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Job Category: Academic Staff
Employment Type: Regular
Job Profile: Outreach Associate
Job Summary:
The University of Wisconsin-Madison's Chazen Museum of Art seeks an Education Coordinator (EC) to support the administrative implementation of K-12, university, and adult learning programs at the museum. Reporting to the Chief Engagement Officer, the EC implements outreach programming by serving as a point of contact for schools and outside groups, scheduling tours and class visits, organizing materials for the Chazen's Museum Guides, and helping greet groups at the museum. The EC maintains reporting data across teaching and learning initiatives and supports evaluation and analysis. Taking a more public-facing role, the EC also contributes to educational initiatives by leading or co-leading some group visits through exhibitions and collection galleries and by flexing to support select public programs. Through these efforts, the EC promotes the Chazen as a welcoming place and helps expand access to the museum.
Key Job Responsibilities:

• Tracks program evaluation and incorporates feedback for improvement

• Procures and maintains course materials and supplies

• Helps design marketing materials and promotions for programs

• Implements initiatives and events that serve the target audience

• Teaches culturally relevant educational programs to adults and youth using learner-centered activities and lessons

Department:
Chazen Museum of Art
Compensation:
The starting rate for this position is $47,000/year but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid-time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. Please review the summary of benefits for more information.
Qualifications:

• 2+ years experience in administrative work (e.g. scheduling, data management, logistics coordination).
• 1+ years of experience leading group activities in an arts, educational, or setting.
• Experience evaluating, reviewing, or tracking activities in a workplace.
• Well-developed interpersonal, communication, and hospitality skills.
• A proven ability to productively collaborate with varying groups and individuals that have different needs.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, including experience in coordinating multiple projects simultaneously in an organized and time efficient manner with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to a variety of situations, experiment, and solve problems in a flexible and creative way.
• Demonstrated ability to receive input and feedback from a range of sources and to implement feedback in an appropriate manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team, exercise judgement, establish priorities, and manage projects with varying levels of supervision.
• Proven ability to adjust as new projects are assigned.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Office Suite and the proven ability to learn new systems.

Education:
Bachelor's Degree in arts, education, humanities, or related field is preferred.
Additional Information:
Typical work schedule of 8:30am-5:00pm M-F, with some flexibility possible. Occasional nights and weekends required. Work is primarily performed on-site, working 10 hours per week from the visitor services desk. Work entails movement through office space and the galleries. One day per week of remote work may be approved.
How to Apply:
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• Cover Letter
• Resume
• References

Contact Information:
Serena Boman, HR Generalist, hr@chancellor.wisc.edu
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