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How much do summer programming jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for summer programming in Milwaukee, WI is $87,634.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61,600.00 and $114,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is summer programming?

Summer programming refers to a variety of organized educational or recreational activities offered during the summer months, typically for children and teenagers. These programs can include academic enrichment, coding or computer science classes, sports, arts, and other specialized interests. Summer programming provides opportunities for learning new skills, socializing, and keeping students engaged while school is out. Many organizations, schools, and camps offer summer programming to help participants continue their development in a fun and supportive environment.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a summer programming coordinator?

In a summer programming role, your daily responsibilities often include planning, organizing, and leading activities or workshops for participants, whether they are children, teens, or adults. You’ll coordinate with other team members to ensure that the program schedule runs smoothly, adapt activities to meet group needs, and foster a positive, inclusive environment. Additionally, you may be responsible for managing supplies, handling participant questions, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Collaboration and flexibility are key, as each day can bring new challenges and rewarding experiences.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a summer program coordinator?

To thrive as a Summer Program Coordinator, you need strong organizational skills, experience in youth program planning, and often a background in education or recreation. Familiarity with scheduling software, registration systems, and first aid/CPR certification is typically required. Leadership, creativity, and effective communication are standout soft skills for engaging participants and managing diverse teams. These skills ensure safe, enjoyable, and smoothly run programs that meet the needs of children and families.

What is the difference between Summer Programming vs Summer Camp Counselor?

AspectSummer ProgrammingSummer Camp Counselor
Required CredentialsVaries; often includes teaching or activity certificationsTypically requires youth supervision experience; certifications like CPR may be preferred
Work EnvironmentEducational settings, community centers, or specialized programsOutdoor or recreational camp settings, often in nature
Employer & Industry UsageSchools, nonprofits, educational organizationsSummer camps, recreational organizations
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding program roles, qualifications, and responsibilitiesLearning about youth supervision and camp activities

Summer Programming involves developing and managing educational or activity-based programs, often in formal settings. Summer Camp Counselors focus on supervising and engaging children in outdoor or recreational activities at camps. While both roles involve working with youth during summer, Summer Programming emphasizes program development and instruction, whereas Summer Camp Counselors focus on supervision and activity facilitation.

What are the most commonly searched types of Programming jobs in Milwaukee, WI?

The most popular types of Programming jobs in Milwaukee, WI are:

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Infographic showing various Summer Programming job openings in Milwaukee, WI as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 31% Full Time, 60% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,634 per year, or $42.1 per hour.

Upward Bound Program Director

Milwaukee, WI • On-site

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 10K+ employees
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Posted 19 days ago

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Job description

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.Position Title:Upward Bound Program DirectorJob Category:Academic StaffEmployment Type:RegularJob Profile:Pre-College Services ManagerJob Duties:

The Director of TRIO Upward Bound provides strategic leadership and oversight for the federally funded Upward Bound program, ensuring alignment with U.S. Department of Education TRIO grant guidelines, institutional goals, and student success priorities. Upward Bound serves eligible high school students by providing academic enrichment, college readiness programming, advising, and support services designed to promote postsecondary enrollment, persistence, and completion.

The Director is responsible for short- and long-range planning, program implementation, compliance, federal reporting, budget oversight, curriculum development, and staff supervision. The Director ensures that all grant objectives, regulatory requirements, and performance measures are met.

The Director of TRIO Upward Bound is responsible for the management and leadership of the program. This position ensures that all grant objectives and compliance requirements are met while fostering an environment that supports academic preparation, personal development, and college readiness of low-income, first-generation, and academically under-prepared high school participants.

The Director executes strategic goals and operational plans, organizes and implements academic year and summer programming and services, manages staff performance, monitors program outcomes, and oversees budget execution. The role requires consistent evaluation of program effectiveness, preparation of annual performance reports and required federal documentation, and ongoing engagement with campus and community stakeholders to advance the mission of the Upward Bound program and the Center for Pre-College Programs. The Director also leads the development and submission of the program's competitive five-year grant renewal to the U.S. Department of Education.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership, Planning & Compliance

  • Provide strategic leadership and vision for the Upward Bound program in alignment with institutional and federal priorities.

  • Develop and implement short- and long-range program plans consistent with U.S. Department of Education TRIO guidelines.

