Biocore High Impact Practice Facilitator

Job Description

Job Summary:

This position is a High Impact Practice (HIP) facilitator for nine Biocore courses with responsibilities for online course management and support through Canvas, Biocore Program recruitment and alumni communication, and coordination of peer advising, alumni, and outreach activities.

Key functions of this role include:

Course and student support including providing active learning support, maintain Canvas course sites, advising course students, and acting as a technical consultant for instructors and Teaching Assistants.
Recruitment and advertising including training students in science outreach, recruiting prospective students, maintaining campus connections with key stakeholders, and updating program literature.
Program communication including social media management and website content creation.

Responsibilities:

Contributes to the development, implementation, administration, coordination, and evaluation for one or more academic programs to ensure effectiveness in meeting departmental and student development goals and initiatives. Strives to create a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive work environment.

20% Utilizes independent judgement regarding development, implementation, promotion, and evaluation for one or more academic programs, initiatives, or events
25% Identifies program, needs, contributes to the development of unit workflows, schedules logistics and secures resources for meetings, events, and interviews
10% Coordinates program components and evaluates program effectiveness and provides recommendations for improvement
25% May supervise the day to day activities of one or more academic programs and resolves issues exercising discretion to meet unit goals.
10% Advising and mentoring current and prospective students in the academic program
10% Coordinating student accommodations in the classroom including students with McBurney Visas

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.

Education:

Bachelor Degree required. Preference for degree in STEM discipline or Science Communications discipline.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Evidence of strong interpersonal skills

Preferred qualifications:

One year of experience in Academic Advising
Experience in Canvas and online technology (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, Basic Word Press, html, basic graphic design (e.g. Canva))

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 $33,745 ACADEMIC (9 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The typical starting salary for this position is $34,000 – $48,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays and paid time off; competitive insurances and saving accounts; and retirement benefits.

How to Apply:

Please click on the “Apply Now” button to start the application process.

Applications must be submitted by 11:55 pm on the deadline date. To apply, please upload a cover letter and resume. Your cover letter and resume should address your qualifications as they pertain to the requirements listed.

Selected applicants will receive an invitation to participate in virtual interviews (via Zoom) 7-10 business days following the closing of the application. Those moving on to second round interviews will be invited to an in-person interview at UW-Madison. Once final applicants are identified, they will be asked to provide names and contact information for at least three professional references, including a current/most recent supervisor.

We are committed to reducing bias in the recruitment process and utilize a redacted application process, which is the practice of removing personally identifiable information from application materials, before the screening of applicants begins. This may include, but is not limited to, name, gender, age, address, dates (such as graduation dates), photos, references, links to personal webpages, supervisor names, and/or citizenship.

Wondering if you meet every qualification? At UW-Madison, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

For questions on the position, contact: Dr. Heidi Horn, [email protected].

Contact:

Heidi Horn
[email protected]
608-265-2870
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Academic Program Specialist(AE010)

Department(s):

A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/BIOLOGY CORE CURRICULUM

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

300257-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.

Employment may require a criminal background check. It may 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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