Child Development and Parenting State Specialist

Job Summary :

About the Division of Extension : As a statewide engagement arm of UW-Madison, the Division of Extension embodies the Wisconsin Idea to extend university knowledge to every corner of the state. Our statewide network of educators and specialists is responding every day to emerging and longstanding hurdles residents are overcoming to compete and prosper.

About the Human Development and Relationships Institute : The Human Development and Relationships Institute is one of six institutes in the Division of Extension. We promote the development of resilient individuals and communities across Wisconsin and at every stage of life through meaningful partnerships and research-based education.

This position supports the Human Development and Relationships Institute at UW-Madison's Division of Extension and will focus on developing, implementing, and evaluating nonformal, community-based education initiatives within the Family Engagement and Relationships Program. The primary responsibilities of this role involve providing research and technical expertise in child development, parenting, and family relationships to enhance Extension's educational programs and facilitate applied scholarship. Additionally, this position leads efforts to expand continuing education opportunities for Wisconsin's early care and education workforce and other professionals who serve families.

Examples of programs and projects that this position will lead or support include :

• Continuing education initiative for the early care and education workforce
• Annual parenting conference for all those that care for children
• Ongoing parenting and family relationship education programs, including the Just in Time Parenting national initiative and statewide delivery model
• State and national partnerships that support parenting and family relationship education

Collaboration is a central aspect of this role. The position will work closely with on-campus faculty, state specialists, and local educators to ensure Wisconsin families receive high-quality, research-based outreach and engagement. The position is responsible for fostering productive relationships between the university and local, state, and federal governments and other external organizations. There may also be opportunities to seek grant funding for new initiatives and manage program budgets.

This position offers a unique opportunity for innovation, creativity, and community-focused scholarship. It allows the individual to engage in meaningful outreach while ensuring the programs are accessible to diverse audiences across Wisconsin. In addition to program development, the individual will facilitate learning experiences, assess outcomes, and ensure program effectiveness. There may also be supervisory responsibilities, including overseeing program staff and resolving personnel matters.

Ultimately, this position represents a chance to be part of a dynamic team of educators and specialists working together to create meaningful change for children and families throughout Wisconsin.

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 expanding 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.

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.

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

In a field that relates to the position, including human development and family studies, child or developmental psychology, early childhood education, or education.

Preferred

Or other terminal degree in a field that relates to the position, including human development and family studies, child or developmental psychology, early childhood education, or education.

Qualifications : Required :

Preferred :

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 $67,500 ANNUAL (12 months)

Depending on Qualifications

Starting salary is negotiable based on experience and 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 ().

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 :

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 :

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.

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Contact : Lindsay Weymouth

lindsay.weymouth@wisc.edu

608-265-5785

Relay Access (WTRS) : 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title :

Outreach Specialist(OE009)

Department(s) :

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

Employment Class :

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number : 308810-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. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here

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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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Salary : $67,500