Program Specialist, Business & Government Outreach

Position Information

WORKING TITLE: Program Specialist, Business & Government Outreach
UW SYSTEM OFFICIAL TITLE: Outreach Specialist
POSTING DATE: July 18, 2024

Essential Job Functions

This position reports to the Business and Government Outreach Manager withing the Division of Continuing Education & Workforce Training. Responsibilities include the development and delivery of business training, the creation of new programs based on regional data and the needs of the workforce, and staffing such activities with potential instructors. The primary focus of this position will be to expand the custom training offered within the division through business partnerships and the evaluation of the ever-changing needs of the workforce. 

The position will assist with department policy development and organizing resources to promote stable and productive relationships between the University and the local community and will strive to expand diverse audiences' access to programs, facilities, and educational services. Performs business and industry research when identified as a potential need or area of growth for the department and explores and identifies grant opportunities in the business community for potential submission. 

Coordinates and drives the outreach and marketing initiatives for the Business and Government Team and will be responsible for meeting annual growth goals within the custom training area. Tracks and monitors outreach efforts conducted through various communication channels and will require strong customer service and responsiveness skills. Maintain a calendar of outreach and engagement events and supports visibility in the business community for UWGB. 

What You'll Do

• Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships to support the outreach program.
• Schedules and secures resources and communicates logistics in support of an outreach program.
• Delivers outreach program content and materials to community members.
• Researches, develops, and facilitates outreach program content and materials.
• Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement.
• May assist with the monitoring of outreach program budget spending.
• Leads the implementation of programs, policies, and procedures through oversight of day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in supporting external business relationships through consistent communication. 
• Experience working within a sales environment.
• Strong written communication and administrative skills with a high level of detail. 
• Ability to work effectively as a team and independently in a high-volume work setting. 
• A valid Wisconsin driver's license and a working vehicle to travel and ability to obtain driver authorization through the University.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Three years of professional experience. 
• Experience in organizational development and/or project management. 
• Demonstrated success in launching and maintaining collaborations and partnerships.
• High level of computer proficiency and ability to use database, spreadsheet, web conference, presentation, and word processing software applications. 

The Successful Candidate

The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace.  The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence.

In addition, the successful candidate will have strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills, demonstrated integrity and strong leadership, and the willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The University invites applicants who are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for students and the community by embracing the educational value of diversity, promoting environmental sustainability, encouraging engaged citizenship, and serving as an intellectual, cultural, and economic resource.

Conditions of Appointment

Position is a full-time Academic Staff appointment. The work hours for this position will be 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. This position may have the option to work on-campus or a hybrid schedule, subject to approved telecommuting request.

Occasional night and/or weekend work. Travel is required for meetings, trainings, conferences and between campuses. 

Continuing Education & Workforce Training supports the entire 16-county region. Team member may have flexibility to work from the Sheboygan, Manitowoc, Marinette, or Green Bay campus as needed.

A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s). In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

Compensation and Benefits

SALARY INFORMATION
Minimum salary of $45,000

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

BENEFIT DETAILS
The UW System provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees. This includes several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family. Our benefits package also includes dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts. We participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), where employer contributions begin immediately and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service. The UW System also provides supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.

In addition, employees receive several types of paid leave benefits, which are prorated for employees working less than 100%. This includes 9 legal holidays, 36 hours of personal holiday and between 96-130 hours of sick leave annually. Employees earn 13-27 days of vacation each year, depending on years of service and employment type.

For more details, please review the benefit quick guide linked below.

• UW System Employee Benefits Brochure
• Faculty, Academic Staff, and Limited Quick Guide
• Total Compensation Estimator

Apply

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: From "Search Jobs" screen:

• Click "View All Jobs"
• Select "Program Specialist, Business & Government Outreach"
  • You must login before you can apply. Input your "User Name" and "Password" and select "Sign In."
  • If you have not yet registered, click "Register Now" to begin the registration process.

STEP 3: 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. Please include the following documents:

• Cover letter specifically addressing qualifications for the essential job functions
• Resume

You must select "Submit" to forward your application materials to the search committee.

If you have any questions, need accommodations, or submitted your application with missing materials, call or email:

Christopher Ledvina
Phone: (920) 465-2164
Email: ledvinch@uwgb.edu

Application Deadline

To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Sunday, July 29, 2024.

Note: 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).

For more information regarding the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and the surrounding area, see our Campus and Community section. For Campus Safety information see our University Police website and our Annual Security Report (for a paper copy please contact the Office of Human Resources at (920) 465-2390). This report includes statistics about reported crimes, as well as information about crime prevention and campus security policies and procedures.

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse workforce and to maintaining a community which welcomes and values a climate supporting equal opportunity and difference among its members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, genetic information, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status (including disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, other protected veteran, or Armed Forces service medal veteran status), age, or disability.