Associate Director for Professional Development

University of Wisconsin Madison
$70,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
paid time off, remote work
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
21 North Park Street (Show on map)
Jan 04, 2025
Job Summary: The Graduate School at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking an Associate Director for Professional Development to lead professional development programming for graduate students with a focus on skill development, student lifecycle and transitions, and special projects related to graduate student programming and systems within the Office of Professional Development and Communication. Competitive candidates will have a creativity in professional development program design, proven success managing large events and/or projects, ability to learn and adapt to new technology, ability to identify and cultivate key partnerships across a large institution, and a passion for supporting graduate student skill development. The position will contribute knowledge and insight into the professional development-related needs of graduate students within UW-Madison's decentralized graduate education landscape, working to identify and strategically address gaps. This position is part of the Graduate School's Office of Professional Development and Communications, which includes the Delta Program. The professional development team coordinates, develops, and promotes learning opportunities to foster the academic and professional skills of UW-Madison's 11,000+ master's and doctoral students. To learn more about the school's mission and opportunities for graduate students, visit the Graduate School's website at grad.wisc.edu. Responsibilities: Provides guidance for program planning, implementation, and evaluation, and/or supervises outreach staff. Monitors budget and appropriate funding for programming. Promotes stable and productive relationships between the university and community. Strives to expand and ensure access to programs, facilities, and educational services to diverse audiences. 40% Supervises the implementation of outreach-program-focused strategic planning initiatives and objectives 10% Develops and implements operating policies and procedures to promote the outreach program in alignment with the strategic plan 10% Monitors the unit or program budget and approves program expenditures 10% Reviews recommendations for and provides input on the design and development of new outreach programs or services 10% Determines outreach program needs and the personnel resource allocation plan 20% Develops and supports infrastructure and systems, such as competency frameworks, skills self-assessments, and events registration and management systems. Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion Education: Required Master's Degree Qualifications: REQUIRED: - Minimum 2 years of experience (professionally and/or as a graduate student employee) implementing programs or developing and managing events - Minimum 2 years of experience (professionally and/or as a graduate student employee) working with graduate student populations, including master's, doctoral, and/or professional students Work Type: Full Time: 100% This is a hybrid position that requires some work be performed in-person on campus, with the flexibility for some remote work. In-person vs. remote work expectations will be discussed during the interview process. Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable Salary: Minimum $70,000 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced insurance plans, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. Learn more at https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/. How to Apply: Please click the 'Apply Now' button above to begin. Once you have created a UW Jobs profile, you will be asked to upload a cover letter and resume which highlight your experience, knowledge, and skills as they relate to the listed qualifications. In addition, you will be asked to provide a list of three (3) professional references. Contact: Kory Breuer kory.breuer@wisc.edu Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. Official Title: Outreach Program Manager(OE008) Department(s): A35-GRADUATE SCHOOL/GRAD SCH/PROF DEV & COMMS Employment Class: Academic Staff-Renewable Job Number: 309110-AS The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. 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