Programs Manager Civil Dialogue and Civic Engagement

University of Wisconsin La Crosse; Town of Bangor (WI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

University of Wisconsin La Crosse is seeking a Program Manager for the Center for Civil Dialogue and Civic Engagement to oversee daily operations, develop educational programming, and support campus climate initiatives.

Responsibilities include coordinating events, supervising student staff, managing budgets, and collaborating across university departments to advance student success and civic engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, sociology, ethnic & racial studies, communications, or related field.
• Minimum of 3+ years' experience working with students from varying backgrounds.
• Experience coordinating large-scale campus events and initiatives, including budgeting and assessment.
• Experience designing and leading educational workshops and professional development sessions.
• Experience training and supervising student staff.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain CDCE website, social media, and marketing materials.
• Assist the director with reports including End of Year and AIDAC reports.
• Support budget planning, purchase orders, invoices, payments, and financial reconciliation.
• Collaborate with campus partners to design campus-wide programs and events.
• Supervise the CDCE student staff and Campus Thread operations.
• Lead community-building initiatives and assess program effectiveness.

Skills

Student engagement

Event coordination

Budgeting

Communication skills

Teamwork

Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Shop UW+

Peoplesoft

Qualtrics

Canvas

Job description

University of Wisconsin La Crosse is seeking a Program Manager for the Center for Civil Dialogue and Civic Engagement to oversee daily operations, develop educational programming, and support campus climate initiatives.

Responsibilities include coordinating events, supervising student staff, managing budgets, and collaborating across university departments to advance student success and civic engagement.