  • Ensure full compliance with the Higher Education Act and all applicable federal, state, and institutional regulations.

  • Communication with the U.S. Department of Education regarding grant performance and compliance matters.

  • Monitor program performance objectives and implement continuous improvement strategies.

Grant Administration, Reporting & Data Management

  • Prepare and submit required internal and external reports, including the Annual Performance Report (APR), budgets, and other federal documentation.

  • Lead the development and submission of the competitive five-year federal grant renewal.

  • Maintain data systems to track participant eligibility, services, outcomes, and performance measures through secondary completion and post secondary enrollment/persistence

  • Ensure accurate documentation of services, expenditures, and participant records in compliance with federal regulations.

  • Use data to inform strategic planning, curriculum development, and program enhancements.

Program Design, Curriculum & Student Services

  • Oversee the design and implementation of academic year and summer programming, including academic instruction, tutoring, mentoring, college readiness workshops, and enrichment activities.

  • Develop and execute curriculum aligned with college access and academic skill-building objectives.

  • Ensure delivery of comprehensive advising and support services for participants and families.

  • Monitor and verify participant eligibility, academic progress, and engagement in program services.

Personnel, Budget & Operational Management

  • Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate professional staff, student employees, and instructional personnel.

  • Manage and monitor program budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and compliance with federal funding regulations.

  • Oversee payroll, contracts, and resource allocation to support program implementation.

  • Ensure implementation of risk management, student safety protocols, and institutional youth protection policies for all program activities, including residential programming

Recruitment, Partnerships & Institutional Engagement

  • Develop and implement recruitment strategies to identify and enroll eligible low-income, first-generation, and academically at-risk high school students.

  • Build and maintain partnerships with target schools, school districts, and community organizations.

  • Collaborate with campus units to support participant access and transition to post secondary education

  • Represent Upward Bound and the Center for Pre-College Programs at meetings, events, and conferences.

Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission of Upward Bound, the Center for Pre-College Programs, and the Division of Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Success.

Key Job Responsibilities:
  • Develops, facilitates, and evaluates educational pre-college program content and materials
  • Advises institutional or divisional leadership on pre-college program services and student needs
  • Oversees design, drafting, and scheduling of program specific materials and resources for an educational pre-college program
  • Promotes and maintains internal and external partnerships
  • Manages operating policies and procedures to comply with regulations, institutional policies, and pre-college program unit objectives
  • May monitor pre-college program budget
Department: Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Success

The Division of Strategic Enrollment Management & Student Success (SEMSS) is responsible for advancing UWM's student enrollment, persistence, and completion goals across the full student lifecycle-from recruitment and admission through financial aid, advising, retention, career readiness, and degree completion. Guided by a shared set of divisional core values, SEMSS serves as both an operational hub and strategic partner to academic units and central administration in shaping institutional enrollment and student success outcomes. SEMSS encompasses 11 departments, 160 full-time employees, and 350 student employees.

Compensation: $55,000 - $65,000Required Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in education, counseling, liberal arts, or a related field (conferred at time of application).

  • At least three (3) years of professional experience with program coordination or management in education, counseling/advising, pre-college programming, and/or student support services.

  • Experience working with low-income, first-generation, underrepresented, and/or academically disadvantaged students.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated experience with federal grant writing, including development and submission of competitive proposals (e.g., TRIO or similar programs).

  • Experience with budget development, fiscal oversight, and financial reporting.

  • Experience with program administration and supervision of professional and/or student staff.

  • Experience with program evaluation, data collection, curriculum development, and reporting systems.

  • Experience with K-12 school districts and community-based organizations, outreach, recruitment, and partnership development.

Education: Master's degree in education, counseling, liberal arts, or a related field (conferred at time of application).

How to Apply:

Please note: Applicants who applied for the previous posting must re-apply in order to be considered for this employment opportunity.

Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide:

1. Cover letter

2. Resume/CV that addresses your professional level work experience as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications.

Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates' application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

Contact Information:

For Questions, please contact Luke Messmann at MessmanL@uwm.edu

Reasonable Accommodations
Pursuant to university policy, UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWMis a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law.UWMwill not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBCand Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check.UWMtakes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For theUWMAnnual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, seehttp://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM's Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.
Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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