded position with possibility of renewal, Salaried
Reports To: The Adult and Student Services Coordinator will report to the Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) Program Manager.
Full Time Pay Range: Starting at $42,000
This position reports to the Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) program manager and supports the work and mission of the EOC. The EOC is situated in the Office of Professional and Continuing Education (PCE) and is funded by a TRIO grant from the U.S. Department of Education with the purpose of promoting secondary and post-secondary degree completion for qualifying individuals in the region, prioritizing low-income, first-generation, minority, and veteran adults.
Essential Job Functions
- Perform outreach to academic and community partners
- Provide one-on-one and group support for program participants
- Coordinate and attend meetings with faculty, directors, and community partners
- Coordinate and deliver workshops, including material development
- Collect data to measure program performance
- Compose correspondence and maintain files
- Enhance communication and organization through the use of various online collaborative programs
The successful candidate will coordinate and deliver workshops and events; provide educational and professional resources for program participants; schedule and secure logistics in support of program events; contribute to consistent program recordkeeping; and coordinate with external and internal partners to maximize support for program participants. This individual prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion in all interactions; enjoys working in a dynamic, collaborative environment; and will use good judgment and discretion while assuming office and program responsibilities. Some evenings and weekends may be required during job duties, and a flexible work schedule may be available.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- One year of customer service experience
- Experience with CRM and virtual collaboration software
- Flexibility to work nights and weekends as needed
- Reliable personal transportation
Preferred:
- Experience working within an educational institution
- Two years of customer service experience
- One year of coordinator or training experience
- Grant funded work experience
- Spanish Speaking/Bi-lingual
Salary and Benefits
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/
Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/benefits-estimator/
Application Process
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
- Resume
- Names and contact information for 3 professional references
Review of Applications
Applications received by 9/27/2024 are ensured full consideration. Position open until filled.
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.
Legal Notices and Important Information
Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)
Note: Criminal Background Check – The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a “disparate impact” and is not “job-related and consistent with business necessity” in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job.
UW-Parkside is an AA/EEO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual’s disability.
In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin Parkside Crime Statistics Report is available here. Call the UW-Parkside Campus Police Office at (262) 595-2455 for a paper copy of the annual report.
Transcripts will be required upon hire.
Contact
Tricia Randelzhofer
randelzh@uwp.edu