Youth Program Manager

University of Wisconsin-Stout; Menomonie (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin-Stout is seeking a Youth Program Manager to oversee STEAM camps and educational outreach initiatives. This role involves collaboration with academic departments to enhance youth programming and requires strong communication and organizational skills. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in education or a related field, with a preference for those holding a Master's degree. This full-time position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on youth education and programming.

Qualifications

• Experience developing educational outreach programs or project management skills.
• Understanding of youth needs or experience working with youth.

Responsibilities

• Manage STEAM camps and other pre-college programs.
• Develop and maintain collaborative programming initiatives.
• Promote partnerships and supervise staff.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

AI Tools

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Job Requirements

• Job ID: 21709
• The University of Wisconsin-Stout, Educational Pathways & Outreach Department, invites qualified candidates to apply for our Youth Program Manager position.
• The individual selected for this position serves as a liaison between the Education Pathways and Outreach Department and the Academic Colleges to support successful expansion of polytechnic programming geared primarily to youth audiences.
• This individual manages STEAM camps and other pre-college programs; plans, facilitates, and evaluates related events.
• Assists in the development of policy and procedures, performs management activities, and serves as a liaison for faculty, staff, and client audiences to develop, implement, and administer youth program activities with a goal of increasing diversified student pipeline activities and fosters 12-month campus programming.
• This position reports to the Associate Director of Continuing Education & Conferences.
• Responsibilities include developing, expanding, and maintaining collaborative STEAM camps and other pre-college programming initiatives, managing program administration activities, promoting partnerships, supervising staff, advising leadership, supporting credit-based initiatives, and utilizing tools for improvement.

Application Instructions

Applications received by Sunday, April 6, 2025, will be given full consideration. Apply at: UW Stout Careers. Required materials include a cover letter and resume. Final candidates must provide references. For assistance, contact Joel Helms or Iris Shipley via email.

Minimum/Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in education or related area.
• Understanding of youth needs or experience working with youth.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Experience developing educational outreach programs or project management skills.
• Highly desired: Master’s degree, teaching experience, camp counseling, First Aid/CPR, budget management, AI tools, commitment to inclusion, problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Project Management and Information Technology
• Industries: Higher Education