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University of Wisconsin–Madison · Onsite · Green Bay, WI

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Position Title:

Program Coordinator

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Student Affairs Program Specialist

Job Duties:

The Program Coordinator for the Student Engagement Center plays a vital role in advancing UW-Green Bay’s mission of empowering student success, expanding access, fostering belonging, and strengthening connections across our campus and region. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Student Engagement, this position leads high-impact engagement opportunities through Fraternity and Sorority Life advising and development, community engagement and service initiatives, and oversight of the Campus Cupboard. The Program Coordinator partners with students, colleagues, and community stakeholders to create meaningful experiences that promote leadership, civic engagement, personal growth, and a strong sense of place and pride for all students. This role directly supports UW-Green Bay’s strategic priorities of Student Success, Inclusivity, and Community Connections while helping to ensure every student feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to thrive.


The Program Coordinator serves as a student development expert, designing and facilitating innovative educational programs, coordinating student-centered initiatives, analyzing program outcomes, and developing communications that advance divisional and institutional goals. The successful candidate will embrace UW-Green Bay’s culture of Advancing Fearlessly, Empowering Success, Providing Access, Building Community, and Expressing Gratitude, while contributing to a university that boldly meets challenges, embraces diversity, and serves the region through education and engagement. We seek a collaborative professional who is passionate about helping students learn, lead, serve, and succeed because at UW-Green Bay, Together, We Rise.

Key Job Responsibilities:

  • Organizes student-focused programming and resources to promote new and ongoing educational initiatives
  • Writes, edits, and publishes content for various communication projects and marketing platforms to align with strategic initiatives and established communication campaigns
  • Creates and maintains schedules, logistics, and resources for one or multiple student affairs programs, activities, and/or services
  • Generates and analyzes reports of curricular and unit outcomes
  • Serve on University Committees, Task Forces, and more as requested Participate in Division and campus-wide committee and working groups and support other duties as assigned
  • Serves as a subject matter expert regarding student affairs to internal and external stakeholders

Department:

Student Engagement


Compensation:

Minimum compensation of $46,000.


Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution at time of application
  • Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse student population, creating a culture of inclusion
  • Demonstrated experience proof reading and editing print materials
  • Have the ability to delegate and prioritize work

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Membership in a fraternity or sorority
  • Previous experience working with diverse populations and/or diversity issues on a college/university campus
  • Experience working with fraternities and sororities or student organizations
  • Experience working with volunteer management or programs
  • Master’s degree in College Student Personnel or related field

Conditions of Appointment:

The home campus of this position is Green Bay and the successful candidate may occasionally be required to travel to or work at the Marinette, Sheboygan or Manitowoc Campus, based on operational needs. 


Position is a full-time Academic Staff appointment. A pre-employment education check which includes, but is not limited to, the verification of academic credentials will be conducted on the finalist(s). A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s) and if there is prior work history within the last 7 years with Universities of Wisconsin, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.


The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.


How to Apply:

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Please be sure to complete all required fields, and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. Please include the following documents:

  • Cover letter specifically addressing qualifications for the essential job functions
  • Resume

Application Deadline:

To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Sunday October 25th, 2026.


Contact Information:

If you have any questions, need accommodations, or submitted your application with missing materials, call or email:


Human Resources

Phone: (920) 465-2390

Email: [email protected]

The Successful Candidate

The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace.  The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence.  

 

In addition, the successful candidate will have strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills, demonstrated integrity and strong leadership, and the willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The University invites applicants who are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for students and the community by embracing the educational value of diversity, promoting environmental sustainability, encouraging engaged citizenship, and serving as an intellectual, cultural, and economic resource. 

Benefit Details 

The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees. For benefits eligible positions, this includes several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family. Our benefits package also includes dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts. We participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), where employer contributions begin immediately, and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service. The Universities of Wisconsin also provides supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation. 

 

In addition, eligible employees receive several types of paid leave benefits, which are prorated for employees working less than 100%. This includes 9 legal holidays, 36 hours of personal holiday and between 96-130 hours of sick leave annually and paid parental leave. Eligible employees earn 13-27 days of vacation each year, depending on years of service and employment type. 

For more details, please review the benefit quick guide linked below. 

 

Employee Misconduct 

All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of employee misconduct, sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same misconduct, sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked. 

 

Confidentiality Statement  

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis.Stat. sec. 19.36(7).  

 

Annual Security Report

For more information regarding the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and the surrounding area, see our Campus and Community section. For Campus Safety information see our University Police website and our Annual Security Report (for a paper copy please contact the Office of Human Resources at (920) 465-2390). This report includes statistics about reported crimes, as well as information about crime prevention and campus security policies and procedures. 

 

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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How this Program Officer salary compares

This role pays $46,000/yr — below the typical range for Program Officer roles.

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