Student Engagement Programs and Outreach Coordinator
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Student Engagement Programs and Outreach Coordinator
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Public research university in Madison, WI
The Engineering Student Engagement Programs and Outreach Coordinator within the UW-Madison College of Engineering is responsible for developing and implementing student-centered programs and services designed to increase the co-curricular engagement and academic success of engineering students. This role leads efforts to inspire and engage future engineers by developing and delivering high-impact outreach and recruitment experiences and is responsible for supporting campus visits for prospective students, families, and community groups and designing pre-college initiatives that introduce K–12 students to engineering. This may include supporting Spring Welcome, the Engineering Student Center Graduation Celebration, Engineering Student Center Community Socials, Engineering Summer Program, student fly-in campus visits, Engineering EXPO, serving as a liaison to the Office of Youth Compliance and lead presenter for prospective and admitted student events and programs. The Student Programs and Outreach Coordinator regularly gives presentations on academic programs, student life, and support services to diverse audiences.
This position reports to the Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Outreach and works closely with other staff members to coordinate events and programs for current and prospective engineering students.
The Engineering Student Center serves as a hub for outreach, precollege initiatives, undergraduate scholarship programs, student organizations, and first-year engagement efforts. Through a wide range of programs and services, the Engineering Student Center cultivates a welcoming environment that supports the success and belonging of all engineering students.
This position requires some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. This position works in-person on campus and is eligible for one remote day per week after completing a training period. This position is required to occasionally support programming during evenings and weekends.
College of Engineering, Academic Affairs, Student Engagement
The starting salary for the position is $57,000 (but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications).
Bachelor's Degree Required; Preferred in Engineering or STEM, education, sociology, or related field
To apply for this position, select either "I am a current employee" or I am not a current employee" under Apply Now. You will then be prompted to upload a letter of qualifications and resume/CV. Important: The application has only one attachment field. Upload the required documents in that field, either as a single combined file (PDF preferred) or as multiple files in the same upload area.
You are required to attach both a cover letter/letter of qualifications and resume/CV that should address how your training and experience align with the Required and Preferred Qualifications listed above.
The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. Applicants that do not submit all materials or do not clearly show that they meet the requirements will no longer be considered.
Selected applicants will receive an invitation to participate in phone or virtual interviews shortly after the application deadline. Those moving on to final round interviews will be invited to an in-person interview at UW-Madison.
Once finalists are identified, they will be asked to provide names and contact information for at least three professional references, including a current/most recent supervisor.
Please be aware that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you would have to provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.
The College is not an E-Verify employer and therefore we cannot accept F-1 OPT STEM Extensions for employment eligibility.
Beth Brandl, [email protected]
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
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Public research university in Madison, WI
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