High School Program Manager

ATTENTION: Internal/External External Position Title High School Program Manager TTC Title and Code Outreach Program Manager (OE008) FTE 100% Position Information Principal Work Location: UW-Stevens Point, Main Campus Supervisor: WFC Director Total Rewards Pay Schedule-range: minimum $59,500 annually; based on qualifications and experience UW Stevens Point provides a competitive benefits package including monthly premiums starting at $32, deductibles starting at $250, auto-enrollment in the Wisconsin Retirement System (pension) with employer contributions, and 17+ days of paid time off (PTO)*.
Additional benefits and more information available on our Total Rewards page.
Relocation is not available for this position.
Department Wisconsin Forestry Center Department Description The Wisconsin Forestry Center (WFC) is dedicated to serving the needs of Wisconsin¿s forestry community to promote vibrant, sustainable forests and forest-based economies through: Coordinating, creating, and disseminating professional training, certificate, and credentialing programs.
Devising and implementing novel approaches to workforce recruitment and development.
Conducting stakeholder-directed applied research.
Partnering with the professional forestry community to develop and administer public outreach.
University Description Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world.
The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds.
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JOB DETAILS: Position Summary The High School Program Manager provides strong leadership for developing and managing workforce-focused forestry education for high-school classrooms as a key part of the Wisconsin Forestry Careers Coalition (WFCC).
This position provides oversight for curriculum development, evaluation, and revisions.
This program also includes providing professional development to teachers and outreach education to K-12 students and communities.
The program manager supervises outreach staff including student staff; develops and oversees the program budget; engages in strategic program development aligned with the WFC and WFCC missions; promotes stable and productive relationships between the WFC, university, and educational and forest industry partners; and strives to ensure access to educational services for diverse audiences.
QUALIFICATIONS: Required Qualifications Bachelor¿s degree in Education/Environmental Education, Forestry/Natural Resources, or related field.
Strong background in creating workforce and/or applied curriculum and writing lessons and activities aligned to state and national standards.
Understanding of forestry concepts/skills and forestry-related careers.
Experienced in program and/or project management.
Preferred Qualifications Master¿s degree in education or forestry/Natural Resources.
Demonstrated experience in teaching and curriculum development at the high school level Skills in written, oral, and interpersonal communication with the ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people internal and external to a university setting.
Experience with state certification of the high school curriculum such as CTE, work-study, youth apprenticeship.
SPECIAL NOTES: Special Notes The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
UW-Stevens Point¿s mission is, ¿Through the discovery, dissemination and application of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point fosters intellectual growth, provides a broad-based education, models community engagement and prepares students for success in a diverse and sustainable world.
¿ Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or hr@uwsp.
edu.
The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount.
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff.
You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.
uwsp.
edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.
aspx The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released.
See Wis.
Stat.
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36(7).
An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
*PTO offering prorated based on start date and hours worked.
TO APPLY: How To Apply This position and instructions on how to apply are located on our website.
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Anticipated Appointment Date June, 2024 Terms of Employment This is an Academic Staff annual appointment, exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
This is a grant-funded position funded through 6/30/2025 with the possibility, but no guarantee, of grant renewal.
The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment.
University sponsorship is not available for this position.
Deadline and Required Materials TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 4/7/2024 are ensured full consideration.
Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee.
Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.
Files must be complete to be considered.
Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments.
Please include the following documents: - Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience - Resume - Contact information for three professional references Employment will require a criminal background check.
It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
Position Contact For additional information regarding the position, please call or email: Megan Espe, Chair, Search and Screen Committee Email: mespe@uwsp.
edu Phone: 715-346-4509 Human Resources Contact If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email: Human Resources Email: human.
resources@uwsp.
edu Phone: 715-346-2606