Outreach Program Coordinator

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The Outreach Program Coordinator organizes the development and delivery of outreach programs offered through the Center for Continuing Education, including responsibility for program staffing and operational oversight. This role provides on-site and overnight support for a four-week (non-consecutive) summer program. The position also assists with policy development and organizes resources to promote stable and productive relationships between the university and local community. The Outreach Program Coordinator strives to expand and ensure access to programs, facilities, and educational services to diverse audiences.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Directs the implementation of program policies and procedures

• Schedules day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers

• Identifies opportunities for program improvement or new outreach program development

• Schedules and secures logistics and resources in support of an outreach program

• Identifies, promotes, and maintains internal and external partnerships to promote the outreach program

Department: Center for Continuing Education

Reports to: Associate Director

Part-Time: 50%, Academic Staff, 12-month ongoing appointment, one vacancy

This position may offer hybrid work flexibility. Hybrid work arrangements include a combination of remote and on-site work, based on departmental needs. To be eligible, candidates must reside in Wisconsin or Minnesota at the time of hire.

Additional duties specific to the position:

Program Coordination

• Provide professional support to programs through collaborative planning, program development, implementation, marketing support and evaluation support, which may include:
  • Performing analysis of programs, market research, and needs assessments to make recommendations for new program development and/or the sunsetting of programs and assist in the implementation of recommendations to promote sustainable relationships between the university and community.
  • Facilitating the development and implementation of educational programming in coordination with the Associate Director/Director and in partnership with the appropriate subject matter experts, organizations, community groups, and/or academic departments or programs.
  • Supporting marketing of programs in coordination with Associate Director/Director and Marketing Specialist.
  • Evaluating impact of programs offered to practice continuous quality improvement utilizing approved assessment methods.

• Responsible for data management, including maintaining participant information.
• Assist as needed with identifying and recruiting presenters and assessing program sites.
• Maintain communication with presenters and coordinating program site needs.
• Organize resources to promote stable and productive relationships within the university for programming.
• Perform designated program management functions, which may include securing funding, program resources, and program sites as well as scheduling presenters and day-to-day program activities.
• Strive to expand and ensure access to programs, facilities, and educational services to diverse audiences.
• Assist with establishing and implementing short-and long-range programmatic goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
• Analyze and prepare final reports of program activities as requested.
• Assist in determining program budgets and support the management of fiscally sound programs.
• Serve as primary on-site coordinator during a four-week (non-consecutive) summer program, which includes overnight presence and availability to address participant needs and operational issues outside standard business hours.

Community Outreach

• Coordinate with professional organizations as needed to meet best practice standards.
• Respond to inquiries from prospective participants and refer as needed.
• Coordinate and collaborate with campus and community partners.
• When requested, represent the Center for Continuing Education at various community and/or business meetings.
• Develop and maintain a strong and diverse network of community members from all sectors.
• Conduct outreach and actively engages in relationship building with a variety of regional constituents – including but not limited to academic departments, community groups, faith-based organizations, businesses, arts organizations.

Other Duties

• Collaborate with department staff to reinforce a positive and productive team environment.
• Contribute to strategic planning and annual report generation for programs.

Other Duties:

• Complete required trainings and professional development as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and ability to gather and analyze data.
• Knowledge of general budgeting concepts.
• Knowledge of general market analysis and/or needs assessment concepts.
• Knowledge of continuous performance enhancement practices to improve program quality and responsiveness.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to organize resources and establish priorities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan and execute events.
• Ability to demonstrate self-direction and the capacity for independent work on multiple projects.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners.
• Ability to establish, foster, and maintain long-lasting, beneficial relationships with community members and other constituents.
• Ability to research and help translate learner and/or industry needs into educational programs.
• Ability to demonstrate creativity, good judgment, and analysis in decision-making and problem-solving.
• Ability to work with diverse cultures and communities.
• Ability to commit to the highest level of professionalism, ethical standards, confidentiality and sensitivity to information and records.
• Skilled in utilizing Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to travel throughout Wisconsin and adjacent states.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds and work in outdoor environments, including walking or standing for extended periods on varying terrain (e.g., unpaved or uneven surfaces).
• Ability to work early mornings, evenings or weekends, with overnight travel as needed.
• Ability to drive a vehicle for the purpose of conducting university business and meet the criteria for operation of state-owned-vehicles – Policy 615

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum education: Associate’s degree from an accredited institution
• Two or more years of experience in a professional setting with:
  • Demonstrated experience delivering exceptional, personalized guest or participant experiences or related experiences in public‑facing, educational, outreach, or service‑oriented roles.
  • Experience in event management, outdoor education, delivering learning initiatives, and/or educational curriculum and program development or related experiences.

• Valid driver’s license

The University of Wisconsin-Superior does not offer H-1B or other work authorization immigration sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be independently, legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain their work authorization without the support or help of UW-Superior throughout employment. UW-Superior is not an E-Verify employer; therefore, it cannot employ individuals on the STEM OPT extension. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience developing and managing lifelong learning programs and/or continuing education.

Compensation & Benefits: Salary range for this position is: $21.15 - $22.12 hourly. 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. For a summary of benefits, please see: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf .

Starting Date: May 2026

Contact Information:

For additional information about UW-Superior, visit www.uwsuper.edu ;

For additional information about this position, contact Questan Barker at qbarker@uwsuper.edu .

Application Process:

Review of all complete applications will commence at 4:30pm on April 13, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

How to Apply:

Click the “Apply” button to begin the application process or visit: https://www.uwsuper.edu/about/employment/ . You will be prompted to log in or create a Workday account to continue.

Important: The application includes only one attachment field. Please upload all required documents in that single field—either as one combined file or as multiple files attached in the same upload area.

Applications will not be considered complete unless all required materials are submitted.

1.) Cover Letter

2.) Resume

3.) Unofficial transcripts of all degrees earned

UW-Superior, A Superior Place:

The University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identities of ‘final candidates’ must be revealed upon request. According to the Attorney General, ‘final candidates’ under Wisconsin law means the five candidates who are considered most qualified for the position. See Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.36(7)(a).

Employment will require a criminal background check, and if you have prior work history within the last seven years with Universities of Wisconsin or State of Wisconsin agencies, 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. The University reserves the right to check references with notice given to the candidates at the appropriate time in the process.

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.