Odyssey Beyond Bars: Academic Programs Lead

University of Wisconsin

Madison (WI)

Hybrid

USD 56,000 - 69,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a public, land-grant institution extending the Wisconsin Idea through continuing studies and related programs. Odyssey Beyond Bars develops and administers prison-based education, coordinating with UW units, DOC staff, and partners.

The Program Manager oversees Odyssey Beyond Bars, plans academic offerings, supports instructors and tutors, orients new students, tracks program metrics, and ensures accessibility and inclusivity in a rapidly expanding higher

Qualifications

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, Blackboard or a similar LMS, WordPress, and the Adobe Suite.
Experience providing services to currently or formerly incarcerated people.

Responsibilities

Identifies, proposes, and implements new or revised unit operational policies and procedures to comply with regulations, institutional policies, and academic program objectives
Leads the development and implementation of academic program initiatives
Supporting non-traditional student populations and students with disabilities by addressing structural barriers and designing accessibility into every facet of the student experience
Serves as the liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups to identify and maintain academic program-related partnerships
Manages degree programs and/or certificates, high impact practice programming and events, and curriculum development and implementation
May exercise supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 FTE or equivalent employees
Provides full service advising resources and services, provides information about educational options and academic requirements, and communicates directly with students regarding all aspects of the advising process
Assists stakeholders with preparing and/or maintaining documentation, financial management, and/or reporting requirements related to sponsored grants, contracts, or agreements
May manage the unit budget and approve unit expenditures
Evaluates existing academic program strategy and makes recommendations to unit leadership for program enhancement
Planning, managing, and marketing events