Educational Pathways Coordinator - Continuing Education - 15382
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ATTENTION:
The Continuing Education Department at the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater seeks an Educational Pathways Coordinator (Outreach Program Manager II).
JOB DETAILS:
The Education Pathways Coordinator is responsible for fostering relationships with regional school districts, technical colleges and other educational partners. The coordinator will plan, implement and evaluate programs and create pathways for to increase opportunities for high school students to receive UWW college credit for educational attainment. The coordinator will also work with UWW staff to help create and support degree pathways with Wisconsin Technical Colleges and other colleges and universities to increase higher education credential attainment for adult learners. The coordinator will maintain and expand partnerships with community organizations, coordinate and facilitate regional educational outreach events and assist in establishing and analyzing measurable performance goals. Duties include a high degree of public contact with school district, technical college and University administrators, teachers, community and state agencies and coordination with UW-Whitewater faculty, student support offices and Continuing Education staff.
The Education Pathways Coordinator will develop and implement innovative programs in conjunction with educational institutions, regional service/non-profit organizations, and UW-W faculty and staff. These may include professional development opportunities for educators, on-campus visits and pre-college academic enrichment programs. The coordinator will also be responsible for the overall management of our dual enrollment program, Partners in Education (PIE). The Coordinator will work with school districts to identify opportunities for collaboration and stay abreast of Wisconsin D.P.I. and University of Wisconsin policies to better understand how UW-Whitewater can best engage with regional stakeholders to develop meaningful career and college-readiness programs.
The coordinator will report to the Director of Continuing Education at the UWW campus. This is an academic staff, full-time, twelve month renewable position. The salary range is commensurate with experience and qualifications, and includes a highly competitive benefits package/state pension plan.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D./ED.D. OR Master’s degree in education, adult education, or related field
- 3 or more years’ experience in working in education
- Evidence of leadership, self-initiative, project management and the ability to collaborate
- Experience in a PreK-12 setting, familiarity with Advanced Placement and dual credit programs, and working with non-traditional student populations and/or experience with post-baccalaureate licensure program
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills
- Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
- Coordinate and grow the P.I.E. program at UWW and UWW-Rock County
- Coordinates H.S. Relationships
- Meets with H.S. principals, teachers, advisors, directors of instruction and school boards to explain the PIE program
- Oversees the creation of appropriate marketing materials for the PIE program
- Prepares documentation describing instructor/course approval process
- Creates and updates guides on PIE administrative policies and practices
- Prepares MOUs with participating school districts.
- Ensures Curriculum Standards
- Collects H.S. instructor c.v. and syllabi and submits to academic department for consideration
- Informs potential H.S. instructors about discipline specific approval criteria for participation
- Coordinates UWW liaison peer evaluations and course recommendations
- Creates professional development workshops for PIE instructors and informing PIE instructors about these opportunities
- Administers Program Delivery
- Consults with other Dual Enrollment programs, DPI, NACEP, UW System and HLC as needed to ensure compliance and use of best practices
- Reviews liaison site visit reports and ensures that course evaluations are completed as required by UWW policy.
- Manages PIE documentation and program records
- Prepare reports on program enrollment, finances and assessment
- Coordinates Student Registration, Course Delivery and Evaluation as directed by the Credit Outreach Program Manager
- Coordinates H.S. Relationships
- Partners with school districts and local organizations to design credit and noncredit professional development opportunities for district instructors and staff.
- Collaborates with Continuing Education Services, Adult Student Outreach, and Admissions to develop and coordinate campus visits and program activities for those visits.
- Supports collaborative and cooperative programs with public and private institutions of Higher Education. This includes pathways development for adult learners and traditional students in AAS, BAAS, and other degree completion programs.
- Supports and communicates collaborative, 1+3, and 2+2 bachelor degree programs with appropriate institutions.
- Creates and evaluates assessment tools to ensure that degree achievement programs and pathway goals are achieved.
- Other duties as Assigned
UW–Whitewater is one of eleven comprehensive universities in a public higher education system that also includes two doctoral institutions, 13 freshman-sophomore branch colleges, and a statewide Extension. In the fall of 2018, as a result of the University of Wisconsin System’s restructuring of the state’s 13 two-year campuses formerly known as UW Colleges, UW–Rock County began operating as a branch campus of UW–Whitewater under the new name of University of Wisconsin–Whitewater at Rock County. Together, these campuses form a preeminent academic institution driven by the pursuit of knowledge, powered by a spirit of innovation, and focused on transforming lives. Founded in 1868, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Campus and Rock Campus are located conveniently near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, and thus offers the advantage of beautiful small-town environments with easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas.
The Warhawk family — led by caring faculty and staff — is devoted to student success within a broad range of academic programs. UW-Whitewater has a special mission within the UW System to serve students with disabilities and, as such, embraces the principles of universal design and is one of the most accessible campuses in the state. The campuses have more than 200 student organizations and UW-Whitewater is a Division III NCAA university. UW-Whitewater is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse campus environment, building a diverse faculty and staff with expertise and interest in serving students with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities and other distinct characteristics in respectful, sensitive and understanding ways. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans.
ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION:
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 26-campus University of Wisconsin System (https://www.wisconsin.edu).
Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).
UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.
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-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.
For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see http://www.uww.edu/asfr. If you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.
To learn more about UW-Whitewater's competitive benefits packages go to our: ALEX webpage, which is our interactive benefits decision support tool.
SPECIAL NOTES:
UW-Whitewater embraces AAC&U’s LEAP principles (http://www.uww.edu/leap) and emphasizes student, staff and faculty participation in High-Impact Practices (https://www.aacu.org/resources/high-impact-practices). The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (http://www.uww.edu/orsp) provides support for faculty scholarly and creative activities as well as other opportunities to apply for reassigned time and/or other resources to support research activities. UW-Whitewater faculty and staff also have access to technology transfer and research resources provided by WiSys (https://www.wisys.org).
CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 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.
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:
Applications received by May 8, 2019 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at 262-472-1024 or hrstudent@uww.edu.
For questions regarding the position, please contact:
Victoria Johnson
Talent Acquisition Specialist
262-472-1024
johnsonv@uww.edu
TO APPLY:
Only complete application packages will be considered. A complete application includes online submission of the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Three Professional/Supervisory References
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