The University of Wisconsin-Stout College of Arts and Human Sciences (CAHS) is seeking a uniquely qualified individual who is interested in our new 12-month part-time (50%) Education Research Program Coordinator position. This individual will be responsible for leading, planning, and coordinating the administrative, operational, outreach, and promotional activities related to work of the Q Endowed Chair, working on cross-disciplinary projects that may be collaborative and/or independent. The work will involve collaboration with other units on campus such as the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, Continuing Education and Conferences, and Marketing Communications. The position will report to the CAHS dean or dean designee.
Official UW Title: Research Program Coordinator
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum / Required
- Bachelor’s degree
- Excellent personal communication skills across diverse stakeholder groups
- Excellent database management skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Experience creating digital media
- Ability to manage many tasks/projects simultaneously
- Highly developed organizational skills
- Ability to work in time-compressed environment
- Ability to work independently
Highly Desired/Preferred
- Master’s degree
- Experience in Career and Technical Education
- Educational research experience
- Experience in writing and managing grants
- Experience with event planning and management
- Model professional behavior (e.g., attendance punctuality, accountability, thoroughness, resourcefulness)
- Participate as a team member with faculty and other staff
- Interact positively with both internal and external “customers” projecting a positive, supportive, and professional atmosphere.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create a research portal that represents UW-Stout and the research conducted by the Q Endowed Chairs now and in the future. Collaborate with UW-Stout’s Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, to ensure the portal integrates and supports university-wide research goals.
- Serve as a liaison and subject matter expert among internal and external stakeholder groups, collaborate across disciplines and functional areas, provide program information, and promote accomplishments and developments of the Q endowed chair and related research initiatives.
- Collaborate with Continuing Education and Conferences to create, coordinate, facilitate, and lead trainings and workshops for internal and external audiences, including the CTE Summit, to disseminate Q research developments and information, and raise the profile of related research conducted at UW-Stout.
- Consult with the University Partnership Council when working with external stakeholders to align outreach efforts. `
- Coordinate the daily activities and contracts related to the Q endowed chair.
- Plan, develop, and implement processes and protocols to support the research aims of the Q Endowed Chair.
- Prepare reports related to research activities.
- Monitor program budget and approve expenditures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
The College of Arts & Human Sciences is committed to providing innovative, high-quality instruction that empowers students to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens who value scholarship, diversity, and the pursuit of truth. The College offers undergraduate and graduate degrees that prepare professionals to become successful and effective leaders in their discipline, improve the human condition, and meet the challenges of a changing world. Classroom-laboratory instruction, student research, service learning, professional organization linkages, and supervised field experiences in the community and schools prepare our graduates for a variety of professional settings. Our coursework introduces students to a broad-based understanding of the human experience, as conveyed through the arts, communication, education, health, human and social sciences, and humanities.
The Q Endowment supports a chairship and the research foundation and repository that studies the positive and/or negative interactions between human development, family stability, economic stability, and vocational-technical preparation at all educational levels, career development, governmental (national, state, local) regulations and the cost effectiveness of educational programming in public, private and alternative educational settings.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Complete applications received by end of day, April 28, 2024 are ensured full consideration. Applications submitted after 4/28th may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee.
To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs
Required application materials:
- Cover letter (* See below)
- Curriculum vitae or resume
- Names and contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references
*Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.
Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application. Note: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application you will not be able to go into the system and change them.
Before starting the online application process, we recommend you preview the frequently asked questions (FAQs) available at: https://kb.uwss.wisconsin.edu/21900
It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability.
For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact:
Search Chair: Christine Peterson
Email: petersonchris@uwstout.edu
If you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all of the required application materials, please contact:
Search Coordinator: Amy Gjestson
Email: gjestsona@uwstout.edu
