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ACADEMIC PROGRAM MANAGER
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee - Milwaukee, WI
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About the position
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsin's second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 146 top research universities recognized as 'R1' by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Along with its main campus in Milwaukee, UWM has a branch campus in Waukesha. UWM celebrates, values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all. Learn more here: https://uwm.edu/community-empowerment-institutional-inclusivity/about/ The Electa Quinney Institute (EQI) for American Indian Education was founded at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) in 2010. It grew out of an endowed professorship in American Indian education established in 1999 through a gift from the Indian Community School to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. We have since grown to oversee the American Indian Student Center as well as the American Indian Studies Program. We currently employ eight staff who facilitate our mission to strengthen and celebrate American Indian education at the local, regional and national level with strong connections to indigenous teaching practices around the globe. At our core, we are a research institute which promotes the flourishing of American Indian peoples, communities and environments. We are interested in research at the intersection of Indigenous languages and the practice of maintaining life-giving systems in our surroundings. We also facilitate the teaching of three Indigenous languages at UWM (Ojibwe, Potawatomi and Oneida), run two scholarship programs, an Artist in Residence Program, and support student programming. The Institute's namesake, Electa Quinney, is recognized as Wisconsin's first public school teacher. A member of the Stockbridge-Mohican tribe, she taught American Indian and white children in a one-room log school which opened in 1828.
Responsibilities
- Develop, evaluate, and implement recruitment efforts to support Native American students.
- Create and manage student programs and provide training on Indigenous pedagogical perspectives.
- Support students to successfully complete their Education degree within the terms of the grant funding.
- Oversee financial compliance and grant management.
- Develop partnerships and coordinate initiatives associated with the grant.
- Design and evaluate interventions, programs, and services for American Indian students supported by the grant funding.
- Facilitate cross-unit recruiting efforts to raise awareness and involvement in multicultural programming.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Education, Psychology, Public Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field.
- At least 3 years teaching in classrooms (K through 12) with appropriate licensure (expired within 3 years) OR as administrator in K through 12 educational setting.
- At least 3 years of experience with Federal Grant management.
- Organizational and project management experience.
- Strong experience in using office software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
- Experience with grant/sponsored program offices, reporting requirements and budget rules in higher education.
Nice-to-haves
- PhD (or ABD) in Education, Public Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field.
- 5 or more years of experience in program management, preferably within an academic setting.
- Experience working with Department of Education and Office of Indian Education grants.
- Experience working with a web-based financial reporting system such as WISER.
- Experience working with diverse populations, particularly Indigenous communities.
- Strong engagement with Indigenous Education and documented community commitment.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Extensive leave package including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays.
