Program Specialist/Outreach Coordinator

The program specialist/outreach coordinator is responsible for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral program support within the Henry Predolin School of Nursing, Business, Education, and Health Sciences (SoNBEHS). Primarily, the program specialist/outreach coordinator is responsible for coordinating student services for nursing and health science programs for the SoNBEHS. Operating under the auspices of the Dean, this position coordinates student advising and academic services. The incumbent must actively support the mission of the college by working with faculty, staff, and students to share in our core values - truth, compassion, justice, partnership, and community.

Academic

• Coordinates academic activities and services within assigned programs (Nursing, Radiography, and Sonography).
• Provides linkages between assigned programs to promote consistency and coordination in efforts across programs.
• Performs advising and teaching roles as assigned.
• Assists with fulfilling accreditation requirements. 

Governance 

• Provides coordination of program planning for assigned programs.
• Communicates and coordinates effectively with faculty.
• Serves as the programs’ advocate within the SoNBEHS
• Collaborates with the SoNBEHS Assessment Committee and Undergraduate Curriculum Committee to plan assessment activities, using data for program quality improvement.

 Development/Outreach

• Facilitates staff development efforts related to advising.
• Enhances visibility of the program on and off campus.
• Works closely with faculty/staff in tracking student retention and progress.
• Assists in marketing and recruitment for students/faculty for new and existing programs.

Outreach 

• Support existing strategic partnerships and assist in the establishment of new partnerships.
• Build effective external partnerships. Network and travel regionally to build/expand on existing beneficial relationships.
• Identify target markets and community partnerships through market research, data analysis, and relationship cultivation to build successful new enrollment pipelines.
• Develop relationships between Edgewood College and the wider community.  Facilitate development, implementation, and annual assessment of recruitment plan for assigned programs.

• Bachelor’s degree and experience in working in an academic setting.
• Experience working with faculty development and working with administrative personnel.
• Possess public and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through collaborative decision-making and ability to work effectively with internal and external constituents.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing, Education, or a related field.
• Successful record of leadership and accomplishment in areas such as: negotiating between faculty, students and parents with academic concerns; strategic planning; faculty leadership; administration of exemplary academic programs with success in improving educational outcomes and student retention.
• Experience integrating communication, technology, and information resources into teaching and other operations of the college.
• Demonstrated success in attracting and retaining students from under-represented populations. 

To apply:  Send a cover letter, resume, and references to:

Edgewood College

Human Resources - PRSO

1000 Edgewood College Drive

Madison, WI 53711

E-mail: humanresources@edgewood.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer