Description

Position Information

WORKING TITLE: Program Specialist
UW SYSTEM OFFICIAL TITLE: Outreach Specialist
POSTING DATE: September 29, 2023
Essential Job Functions

This position reports to Business and Government Outreach Program Manager and will focus on organizing, developing and the delivery of the Wisconsin Elder Justice Coalition Project. Assists with department policy development and organizing resources to promote stable and productive relationships between the university and Wisconsin community resources and stakeholders. Strives to expand access to programs, facilities, and educational services related to the goals and objectives of the Wisconsin Elder Justice Coalition grant.

Significant importance on strong customer service and responsiveness. Will assess current task force membership and work with a diverse stakeholder group to increase participation in the coalition. Will collaborate with the Program Manager to implement coalition goals as defined in the grant proposal. Will coordinate the system to track and monitor grant efforts to meet objectives and will create quarterly reports of grant activities.

Will maintain grant budget in conjunction with the Office of Grants and Research and will create invoices for grant expenses. Will develop and create the Wisconsin FAST (Finance Abuse Specialist Teams) Team process and education and implement a pilot program. This will include recruiting, developing and supporting a FAST Team in each of the five APS (Adult Protective Services) regions. Develop an Elder Death Review Team (EDRT). The individual will develop and conduct a needs assessment of financial institutions, healthcare entities, law enforcement, and prosecutors to determine their educational needs related to elder justice. They will coordinate the creation of educational materials and training based on the needs assessment.

This position will require some travel throughout the state of Wisconsin for in person meetings and networking. This is a full-time, temporary position with an expected end date of September 30, 2025.
What You'll Do

This position includes the following responsibilities:

• 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
• Strong written communication and administrative skills with a high level of detail
• 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
• 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:

• Bachelors degree
• Three years of professional experience
• Experience in organizational development and/or project management
• Experience working with older adults and elder justice issues

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

Occasional night and/or weekend work. Travel is required for meetings, trainings, conferences and between campuses. Continuing Education & Community Engagement supports the entire 16-county region. Team member may have flexibility to work from the Sheboygan, Manitowoc, Marinette, or Green Bay campus as needed.

Position is a full-time, Temporary Academic Staff appointment with an expected end date of September 30, 2025. This position may have the option to work on-campus or a hybrid schedule subject to approved telecommuting request. Official transcripts of the highest degree achieved will be required of finalist(s). 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 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

Minimum salary of $50,000.

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 (Temporary)"
  • 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
• Names and contact information for three references

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:

McKinley Lentz
Phone: (920) 465-2648
Email: lentzm@uwgb.edu
Application Deadline

To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

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.