ACADEMIC PROGRAM SPECIALIST

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee - Milwaukee, WI

Part-time - Mid Level

Milwaukee, WI

Educational Services

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. The mission of the Helen Bader Office of Applied Gerontology is to promote optimal aging and strengthen connections with community partners by advancing opportunities in gerontology education, research and training for students, faculty, and the community. Reporting to the Endowed Chair, Office of Applied Gerontology, this position coordinates certain education and program initiatives in the Office of Applied Gerontology (OAG). This position will collaborate with campus Schools and Colleges and the wider community to foster interdisciplinary growth and maturation of aging education and training initiatives. This is a 51% fixed term academic staff position.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Graduate Certificate in Applied Gerontology (GCAG) including course inclusion across campus units and manage student enrollment and advising.
• Notify certificate students about scholarship opportunities and revise curriculum to ensure significant content in aging.
• Promote and publicize GCAG, including the Online Option to professionals in the community.
• Manage student enrollment and advising for the Undergraduate Social Work Minor in Aging (MIA) and notify MIA students about scholarship opportunities.
• Promote and publicize the Minor to undergraduate social work students.
• Coordinate the reimplementation of the Undergraduate Certificate in Healthy Aging (UCHA) and manage student enrollment and advising.
• Serve as Advisor of Student Gerontology Association (SGA), providing support and attending meetings and events.
• Help to recruit SGA officers and members and promote SGA to students at UWM.
• Co-coordinate with team members on OAG events including planning the Open House and World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Event.
• Maintain membership on relevant committees such as BSW Committee, MSW Online Advisory Committee, and HBSSW Scholarship Committee.

Requirements

• Masters in social work (MSW)
• At least 5 years' experience in social work practice
• Certified AARP Disrupt Aging Educator or similar certification
• At least 5 years' experience developing and revising gerontology curriculum
• At least 5 years' experience with student advising in a higher education setting
• At least 5 years' experience supervising and coordinating internships

Nice-to-haves

• Licensure at the APSW or higher
• Event planning experience
• Ability to develop relationships with a wide variety of community stakeholders
• Ability to work cross campus developing curriculum and aging initiatives
• Experience working with student organizations or associations

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Extensive leave package including vacation, sick leave, personal holiday, and paid legal holidays