Program Coordinator
University of Wisconsin System
Program Coordinator
University of Wisconsin System
Statewide public university system in Wisconsin
Join UW-Green Bay's Division of Continuing Education and Community Engagement as a Program Coordinator and play a central role in delivering high-impact workforce training, conferences, and community engagement programs that strengthen the region and expand access to lifelong learning opportunities. This position serves as the operational hub connecting program staff, university partners, instructors, vendors, and community organizations to ensure that outreach programs are planned, delivered, and evaluated with excellence. Through effective coordination of program logistics, financial operations, and stakeholder partnerships, you will help advance UW-Green Bay's mission of serving the region through education, innovation, and community engagement while supporting strategic priorities focused on Community Connections, Student Success, Inclusivity, and Regional Growth.
The ideal candidate is a collaborative, detail-oriented leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about creating exceptional experiences for learners, partners, and community members. In this role, you will oversee financial processes, coordinate conferences and outreach initiatives, manage program operations, guide administrative support staff, and help identify opportunities for program enhancement and growth. Guided by UW-Green Bay's values to Advance Fearlessly, Empower Success, Provision Access, Build Community, and Express Gratitude, you will contribute to a culture of service, innovation, accountability, and partnership. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact across Northeast Wisconsin while helping the University foster connections, expand access, and fulfill its commitment that Together, We Rise.
Continuing Education
Minimum compensation of $50,875
This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Occasional night and/or weekend work. Travel is required for meetings, trainings, conferences and between campuses.
This position may have the option to work on-campus or a hybrid schedule, subject to approved telecommuting request.
The home campus of this position is Green Bay and the successful candidate may occasionally be required to travel to or work at the Marinette, Sheboygan or Manitowoc Campus, based on operational needs.
Position is a full-time Academic Staff appointment. A pre-employment education check which includes, but is not limited to, the verification of academic credentials will be conducted on the finalist(s). A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s) and if there is prior work history within the last 7 years with Universities of Wisconsin, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.
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.
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Application Deadline:
To ensure consideration, please submit full application materials by Monday November 9th, 2026.
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Human Resources
Phone: (920) 465-2390
Email: [email protected]
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.
The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees. For benefits eligible positions, 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 Universities of Wisconsin also provides supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.
In addition, eligible 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 and paid parental leave. Eligible 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.
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 employee misconduct, sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same misconduct, sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.
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.
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.
Statewide public university system in Wisconsin
The University of Wisconsin System is Wisconsin's statewide public higher-education network, providing university study, research and community outreach. Its institutions include research universities in Madison and Milwaukee, comprehensive universities and a polytechnic university, with undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and professional programs. The Board of Regents sets policy and approves budgets, while system administration coordinates finance, technology and shared services for the member universities. Created in 1971 by merging two public university systems under one board, it is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, and uses Universities of Wisconsin as its public brand.
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