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The Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement (DDEEA), the central convener and leader for campus-wide diversity and inclusion outcomes at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is seeking a Director for Experiential Learning. This is a newly created position designed to assist DDEEA students in acquiring a variety of impactful experiential learning experiences that facilitate their success in college and beyond.

Expected responsibilities for this position include the following:
- Oversee and manage the Internship Program and provide a strategic plan for growth. The position is expected to hold discussions with strategic partners/collaborators to support the growth of the program, including but not limited to academic departments/programs on campus and community organizations off-campus.
- Oversee and manage the Global Scholars Scholarship Program and provide a strategic plan for growth. The growth area includes but is not limited to strengthening/expanding our partnership with the International Academic Program to provide study away and study abroad opportunities to meet the needs of diverse students.
- Oversee and manage expanded undergraduate research support for DDEEA students, especially those outside of the McNair Scholars Program. This work includes but is not limited to working with DDEEA staff to increase awareness of undergraduate research opportunities in divisional students and support those interested in gaining such opportunities, as well as serving as a liaison to staff/faculty interested in being research mentors to DDEEA students and proving support to these mentors. This position is expected to provide a strategic vision for re-vitalizing a STEM Initiatives Program designed to broaden interest and access to STEM careers in diverse students.

The Director for Experiential Learning reports to the Assistant Vice Provost of High Impact Practices within the Division of Diversity, Equity and Educational Achievement (DDEEA).

About the Division of Diversity, Equity and Educational Achievement (DDEEA)
Under the direction of the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Diversity & Inclusion, Vice Provost and Chief Diversity Officer (DVCDI/VPCDO), the Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement (DDEEA/Division) supports the mission of the University of Wisconsin-Madison as it works to create a diverse, inclusive, and excellent learning and work environment for all students, faculty, staff, alumni, and partners at the university. The DDEEA?s priorities are to increase access for underrepresented minorities in STEM; eliminate the achievement gap between majority and underrepresented students; recruit and retain more diverse students, faculty and staff; prepare all of our students to thrive personally and professionally in a world that is diverse, global, and interconnected; and enhance the campus climate to ensure every member of the UW community knows they belong. The DDEEA is comprised of administrative, education, scholarship, and service programs whose work overlaps with the core values of community, inclusion, organizational excellence, transparency, accountability, and social justice. The DDEEA collaborates, leads, and consults in efforts to seed new initiatives and coordinate numerous institutional efforts to support, guide, and promote these priorities.

• 20% Serves as the unit liaison by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to advocate for access, inclusion, and student success within the university
• 20% Develops diversity outreach and engagement programs to contribute to the enrichment of the university community
• 20% Directs the development of long-range and short term strategic plans and initiatives and aligns unit objectives to ensure the appropriate use of financial, administrative, and staffing resources and adherence to regulations and institutional policies
• 15% Exercises 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 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees
• 15% Evaluates and implements best practices in recruitment, retention, and engagement of marginalized, underrepresented, and targeted minority student populations, leveraging data, assessment, and technology to drive outcomes
• 5% Leads the planning and execution of advising, academic events, and programs
• 5% Supporting grant writing activities

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Required
Master's Degree


Preferred
PhD or equivalent terminal degree

Required Qualifications:
- Experience with implementing and/or managing programs that support student success
- Experience with supporting and/or managing undergraduate research activities
- Experience with managing cross-unit collaborations in a higher education setting


Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with programs that support diverse students
- Experience in implementing and/or managing student experiential learning programs
- Experience in supporting the mentors of experiential learning programs, such as professional development/training of mentors
- Experience with grant writing and applications, especially those related to supporting experiential learning and professional development of diverse students
- Experience in providing academic and/or professional development support to STEM students
- Understanding of the experiential learning landscape of UW-Madison; experience in managing these programs at UW-Madison strongly preferred

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $84,800 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Qualified applicants should expect a range of pay between $87,000 and $94,000, but the offered pay will be dependent on qualifications and experience of the chosen applicant.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

To begin the application process, click the "apply now" button. Please submit a curriculum vitae and letter of interest. In your cover letter detail how your related work experience and professional background align with the qualifications and duties in this job description.

Kayla Eckerty
kayla.eckerty@wisc.edu
608-890-4609
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

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The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.