Position Summary:
The Wisconsin 4-H Program Manager provides educational and programmatic leadership for Wisconsin 4-H. Wisconsin 4-H is an Extension Program providing youth membership experiences for over 30,000 youth across Wisconsin. Wisconsin 4-H is one of two Extension Programs of the Institute for Positive Youth Development and is located within the UW-Madison Division of Extension Department of Youth, Families, and Communities.

The Wisconsin 4-H Program Manager reports directly to the Positive Youth Development Institute Director for management and supervision, hiring and employment authority, employment changes, compensation and benefits, supplies and expense budget, development of a plan of work, and performance reviews. The Wisconsin 4-H Program Manager supervises a team of 4-H state staff members and Assistant Program Managers working to support county and tribal-based colleagues in delivering local and statewide educational programs for youth and volunteers


Position Duties:
List of Duties

Institutional Statement on Diversity:
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Degree and Area of Specialization:
Required:
Master's or other graduate degree with academic preparation in a field that relates to the responsibilities of this position such as education, youth development, human ecology, social work, non-profit management, etc.

Preferred:
Doctorate or terminal degree in a discipline relevant to the focus of the Institute for Positive Youth Development.

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:
Required Qualifications:
5 or more years of professional experience in leading and managing youth development or education programs, including planning and implementing programs, evaluation, and communicating program impact and value to stakeholders
Experience managing budgets
Two years or more of supervisory experience.
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Established track-record of building partnerships with diverse groups.
Demonstrated experience effectively interacting with people from different cultural backgrounds including those associated with race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, gender, disability, sexual orientation and other aspects of human diversity

Preferred Qualifications:
Successful experience obtaining funding through grants, contracts, gifts, and/or revenue generation
Established record of contribution to the youth development field through scholarship, program development, or other leadership roles.
Experience developing organizational partnerships and managing organizational relationships
Experience implementing policy and practices consistent with youth development, youth protection, and volunteer management principles.
Track record of expanding access to programs and resources, particularly for underserved populations.
Experience working in or engaging with Land Grant Institutions and Extension Programs

Additional Information:
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their 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 need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Department(s):
A473830-EXTENSION/YFCD/YTH/4H/WI 4-H

Work Type:
Full Time: 100%

Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:
Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)

Instructions to Applicants:
To begin the application process, click the Apply Now button.

You will be asked to provide a cover letter and resume addressing your skills and experience as they relate to the qualifications and duties in this job description.

Contact:
Susan Phipps
susan.phipps@wisc.edu
608-262-7106
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Official Title:
OUTREACH PROG MGR III(P65NL)

Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:
98005-AS


The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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://oed.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will 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).

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Applications Open: Mar 27 2019 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: May 27 2019 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time


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