Prison Education Initiative Site Coordinator - Stanley

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a public, land-grant institution that exemplifies the "Wisconsin Idea" that the resources of the university should benefit all the citizens of the state. The Division of Continuing Studies (DCS) provides and supports high-quality continuing education, outreach, service and scholarship related to personal enrichment and professional development. The Prison Education Initiative (PEI) is housed within DCS and supports UWs statewide in delivering degree and microcredential programs to students incarcerated in Wisconsin state prisons.

This position will coordinate course instruction and associated supports to students at Stanley Correctional. The primary work site is Stanley Correctional, and this position is expected to work three or four full or partial days per week at Stanley.

This position will work closely with Dept of Corrections staff, PEI staff, instructors, students and student-support units across UW-Madison, UW-Stout, and UW-Eau Claire to ensure delivery of high-quality in-person educational programs at Stanley Correctional. This work will require a combination of administrative expertise and adaptable interpersonal skills. Tasks will involve coordination of student recruitment and enrollment, scheduling courses, facilitating access to the prisons for instructors and UW staff, and helping students overcome barriers to success. This position will cooperate with many campus units including enrollment, registrar, financial aid, career services, and advising.

• 20% Utilizes independent judgement regarding development, implementation, promotion, and evaluation for one or more academic programs, initiatives, or events
• 20% Identifies program, needs, contributes to the development of unit workflows, schedules logistics and secures resources for meetings, events, and interviews
• 10% Coordinates program components and evaluates program effectiveness and provides recommendations for improvement
• 30% May supervise the day to day activities of one or more academic programs and resolves issues exercising discretion to meet unit goals.
• 20% Supports students in applying for admission and financial aid and accessing educational resources

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Preferred
Bachelor's Degree

Required Skills:

-- Excellent problem solving and independent decision-making skills
-- Excellent oral and written communication skills
-- Adaptable interpersonal skills
-- Proficiency working in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook) and Google Docs/Sheets
-- At least two years of experience working inside a prison with incarcerated college students
-- Experience working for or closely with Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC)

Preferred Skills:

-- At least one year of experience supporting or managing an academic program
-- Experience providing services to currently or formerly incarcerated people
-- Experience working with adult learners from diverse backgrounds

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. Specifically, it will require work inside Stanley Correctional three or four full or partial days per week. The remainder of the time may be from home, or attending meetings at UW campuses as needed.

Terminal, 24 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding

Minimum $55,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

We welcome applicants who have been directly impacted by the justice system. This is a grant-funded, two-year position. Final appointment is subject to the approval of DOC to regularly enter the facility and perform work.

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a resume, cover letter, and list of three professional/supervisor references as a part of the application process. References will not be contacted without prior notice. Please ensure your resume and cover letter address how you meet the minimum/preferred qualifications for the position.

Zachary Yafai
zyafai@wisc.edu
608-262-3282
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Academic Program Specialist(AE010)

A93-DIVN OF CONTINUING STUDIES/LIB ART & APP ST/LAAS

Academic Staff-Terminal

314264-AS