Justice

Job Summary:

The Human Justice-Involved Families Program Coordinator 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.

This position is part of the Division of Extension Human Development and 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 foster growth and understanding. Our programs empower families to become more financially aware, promote aging-friendly environments, coach effective parents, and help families to thrive.

This position within the Human Development and Relationships Institute (HDRI) provides administrative coordination of statewide and local Justice-Involved initiatives. Coordination will involve a range of tasks to include support of The Literacy Link, which connects children with parents, in justice-involved families, through reading and other literacy-enriching experiences and Reentry Ready: Focus in Finances, programming aimed to support individuals through their reentry journey upon release from jail or prison. Coordinator duties will include support for project promotion, documentation, data collection, and funding activities. In addition, this will involve contacting facilities and justice partners; drafting and layout of Justice-Involved family-focused authored educational materials and county-based resources; website editing; and assisting with editing resources (videos, county guides) intended for justice impacted audiences.

The successful candidate will be highly self-motivated and able to work with the needs of a justice-involved audience. Candidates with lived experience are encouraged to apply.

The Outreach Coordinator will work closely with the Justice-Involved Families State Specialist who will provide oversight and direction to the position’s daily work. The HDR Institute Director will be the supervisor of record and work with the Justice-Involved Families State Specialist to complete time approvals and performance reviews. This position supports the implementation of statewide projects including providing technical support for remote programming; enhancing child-friendly visiting spaces with language-rich resources; communication with caregivers; distributing/mailing materials; and monitoring and maintaining program resources/inventory.

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 here. Download our informational brochure to learn about our mission and our educational outreach.

Responsibilities:

Organizes the development and delivery of outreach programs, including the responsibility for staffing. Assists with policy development and organizes resources 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.

• 30% Directs the implementation of program policies and procedures
• 10% Identifies, promotes, and maintains internal and external partnerships to promote the outreach program
• 30% Schedules and secures logistics and resources in support of an outreach program
• 5% Schedules day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers
• 15% Identifies opportunities for program improvement or new outreach program development
• 10% Administrative support for promotion, documentation, data collection, educational materials and funding activities and assistance with program facilitation

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
H.S. Diploma

Preferred
Bachelor’s Degree in a field that relates to the position, including but not limited to family science, human development, child psychology, education, social work, counseling, criminal justice, forensic psychology, juvenile justice

Qualifications:

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $48,990 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).

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.

How to Apply:

Contact:

Ronda Davis
[email protected]
414-488-7729
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Outreach Program Coordinator(OE005)

Department(s):

A47-EXTENSION/YFH/HDR/HUM DEV REL INST

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

301451-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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