Milwaukee County Human Development and Relationships Extension Educator (@ UW-Madison Division of Extension)
Milwaukee County Community Development Extension Educator at UW-Madison Division of Extension in Milwaukee, WI / West Allis, WI (suburb of Milwaukee) - shared by Jobs That Help as a third party
Job Summary:
The Human Development & Relationships Extension Educator is an integral part of the UW-Madison Division of Extension and works alongside the people of Wisconsin to improve lives and communities. Extension serves the people and communities of Wisconsin by addressing local, statewide and national issues, improving lives through research-based education, fostering partnerships and action, and facilitating positive impacts.
Our educators deliver education where people live and work in schools and communities. Extension educators also work with civic groups and local governments, write newspaper columns, conduct radio and TV programs, facilitate meetings and build coalitions to solve community problems. This is done through assessment of local, regional and statewide needs in the area of the position’s programmatic emphasis and designing, delivering, and evaluating research-based educational programming and services to meet these needs.
This position is a part of the Division of Extension Human Development & Relationships Institute. The Extension Institute of Human Development & Relationships provides the tools Wisconsinites need to thrive as well-rounded, capable individuals and families. We support families in caring for each other in ways that promote growth and understanding. Our programs promote aging-friendly communities, coach effective parents and help families put technology, mindfulness and financial awareness to use.
This dynamic position has an emphasis on Financial Education including:
- Teaching residents how to secure and keep affordable housing through Extension’s Rent Smart program;
- Improving the financial capability of all county residents, with a specific emphasis on older adults, youth, low-income, and under-served groups;
- Training for community service providers on how to empower their clients with money management skills;
- Providing one-on-one financial coaching.
The ideal candidate is adept at building and maintaining trust-based relationships, engaging stakeholders and applying an equity lens towards transforming lives and communities. As such, we strongly encourage applications from candidates who foster and promote the values of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Responsibilities:
Delivers and assists with planning outreach program activities, strengthens partnerships, ensures adherence to policy, and assists with program administration to promote stable and productive relationships between the university and local community. Strives to expand and ensure access to programs, facilities, and educational services to diverse audiences. May assist with tracking and managing the outreach program budget.
- 15% Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships to support the outreach program
- 15% Schedules and secures resources and communicates logistics in support of an outreach program
- 35% Delivers outreach program content and materials to community members
- 5% Researches, develops, and facilitates outreach program content and materials
- 5% Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement
- 10% Leads the implementation of programs, policies, and procedures through oversight of day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers
- 5% Communicate plans, activities and achievements to Area Extension Director, Program Managers, partners and relevant stakeholders
- 10% Develops grant and contract funding proposals to enhance program outreach
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: Bachelor’s Degree in a field relevant to the programmatic responsibilities of the position
Preferred: Master’s Degree in a field relevant to the programmatic responsibilities of the position
Qualifications:
Required:
- At least 2 years of relevant work experience in the area of programming and service delivery;
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills that contribute to positive and productive workplace relationships and effective partnerships;
- Demonstrated use of problem-solving skills to successfully address complex issues;
- Ability to communicate effectively using a variety of methods and technology;
- Ability to effectively work with people from different cultural backgrounds, including those associated with race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and other aspects of human diversity
- Experience managing multiple tasks, timelines, and schedules while maintaining high quality work.
Preferred:
- Demonstrated skill in interpreting, utilizing, and applying evidence-based information and research findings;
- Bilingual, especially with proficiency in both English and Spanish;
- Understanding of the cultural, social and political history, issues and dynamics of Native American Tribal Nations;
- Demonstrated success in developing, delivering, and evaluating educational programs for diverse audiences utilizing a variety of educational techniques, methods, and modes; and
- Demonstrated experience developing effective partnerships or coalitions with community partners and local governments.
COVID-19 Considerations:
UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy: policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5086. Please visit covidresponse.wisc.edu for the most up-to-date information.
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type/Duration: Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $48,000 ANNUAL (12 months), Depending on Qualifications
Contact:
Jerold Braatz
262-548-7786
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )
Official Title: Outreach Specialist(OE009)
Department(s): A473740-EXTENSION/YFH/HDR/FIN/FINAN SECUR
Employment Class: Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number: 257890-AS
The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
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).
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