Outreach program manager

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Position Title:

Outreach Program Manager

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile:

Outreach Program Manager

Job Duties:

Official UW Title (Code) / Job Description: Outreach Program Manager

The Outreach Program Manager will assist in the development and delivery of quality outreach programs related to meeting the institutional goals of 1) being a 12-month active campus and 2) increasing the number of revenue-generating, non-degree bearing, faculty-led initiatives and cross-college programs. Namely, this academic staff position will perform administrative as well as outreach functions related to the development and implementation of credit and non-credit continuing education (CE) programming, including but not limited to career pathways in areas that require short-term training over weeks or months and offer micro-credentials that may build upon each other as stackable credentials.

The Outreach Program Manager will strive to expand and ensure access to programs, facilities, and educational services to diverse audiences and promote stable and productive relationships between the university and local community. This position reports to the Associate Director of Outreach Programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum / Required

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience developing educational outreach programs.
• Demonstrated oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to understand and support the needs of adult learners.

Highly Desired/Preferred

• Master’s degree.
• Experience with university-based continuing education programs and with contract training for professional associations or business and industry preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• (30%) Be responsible for the development and expansion of CE programming initiatives: Collaborate with EPO team members, faculty, staff, and external partners on the development, delivery, and evaluation of new non-credit and credit CE programming. Select/hire qualified personnel (with input from appropriate academic personnel) to develop program content and provide program delivery.
• (50%) Manage, market, and administer developed programs: Utilize comprehensive software tools for CE program management, customer relationship management, e-mail advertising and online marketing, registration tracking, financial reporting, and evaluations for continuous improvement. Work with the unit marketing specialist to reach the target markets for developed offerings. Work with the events and logistics coordinators to manage logistics including venue reservations, room setup, signage, accessibility, catering, A/V production, and vendor services for in-person programming, and learning management systems and web conferencing for online programming. Monitor program budgets and coordinate with unit financial specialist to ensure revenue, payments, and contracts are managed within compliance frameworks. As needed, supervise student worker activities as they provide program support.
• (10%) Maintain and promote the implementation of badges across campus: Collaborate with faculty, staff, and other constituents to develop microcredentials and ensure timely issuance of digital badges, certificates, and learner continuing education units (CEUs). Maintain software for awarding badges for successful completion of microcredentials and provide record keeping and reporting support.
• (10%) Miscellaneous duties

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Complete applications received by end of day, Monday, October 26, 2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications submitted after October 26, 2026 may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee or until position is filled.

To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs

Due to system limitations, applicants may upload no more than five (5) attachments. Please combine documents where appropriate.

Required application materials:

• Cover letter (* See below)
• Curriculum vitae or resume
• All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process.

*Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.

Official transcripts required at time of hire.

For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact:

Search Chair: Joel Helms
Email: helmsj@uwstout.edu

If you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all the required application materials, please contact:
Search Coordinator: Iris Shipley
Email: shipleyi@uwstout.edu

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic does not offer H-1B or other employment-based visa sponsorship for this position. In addition, UW-Stout is not an E-Verify employer and, therefore, cannot support employment authorization under the STEM OPT extension program. A successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment and for maintaining valid work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding employment eligibility, please contact Human Resources at 715-232-2149.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Reviews recommendations for and provides input on the design and development of new outreach programs or services
• Monitors the unit or program budget and approves program expenditures
• Develops and implements operating policies and procedures to promote the outreach program in alignment with the strategic plan
• Supervises the implementation of outreach-program-focused strategic planning initiatives and objectives
• May exercise supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 FTE or equivalent employees
• Determines outreach program needs and the personnel resource allocation plan

Guidelines to ensure consideration:

Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required application materials. Within your cover letter address each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications specified for this position. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.

It is the policy of UW-Stout Polytechnic to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability.

The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees. Employee Benefits: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/

To calculate the estimated value of your total compensation, use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator | Employee Benefits (wisconsin.edu)

Employment is contingent upon the final candidate’s completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources Office. Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function test, as applicable. The reference check process includes asking the final candidates’ professional references questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence, and sexual harassment. Reference checks must be conducted at a minimum with three professional references, at least one of which must be a prior supervisor.

Final candidates with previous employment within the Universities of Wisconsin and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks.

In response to a public records request, the Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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