What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Flourishing Program Coordinator position at UW-Madison College of Letters & Science?
Job Summary:
If you're an energetic, organized, detail-driven individual who enjoys working with college students and in support of college student mental health and well-being and you have outreach and event planning experience, consider applying for this role on our Student Flourishing Team.
Course Administration
Coordinate scheduling for The Art and Science of Human Flourishing (ASHF, Psych 120) with cross-listed departments, including classroom space, enrollment caps, section requisites, and overall class schedule including discussion section details. Oversee section assignments for instructors and TAs. Attend ASHF course to understand the scientific framework, key themes and experiential aspects of the course. Request course demographic reports from the Registrar, create demographic data visuals for ppt presentations, provide basic support to course instructors, schedule instructor meetings, take meeting notes and follow through on next steps. Summarize course evaluations and help recruit graduate TAs for the course. Coordinate scheduling of any Healthy Minds on Campus and Student Flourishing Ambassador presentations in ASHF course with instructional team.
Campus relations
Promote the ASHF course to incoming students and their families, the campus advising community and other key partners and programs, including the Parent and Family Program and SOAR. Support the expansion of campus partnerships including key student-facing units and student organizations; update ASHF promotional materials.
Serve as Advisor to Healthy Minds on Campus student organization, guide student org on its finances, event planning. Attend at least one meeting per month (often in the early evening) with the student leadership of the organization. Meet with the co-presidents at least once monthly for check-in's and to provide guidance as the organization expands its presence on campus. Oversee the emerging Student Flourishing Ambassador program, help create a system for coordination of campus outreach for Ambassador program, implement regular assessments and feedback from ambassadors and campus partners on how to improve the program and expand its campus presence.
Outreach
Support the administration/logistics as the student flourishing team works adapts the Student Flourishing Teaching Workshop for an online, blended delivery on edX.
Oversee external user access to Canvas demo Flourishing course.
Assist the Director on tasks related to communications and fundraising.
Other duties as assigned.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison's Center for Healthy Minds (CHM) is a leader in conducting science - in and out of the lab - on how to nurture emotional well-being in daily life, considering the complexity of our human experience.
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.
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
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
Full Time: 100%
This position will require 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.
This position may require occasional evening work, including meetings with students. It may also require periodic (a few times a year) weekend work when training new cohorts of student leaders and ambassadors.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $58,450 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending On Qualifications
The typical starting range for this position is $58,450 to $68,793. Actual rate will be based 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. Learn more: https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/new-employee-benefits-enrollment/
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. University sponsorship is not available for this position.
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 above. We rely on written application materials to determine who may advance to preliminary interviews.
Selected applicants will receive an invitation to participate in a 20 minute screening interview on Zoom within 10-15 business days following the application deadline. Those advancing in the process will be invited to a second Zoom interview of approximately 30-45 minutes, following the initial screening. Finalists will be invited to an in-person interview.
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. References will not be contacted without advance notice.
Contact:
Lisa Wesley
lawesley@wisc.edu
608-262-0196
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Outreach Program Coordinator(OE005)
Department(s):
A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/CTR FOR HEALTHY MINDS
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
310839-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
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: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
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 .
If you're an energetic, organized, detail-driven individual who enjoys working with college students and in support of college student mental health and well-being and you have outreach and event planning experience, consider applying for this role on our Student Flourishing Team.
Course Administration
Coordinate scheduling for The Art and Science of Human Flourishing (ASHF, Psych 120) with cross-listed departments, including classroom space, enrollment caps, section requisites, and overall class schedule including discussion section details. Oversee section assignments for instructors and TAs. Attend ASHF course to understand the scientific framework, key themes and experiential aspects of the course. Request course demographic reports from the Registrar, create demographic data visuals for ppt presentations, provide basic support to course instructors, schedule instructor meetings, take meeting notes and follow through on next steps. Summarize course evaluations and help recruit graduate TAs for the course. Coordinate scheduling of any Healthy Minds on Campus and Student Flourishing Ambassador presentations in ASHF course with instructional team.
Campus relations
Promote the ASHF course to incoming students and their families, the campus advising community and other key partners and programs, including the Parent and Family Program and SOAR. Support the expansion of campus partnerships including key student-facing units and student organizations; update ASHF promotional materials.
Serve as Advisor to Healthy Minds on Campus student organization, guide student org on its finances, event planning. Attend at least one meeting per month (often in the early evening) with the student leadership of the organization. Meet with the co-presidents at least once monthly for check-in's and to provide guidance as the organization expands its presence on campus. Oversee the emerging Student Flourishing Ambassador program, help create a system for coordination of campus outreach for Ambassador program, implement regular assessments and feedback from ambassadors and campus partners on how to improve the program and expand its campus presence.
Outreach
Support the administration/logistics as the student flourishing team works adapts the Student Flourishing Teaching Workshop for an online, blended delivery on edX.
Oversee external user access to Canvas demo Flourishing course.
Assist the Director on tasks related to communications and fundraising.
Other duties as assigned.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison's Center for Healthy Minds (CHM) is a leader in conducting science - in and out of the lab - on how to nurture emotional well-being in daily life, considering the complexity of our human experience.
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.
- 25% Directs the implementation of program policies and procedures
- 25% Identifies, promotes, and maintains internal and external partnerships to promote the outreach program
- 20% Schedules and secures logistics and resources in support of an outreach program
- 15% Schedules day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers
- 15% Identifies opportunities for program improvement or new outreach program development
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
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- 1 to 2 years prior experience working in program administration/coordination or program outreach
- Demonstrated interest in individual and societal well-being
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working with college students
- Experience with a personal mindfulness and wellbeing practice
- Skilled in adapting and changing to evolving program needs
- Strong interpersonal skills with prior experience engaging with people from a range of backgrounds
- Familiarity with university administrative processes
Full Time: 100%
This position will require 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.
This position may require occasional evening work, including meetings with students. It may also require periodic (a few times a year) weekend work when training new cohorts of student leaders and ambassadors.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $58,450 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending On Qualifications
The typical starting range for this position is $58,450 to $68,793. Actual rate will be based 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. Learn more: https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/new-employee-benefits-enrollment/
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. University sponsorship is not available for this position.
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 above. We rely on written application materials to determine who may advance to preliminary interviews.
Selected applicants will receive an invitation to participate in a 20 minute screening interview on Zoom within 10-15 business days following the application deadline. Those advancing in the process will be invited to a second Zoom interview of approximately 30-45 minutes, following the initial screening. Finalists will be invited to an in-person interview.
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. References will not be contacted without advance notice.
Contact:
Lisa Wesley
lawesley@wisc.edu
608-262-0196
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Outreach Program Coordinator(OE005)
Department(s):
A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/CTR FOR HEALTHY MINDS
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
310839-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
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: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
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 .
Salary : $58,450 - $68,793
