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HUD Outreach Program Coordinator

University of Wisconsin Madison
$48,107 ANNUAL (12 months)
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
21 North Park Street (Show on map)
Dec 23, 2024
Job Summary:

The Outreach Program Coordinator organizes the development and delivery of outreach programs, including the responsibility for staffing. They will assist with policy development and organize resources to promote stable and productive relationships between the university and the local community. Finally, they will strive to expand and ensure access to programs, facilities, and educational services to diverse audiences.

The Outreach Program Coordinator will work within the Lead and Asbestos Section which is housed in the Bureau of Environmental and Occupational Health, WI Department of Health Services. They will collaborate with other Lead & Asbestos team members to help families receive lead abatement services and prevent further lead poisoning in both children and adults.

The Outreach Program Coordinator assists with the preparation of Tier 2 Environmental Reviews. These site-specific reviews must be completed prior to committing Federal funds to the project. This review concentrates on the environmental laws and authorities that were not resolved in the Tier 1 broad-level review that was already completed. Using the established protocols that were established at the broad level, these site-specific reviews must determine and document the project?s adherence to all established protocols and remaining requirements in the broad-level review.

This position assists the Outreach Program Manager and Construction Project Manager in program enrollment through the preparation of the site-specific Tier 2 Environmental Reviews. The incumbent will: provide basic program information to program partners, contractors, suppliers and homeowners; serve as the initial program contact and direct any complex inquiries to the appropriate entities; monitor invoices that are received; submit and reconcile expense reports; and assist in preparing the quarterly reports.


Responsibilities:
Organizes the development and delivery of outreach programs, including the responsibility for staffing. Assists with policy development and organizes resources 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.

  • 70% Directs the implementation of program policies and procedures
  • 5% Identifies, promotes, and maintains internal and external partnerships to promote the outreach program
  • 5% Schedules and secures logistics and resources in support of an outreach program
  • 5% Identifies opportunities for program improvement or new outreach program development
  • 5% Serves as the first point of contact providing basic program information via phone and other communication mediums, routing more complex inquiries to the appropriate entities.
  • 5% Compiles invoices that are received.
  • 5% Reviews reports for federal, state, and local partners.


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.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion


Education:

Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor's degree in communications, social services, public health, environmental health, or a related field preferred


Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
- Experience communicating with diverse audiences via phone, email or other communication methods.
- Experience providing outreach activities to diverse audiences in housing programs
- Knowledge in environmental health topics such as Lead.

Preferred Qualifications:
- At least one year of experience performing outreach activities.
- Some experience performing clerical/administrative work is also preferred.

Skills and Characteristics:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask.
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.
- Attention to detail and problem solving skills
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize work, and work independently.
- Ability to work collectively in a team environment


Work Type:

Part Time: 50%

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:

Terminal, 9 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding


Salary:

Minimum $48,107 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The minimum salary for the position is $48,107 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications


Additional Information:

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship. 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. This position is currently scheduled to end 9/30/2025 and will require eligibility to work until that time. UW-Madison is not an E-Verify employer, and therefore, is not eligible to employ F1 STEM OPT Extension participants. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

Travel is required. Must provide a valid driver's license. Employees may use their own transportation or receive approval for University Car Fleet usage. Employment is conditional pending the results of a Pre-hire Driver Authorization Check. See https://businessservices.wisc.edu/managing-risk/driver-authorization-and-insurance/driver-authorization/#become-authorized-driver (click on Become an authorized driver; then click on Required criteria).


How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience.


Contact:

Brittany Brown
brittany.brown@wisc.edu
608-265-2978
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.


Official Title:

Outreach Program Coordinator(OE005)


Department(s):

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/POP HEALTH SCI/POP HLTH


Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Terminal


Job Number:

309295-AS


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

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

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).

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.
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