Program Manager - Odyssey Beyond Bars

Job Summary: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 provides and supports high-quality continuing education, outreach, service and scholarship related to personal enrichment and professional development.Under the general direction of the Odyssey Beyond Bars Director, and in coordination with other staff and faculty of the UW Odyssey Project and the Prison Education Initiative, the Program Manager is responsible for developing and administering the Odyssey Beyond Bars academic program, with special emphasis on communications with other UW-Madison units involved in prison-based education, Department of Corrections staff, and other partners. Odyssey Beyond Bars offers UW-Madison courses and advising to students incarcerated in Wisconsin prisons. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: liaising with prison-specific DOC staff, coordinating with faculty and technical partners to build and maintain courses within a prison-specific learning management system, collaborating with UW Odyssey Project faculty and staff to plan academic offerings, developing processes to support our staff and instructors in a rapidly expanding higher education landscape, and creating mechanisms to support program staff, students, and alumni, as well as track program metrics.Responsibilities:Leads the development, implementation, and ongoing operations of one or more academic programs to ensure effectiveness in meeting strategic, departmental, and student development goals. May manage the program budget and outreach activities and supervise program staff. Strives to create a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive work environment.• 20% Leads the development and implementation of academic program initiatives• 30% Serves as the liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups to identify and maintain academic program-related partnerships• 20% Identifies, proposes, and implements new or revised unit operational policies and procedures to comply with regulations, institutional policies, and academic program objectives• 5% Evaluates existing academic program strategy and makes recommendations to unit leadership for program enhancement• 5% Assists stakeholders with preparing and/or maintaining documentation, financial management, and/or reporting requirements related to sponsored grants, contracts, or agreements• 20% Drafts and edits internal and external communicationsInstitutional 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.For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and InclusionEducation:RequiredBachelor's DegreePreferredMaster's DegreeQualifications: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, and Outlook), Google Docs/Sheets, Salesforce or a similar CRM, WordPress, and the Adobe Suite.• Experience providing services to currently or formerly incarcerated peoplePreferred Skills:• At least one year of experience managing an academic program in prison• Experience starting up and managing a prison-based Learning Management System for a department, preferably Blackboard• Skilled in leading instructional design and training for instructors across the curriculum teaching in the carceral environment using in-person and online modalities• Experience in writing, editing, and publishing• Knowledge of college-level tutoring and teaching methods• Background handling logistical coordination and communications with multiple entities regarding a variety of work streams, including academic units and the Department of CorrectionsWork Type: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.Appointment Type, Duration:Ongoing/RenewableSalary:Minimum $60,601 ANNUAL (12 months)Depending on QualificationsHow to Apply: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.Contact:Zachary Yafaizyafai@wisc.edu608-262-3282Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.Official Title:Academic Program Manager(AE024)Department(s):A93-DIVN OF CONTINUING STUDIES/LIB ART & APP ST/LAASEmployment Class:Academic Staff-RenewableJob Number:304169-ASThe 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. 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