Outreach Program Coordinator

Social Science Research Services (SSRS) serves social science researchers in the College of Letters and Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, including the Department of Sociology. The central function of SSRS is to provide specialized, high-quality services to advance interdisciplinary social science research at the UW-Madison. SSRS provides primary support to researchers affiliated with the Center for Demography and Ecology (CDE) and Center for Demography of Health and Aging (CDHA).

SSRS, in collaboration with Sociology, is seeking an experienced events and communication professional to support the mission of SSRS and its affiliated research centers, along with Sociology. Priorities of this position will be split between planning research-related events, including conferences, seminars, public outreach events, and execution and the dissemination of research findings via newsletters, social media, and web content. The successful candidate will work closely with the Directors of CDE and CDHA, SSRS Director and other SSRS staff, and Sociology staff. This position will help develop and implement comprehensive outreach and communication strategies.

The work schedule is partially remote with the expectation to work in office 3 days per week.

• Identifies, promotes, and maintains internal and external partnerships to promote the outreach program

• Schedules and secures logistics and resources in support of an outreach program

• Schedules day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers

• Identifies opportunities for program improvement or new outreach program development

• Translates and disseminates research findings into stories, newsletters, press releases, and social media content for a wide variety of audiences and platforms

• Directs the implementation of program policies and procedures

Colleges of Letters & Science / Social Science Research Services (SSRS)

The typical starting salary for this position will be between $55,000 - $65,000 for experienced candidates. Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays and paid time off; competitive insurance and saving accounts; and retirement benefits.

• Minimum one year of professional experience in communications
• Experience with event planning
• Demonstrated ability to perform independently

• Evidence of written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational abilities
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Experience in collaborating across teams
• Experience and/or knowledge of designing and implementing events that translate research to the public and to scientific and policy communities

• Bachelor's degree preferably in Journalism, Communications, Sociology, Public Health, Public Policy, or related field

Click the "Apply" button to start the application process.

You will be prompted to upload the following documents:

-Resume

-Letter of Qualifications/Cover Letter

Applicants should attach a letter of qualifications/cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. Please note, there is only one attachment field. You must upload all of your documents in the attachment field.

Once finalists are identified, they will be asked to provide names and contact information for at least three professional references, including a current/former supervisor. References will not be contacted without advanced notice.

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.

Aaron Crandall, aaron.crandall@wisc.edu

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