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The Career Events and Programs Coordinator will work collaboratively with SuccessWorks staff to design, implement, and continuously enhance career development programs that support student success. This role will develop and manage systems that foster strong partnerships with key stakeholders—including employers, faculty, and campus collaborators—to broaden program reach and increase participation. Additionally, the Coordinator will lead efforts to collect program data and the development of impact reports that highlight key outcomes, emerging trends, and opportunities for growth.

The primary areas of responsibility include:

• Career Program Development & Student Engagement: Support the design and implementation of student career development programs that foster meaningful engagement and learning. Lead the continuous improvement of programs by evaluating student feedback and outcomes, and recommending enhancements that align with strategic goals and evolving student needs.
• Stakeholder Engagement Systems & Participation Growth: Develop and implement systems that strengthen collaboration with internal and external stakeholders—including employers, faculty, and campus partners—to increase engagement and attendance in career development programs.
• Program Insights & Impact Reporting: Lead the collection of program data to inform strategic decisions and demonstrate impact. Collaborate on the development of reports that highlight outcomes, trends, and opportunities for improvement across career programs.

This position reports to the Associate Director of Programs and Impact.

Key job responsibilities:

• Develops and delivers career development programming and resource materials across various mediums to provide education to students

• Responds to questions and provides information regarding student services, policies, procedures, and employment preparation

• May identify and maintain a professional network of employers or other stakeholders to facilitate career exploration and employment opportunities for students

• Educates or advises students and recent alumni individually or in groups through various mediums about career exploration, self-assessment, skills, materials development, and career decisions

• Participates in the campus-wide career services community, providing input to leadership regarding the development of advising, recruitment, and co/curricular programs offered by the school/college/unit

Department:

College of Letters & Science, SuccessWorks

SuccessWorks at the College of Letters & Science (L&S) prepares its undergraduates for life-long success through its programs, advising, and courses. SuccessWorks supports over 18,000 L&S students as they explore their interests and aspirations, engage in career exploration and development, and prepare for a career beyond UW-Madison.

Compensation:

The expected salary range for this position is $50,000 up to $60,000 (12-month) for highly experienced candidates. Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see

Required qualifications:

• At least one year of professional experience in event planning and execution, or equivalent graduate or student staff experience.

Preferred qualifications:

• Manage multiple projects, programs, and priorities at the same time while maintaining attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to provide excellent customer service to key stakeholders.
• Experience collaborating across multiple departments, units or functional areas.
• Experience with data entry and maintaining event registration systems.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree Required

How to apply:

To begin the application process, click the "Apply" button. Please submit a resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, detail your experience:

• Working in a role focused on event planning and execution
• Managing multiple projects or priorities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
• Providing exceptional customer service to key stakeholders
• Collaborating across multiple departments or functions
• Data entry or event registration systems

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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.

Contact information:

Lauralee Wheeler, lauralee.wheeler@wisc.edu

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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.

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

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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