The Human Development & Relationships Extension Educator is an integral part of the UW-Madison Division of Extension and works alongside the people of Wisconsin to improve lives and communities. Extension serves the people and communities of Wisconsin by addressing local, statewide, and national issues, improving lives through research-based education, fostering partnerships and action, and facilitating positive impacts.
Our educators deliver education where people live and work: on farms, in schools and communities. Extension educators also work with civic groups and local governments, write newspaper columns, conduct radio and TV programs, facilitate meetings, and build coalitions to solve community problems. This is done through assessment of local, regional, and statewide needs in the area of the position's programmatic emphasis and designing, delivering, and evaluating research-based educational programming and services to meet these needs.
This dynamic position has an emphasis on Financial Education including: - Improving the financial capability of all county residents, with a specific emphasis on older adults, youth, low-income, and under-served groups - Training for community service providers on how to empower their clients with money management skills - Providing local residents with the tools to create comprehensive end-of-life plans - Educating first-time renters and those with negative rental records through the Rent Smart program - Partnering with colleagues to provide financial education to students at an alternative high school - One-on-one financial coaching - Providing financial education to people impacted by the legal system In addition, this position may also work in Life Span Education including: - Helping individuals, families and communities transition through the aging process by providing programming, resources and support on topics such as healthy aging
Extension Educators deliver education where people live and work in communities based on local needs. This position is part of the Division of Extension Human Development and Relationships Institute. The Institute for Human Development and Relationships 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 has a bilingual preferred qualification, which means a bilingual skillset is desired to bolster programming initiatives but is not required. A bilingual title designation and unique responsibility will be added to the final position description if the final candidate passes the language proficiency assessment.
The ideal candidate is adept at building and maintaining trust-based relationships, engaging stakeholders and applying an equity lens towards transforming lives and communities.
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.
20% Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships to support the outreach program
10% Schedules and secures resources and communicates logistics in support of an outreach program
40% Delivers outreach program content and materials to community members
10% Researches, develops, and facilitates outreach program content and materials
10% Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement
5% Leads the implementation of programs, policies, and procedures through oversight of day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers
5% Communicate plans, activities and achievements to Area Extension Director, Program Managers, partners, and relevant stake holders
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.
Required Bachelor's Degree in a field relevant to the programmatic responsibilities of the position.
Preferred Master's Degree in a field relevant to the programmatic responsibilities of the position.
Required: - At least 2 years of relevant work experience in the area of programming and service delivery; - Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills that contribute to positive and productive workplace relationships and effective partnerships; - Demonstrated use of problem-solving skills to successfully address complex issues; - Ability to communicate effectively using a variety of methods and technology; - Ability to effectively work with people from different cultural backgrounds, including those associated with race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and other aspects of human diversity - Experience managing multiple tasks, timelines, and schedules while maintaining high quality work;
Preferred: - Demonstrated skill in interpreting, utilizing, and applying evidence-based information and research findings; - Spanish or Hmong speaking, writing and comprehension skills; knowledge and understanding of Hispanic or Hmong culture. Language skills will be evaluated. - Demonstrated success in developing, delivering, and evaluating educational programs for diverse audiences utilizing a variety of educational techniques, methods, and modes; and - Demonstrated experience developing effective partnerships or coalitions with community partners and local governments.
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Minimum $57,867 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on 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 (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).
This position has a bilingual preferred qualification. Upon the successful completion of a Language Proficiency Assessment, a 'bilingual' prefix will be added to the official title. The bilingual prefix is accompanied by a $3500.00 pay increase applied to the annual salary.
- The primary accountability relationship for this position is the Area 7 Area Extension Director (AED) for supervision, compensation and benefits, and performance reviews. - This position's primary programming focus is Wood County; however, some programming may also be conducted over a broader geographical area. - It is expected that employees will make individual arrangements for transportation adequate to meet position responsibilities and essential job functions. Information about UW-Madison Driver Authorization can be found at https://businessservices.wisc.edu/managing-risk/driver-authorization-and-insurance/driver-authorization/. - This position may be required to work occasional nights and weekends to meet the program needs and priorities of the communities served.
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: - Resume detailing your educational and professional background - Letter of Qualifications (cover letter) referring to your related work experience
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.
Bilingual candidates must state their interest in applying for the bilingual title designation within their application. Candidates that express interest in the bilingual title designation should submit English and Spanish writing samples or other materials like videos or audio in which you are using the target language (Spanish). Language skills will be evaluated during a language proficiency assessment in the interview process.
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
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).
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