Program Coordinator, Mcneely Prison Education Consortium

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Posting Number 201104042 Position Title Program Coordinator, McNeely Prison Education Consortium State WI Employment Status Full Time Position Status Limited Term If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant) 04/30/2026 Position Type Staff Job Family Student Engagement and Program Development Position Overview

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Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can make the difference in the lives of students and faculty? We're always looking for highly talented individuals to join our team - people who think big, care deeply, and believe in being the difference in their work and community.

We prioritize student success, access to education, and service in our work to educate well-rounded servant leaders who transform their fields, our society and the world. Our Catholic, Jesuit approach emphasizes student engagement with the world around them and formation of the heart and mind.

We believe in our mission: The search for truth, the discovery and sharing of knowledge, the fostering of personal and professional excellence, the promotion of a life of faith, and the development of leadership expressed in service to others. These core values guide our relationships with our students, each other, and our community.

Marquette University offers a rich and competitive Total Rewards package including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) with up to 8% company match, 5 weeks of time off, and tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents with no payback requirement! For more information, please view the 2024 Total Rewards Guide.

This role will support the development and implementation of the McNeely Prison Education Consortium, which has funding support from multiple sources including the US Department of Education, The Mellon Foundation, and other potential funders. MPEC serves as the degree pathway for system-impacted students that have been admitted into the Educational Preparedness Program (EPP). The consortium is the multi-institutional initiative entity that organizes and coordinates higher education in prison efforts in the Milwaukee and Racine area. The Program Coordinator will work closely with the MPEC director and EPP staff to develop, coordinate, and implement MPEC policies and procedures. This position will also be leading day-to-day logistics associated with the operation of the consortium.

This is your next opportunity to join an organization that invests in their employees' career journey by diversifying their skills, deepening their expert knowledge, encouraging a healthy work-life balance, focusing on personal wellbeing, providing leadership training, and sustaining a culture of respect and inclusion.

Duties and Responsibilities

1.Implement logistical operations for programming and curricula between Marquette and consortium partner schools in the Milwaukee and Racine area.

2.Will be responsible for maintaining the calendar of MPEC programming, workshops, and events. Management & dissemination of forthcoming newsletter. Maintain database, files, and records in SharePoint/Microsoft Teams.

3.Maintain communication and formalize relationships with our Community Partners. Also work with MPEC director to facilitate conversations and coordination with potential future MPEC partner schools.

4.Develop and Implement opportunities for collaboration with various campus departments.

5.Coordinate and manage formal document, articulation agreements, and MOU's with DOC and MPEC partnering schools

6.Provide supervisory support overseeing the work of graduate assistants and undergraduate interns in collaboration with MPEC Director and the EPP team

7.Manage relationships and connections with DOC personal working in MPEC DOC facilities

8.Assist with the recruitment, interviewing, selection, and training of MPEC staff and future student workers, etc.

9.Research and assist in best practices in policy design and provide unique recommendations to meet unique programmatic requirements. Implement policies to formalize program processes.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Bachelor's degree

A minimum of 4 years of related experience

Ability to work independently and to prioritize and execute multiple tasks consistent with assigned timeline

Able to work in a team environment

Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to deal with diverse constituencies

Strong computer competency, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (including Access), and web-based and social media applications

Demonstrated attention to detail, professional attitude, and ability to maintain confidentiality

Expressed commitment to and support of Project objectives

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Prior supervisory experience

1-3 years' experience with working in higher education

Spanish language proficiency

Dedication to diversity

Department Social & Cultural Science Posting Date 05/07/2024 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants EOE Statement

It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.

Required Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a bachelor's degree?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have at least 4 years of related experience?

• yes

• no