UW-Superior

Vacancy Announcement

ASSOCIATE OUTREACH SPECIALIST

Early Adopters Project

(Temporary 18 month position)

Diversity is a valued asset at the University of Wisconsin-Superior, and we strive to offer quality programs in an environment of trust and cooperation that centers on the worth of all individuals.  The University is seeking candidates who will contribute to the achievement of this goal.

Position:          Associate Outreach Specialist

Project Coordinator for Sustainable Twin Ports Early Adopters Project. 

Duties:             Establish and maintain project office and provide day-to-day management and logistical support for all aspects of the Early Adopters project. 

                        To view the position description, click here.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in management, finance, sustainability or environment or closely related field.  Strong communication skills, strong computer skills, and demonstrated passion for environmental and economic sustainability.

Salary:             UWS offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Start Date:       May, 2008.

To apply:         Send an application packet including 1) letter of application, 2) resume, 3) unofficial transcripts, and 4) contact information for three references.  Review of completed applications will commence on April 21 and will continue until position is filled.  Send applications via US mail, fax or e-mail to:

                        Early Adopters Search Committee

                          c/o Jerry Hembd

                        University of Wisconsin-Superior

                        Belknap & Catlin, PO Box 2000

                        Superior, Wisconsin 54880-4500

Phone: (715) 394-8208

                        E-mail: jhembd@uwsuper.edu

UW-Superior:  A Special Place:

The University of Wisconsin-Superior is Wisconsin’s leading public liberal arts college.  Established in 1893 with a mission to train teachers, it later became a part of the University of Wisconsin-system, and in 1998 was designated as Wisconsin’s Public Liberal Arts College by the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents.  The University serves 2,900 traditional and non-traditional students and is dedicated to the integration of liberal and professional studies and serving a diverse student population.  UW-Superior maintains the values of its founding as a teacher education college through emphasis on excellence in teaching as well as service to the community and region.  The core mission is student-centered and values oriented, as the institution fosters intellectual growth and career preparation within a liberal arts tradition that emphasizes individual attention and embodies respect for diverse cultures and multiple voices.  The richness of programs lend to a very personalized educational environment that integrates theory and practice, liberal and professional education, teaching, scholarship, and creativity.  At UW-Superior, we promote the values of academic excellence, integrity, and community within a collegial environment.  At the core of our values are mutual respect and appreciation for diversity.

The names of nominees and applicants who have not requested in writing that their identities be kept confidential, and of all finalists, will be released upon request.  Employment will require a criminal background check.  A pending criminal charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant.  In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

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