Human Development & Relationships Educator

Job Description

Job Summary:

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension seeks an innovative and community-focused educator to serve Pierce County on behalf of the Human Development and Relationships Institute.

About the Division of Extension:
The Division of Extension is the statewide outreach arm of the UW-Madison. Extension embodies the Wisconsin Idea to extend university knowledge to every corner of the state. With offices in most Wisconsin counties, our educators and specialists teach, learn, lead, and serve, transforming lives and communities. Learn more about Extension at: https://extension.wisc.edu.

About This Position:
This position is part of Extension’s Human Development and Relationships Institute, with a focus on family engagement and relationships. The Institute promotes the development of resilient individuals, families, and communities across Wisconsin and at every stage of life through meaningful partnerships and research-based education. This position will deliver and evaluate educational programs and resources for parents and caregivers related to healthy child development, positive parenting, and resilient families. The position will also strengthen the skillsets of family-serving professionals, including the early care and education workforce, by providing training that count towards their continuing education. This position will foster community readiness and capacity to support children, parents, and families by building and strengthening coalitions and leading networks of professionals within their counties and across Wisconsin. As part of our institute, the educator will engage in research with state specialists on campus and other educators across Wisconsin. Learn more about our work at: https://parenting.extension.wisc.edu.

This position’s initial workload will include:

Teaching and evaluating research-based programs for Pierce County parents/families and family-serving professionals on topics related to parent-child relationships; guidance and nurturing; child and adolescent development; family engagement practices; and other determined needs.
Collaborating with the Pierce County Jail to teach programs for parents that are incarcerated and their young children and families.
Collaborating with the Pierce County Health Department to distribute the Just in Time Parenting newsletter throughout the county for parents of children birth through 5 years of age.
Collaborating with educators and specialists in our institute to provide virtual, statewide programs and conduct research on a variety of topics related to family engagement and relationships.
Developing and sustaining community partnerships that support the position’s programs and outreach.

This position provides a flexible work schedule, great benefits, and thoughtful, passionate colleagues within Pierce County and across Wisconsin. If you are looking for a career to make a real difference for children, parents, and families, please consider joining our team!

The Division of Extension has a deep and profound commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity, believing that these values are foundational elements to eliminate disparities and expand access for all. As Extension, we acknowledge the need for strategic and coordinated actions that help us form a more equitable, anti-racist, non- biased, and inclusive organization. As such, all Extension employees are expected to foster and promote the values of diversity and inclusion. See our Call to Action: Extension’s Strategic Commitment to Inclusivity & Anti-Racism Work (https://blogs.extension.wisc.edu/oaic/call-to-action/).

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.

20% Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships to support the outreach program
10% Schedules and secures resources and communicates logistics in support of an outreach program
30% Delivers outreach program content and materials to community members
10% Researches, develops, and facilitates outreach program content and materials
20% Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement
5% May assist with the monitoring of outreach program budget spending
5% Leads the implementation of programs, policies, and procedures through oversight of day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers

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:

Required
Bachelor’s Degree

Qualifications:

Required:

At least two years of experience relevant to the educational programming and service delivery of the position
Demonstrated experience developing effective partnerships or coalitions with community partners and local governments
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional work environments
Experience managing multiple tasks, timelines, and schedules while maintaining high quality work
Ability to communicate effectively using a variety of methods and technology
Experience effectively working 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

Preferred:

At least five years of work or lived experience relevant to the programmatic responsibilities of the position
Demonstrated success in developing, delivering, and evaluating educational programs for diverse audiences utilizing a variety of educational techniques, methods, and modes
Demonstrated skill in interpreting, utilizing, and applying evidence-based information and research findings to the benefit of children, parents and their families

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 $57,867 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Additional Information:

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their 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 need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

It is expected that employees will make individual arrangements for transportation adequate to meet position responsibilities and essential job functions. Information about UW-Madison Driver Authorization can be found at https://businessservices.wisc.edu/managing-risk/driver-authorization-and-insurance/driver-authorization/

Applicants are required to: Have a valid driver’s license and a reliable source of independent transportation for periodic in-state work travel, and/or comply with requirements for UW-Madison vehicle use authorization.

This position may be required to work occasional nights and weekends to meet the program needs and priorities of the communities served.

How to Apply:

We are eager to learn more about how your experience and passion may align with this position. To begin the application process, click the “apply now” button. You will be prompted to upload the following documents:

Resume
Letter of Qualifications (cover letter)

Please submit a cover letter referring to your related work experience and a resume detailing your educational and professional background. Your cover letter should communicate your interest in the position and how your skillset aligns with the role. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine who may advance to preliminary interviews.

For additional guidance and resources on how to tailor your application materials to the job posting, please click https://extension.wisc.edu/careers/.

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, education, address, dates (such as graduation dates), photos, references, links to personal webpages, supervisor names, and/or citizenship.

Contact:

Kari Weiss
[email protected]
705-410-4346
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Outreach Specialist(OE009)

Department(s):

A47-EXTENSION/YFH/HDR/FAM ENGAGE & REL

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

306332-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).

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.