Program Coordinator for Belonging Programs

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Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Student Affairs Program Specialist

Job Summary:

The Program Coordinator for Belonging Programs is an integral member of the team primarily responsible for overseeing programmatic initiatives for the Centers for Student Success and Belonging, with a focus on support of the Indigenous Student Center.

The Program Coordinator oversees the daily operations of the Indigenous Student Center facility, develops and executes programming, supervises student interns, and leads the planning and execution of campus-wide programming for Native November while supporting broader programming across the Centers for Student Success and Belonging. The Program Coordinator also convenes the Indigenous Student Center Coalition, a group of faculty, staff and student stakeholders representing a variety of campus offices. This position serves as a key resource and collaborator for campus-wide efforts toward access and inclusion.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Organizes student-focused programming and resources to promote new and ongoing educational initiatives

• Support, supervise, and actively mentor student interns, fostering their personal and professional development, while cultivating a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment

• Management and general stewardship over daily operations of the Indigenous Student Center, 215 N. Brooks Street, including coordinating reservations for events, office hours, drop-in services, etc.

• Serves as a subject matter expert regarding student affairs to internal and external stakeholders

• Generates and analyzes reports of curricular and unit outcomes

• Creates and maintains schedules, logistics, and resources for one or multiple student affairs programs, activities, and/or services

• Lead campus-wide signature events and programs that foster belonging by creating inclusive, high-impact experiences with students and partners, ensuring responsive, collaborative initiatives that advance student success and cultivate a vibrant, pluralistic campus culture

• Writes, edits, and publishes content for various communication projects and marketing platforms to align with strategic initiatives and established communication campaigns

Department:

Student Affairs, Student Success and Belonging, Centers for Student Success and Belonging

The Centers for Student Success and Belonging are organized within the Student Success and Belonging Theme Area of Student Affairs. Student Success and Belonging creates programming and operates spaces that provide support, advocacy, and co-curricular experiences that center, affirm, and celebrate UW students. We cultivate a sense of belonging and community while strengthening all students’ capacity to learn, lead, and thrive. Within the Centers of Student Success and Belonging is the Multicultural Student Center, which is home to four cultural centers. This includes the Indigenous Student Center, which houses the portfolio's visibility and representation work focused on Native American and American Indian Tribal sovereignty, advancing access and inclusion, and development of programs and resources to foster awareness of Indigenous cultures and perspectives at UW-Madison.

Student Affairs at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, led by the vice chancellor for student affairs. Our staff is dedicated to serving students and to helping them succeed in and out of the classroom in areas including health and well-being, student success and belonging, leadership and engagement, and student advocacy. This position reports to the Assistant Director for Belonging Programs.

Compensation:

The expected starting salary range for this position is $50,000 up to $55,000, depending on qualifications and experience. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf 

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience working effectively with Native nations, tribal governments, or Indigenous communities.

• Deep understanding of tribal sovereignty, cultural protocols, and the history of the Native nations in Wisconsin.

• Demonstrated ability to connect with, support, and create engagement opportunities for college students from a wide variety of perspectives, beliefs, experiences, and identities.

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and solve problems creatively, while collaborating effectively with varied stakeholders.

• Demonstrated experience planning, organizing, and executing student-focused events, programs, or educational initiatives.

• Ability to facilitate dialogue groups, programs, and workshops

• Strong communication skills (written, oral, and electronic)

• Ability to foster collaborative networks and partnerships to benefit students

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience guiding, mentoring, or supervising others (e.g., student staff, interns, or volunteers).

• Experience planning, implementing, and assessing student-centered programming or initiatives within a community or campus setting.

• Demonstrated ability to develop assessment strategies and utilize data to inform change.

• Theoretical and practical understanding of student development and the complexity of social identities, demonstrated through previous programming or student support work.

Education:

Bachelor's degree required

Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Indigenous/Native American/American Indian studies, higher education administration, social work, etc.) preferred

How to Apply:

To begin the application process, click on the "I am a current employee" button or "I am not a current employee" button under Apply Now. You will need to upload the following documents:

1. A current resume.
2. A cover letter that addresses your qualifications, knowledge, skills, and abilities, or a past experience that would support your success in the role.

Please note that there is only one attachment field. You must upload all your documents into the one attachment field. Application reviewers will evaluate the materials you submit (your resume and cover letter) to identify qualified applicants who will advance in the recruitment process. Please ensure that your application is complete and submitted by the deadline (“apply by “date at the top of the posting) to be considered for this position.

University sponsorship is not available for this position, which includes transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous 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 the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. UW-Madison is not an E-Verify employer, and therefore, is not eligible to employ F1 STEM OPT Extension participants.

Contact Information:

Angel Cartagena, [email protected] , (608) 890-2570

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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.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, 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 by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.

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