EOC Outreach Associate
University of Wisconsin - Parkside | |
United States, Wisconsin, Kenosha | |
900 Wood Road (Show on map) | |
Jan 13, 2025 | |
Since its founding in 1968, the University of Wisconsin-Parkside has been a trusted partner for the region's higher educational needs, empowering students to thrive, advancing applied knowledge, and developing talent for the future. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as certificates and pre-professional programs, designed to foster personal and professional growth through real-world and impactful learning experiences. With over 30,000 alumni-nearly 60 percent of whom were the first in their families to earn a degree-UW-Parkside reflects and celebrates the vibrant diversity of our world. Our beautiful campus, located in the dynamic Chicago-Milwaukee corridor, offers unmatched access to world-class internships, professional networks, and endless career-building opportunities, placing students at the center of it all. At UW-Parkside, faculty and staff enjoy a supportive, inclusive environment where their work directly contributes to transforming lives and strengthening communities. The university offers competitive pay and benefits, making it a great place to build a meaningful career. Position Title: Outreach Associate (EOC Outreach Associate) This position reports to the Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) program manager and supports the work and mission of the EOC. The EOC is situated in the Office of Professional and Continuing Education (PCE) and is funded by a TRIO grant from the U.S. Department of Education with the purpose of promoting secondary and post-secondary degree completion for qualifying individuals in the region, prioritizing low-income, first-generation, minority, and veteran adults. This is a three-year grant funded position with possibility of renewal. Essential Job Functions Essential Job Functions
Job Description: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/title-and-total-compensation-study/standard-job-description-library/?jobID=30690 Qualifications Qualifications
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The successful candidate will assist in the delivery of workshops and events; provide educational and professional resources for program participants; support program events; contribute to consistent program recordkeeping; and help the coordinator and program manager with external and internal partners to maximize support for program participants. This individual prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion in all interactions; enjoys working in a dynamic, collaborative environment; and will use good judgment and discretion while assuming office and program responsibilities. Some evenings and weekends may be required during job duties, and a flexible work schedule may be available. Physical Demands of the Job:
Salary and Benefits Salary and Benefits
Commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University of Wisconsin System provides a liberal benefits package, including participation in a state pension plan. Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/ Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/benefits-estimator/ Application Process Application Process
HOW TO APPLY: STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below: External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System) Internal Applicants: (Currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System) STEP 2: Submit application materials Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. All materials must be added at one time, once submitted you may not edit/add to profile. Please include the following documents:
Review of Applications Applications received by 1/10/2025are ensured full consideration. Position open until filled. You must select "SUBMIT". Selecting "Save" will not forward your application materials to the search committee. Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. In instances where the Review Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidates application materials whether she/he meets all of the required qualifications, or if all of the application materials are not submitted, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications and may be excluded from further consideration. Legal Notices and Important Information Legal Notices and Important Information
Employment will require a criminal background check, and if you have prior work history within the last 7 years with Universities of Wisconsin, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. It will also require your references to answer questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence, and sexual harassment. If the results are unacceptable, the offer will be withdrawn or, if you have started employment, your employment will be terminated. (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12) |