University of Wisconsin-Madison · 15 hours ago
Public Engagement Manager
Madison, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expThe University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a Public Engagement Manager for the Chazen Museum of Art to enhance community and public learning through various programs and initiatives. The role involves overseeing public programs, collaborating with partners, and supporting educational initiatives while managing staff and resources.
EducationUniversities
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Supervises the implementation of outreach-program-focused strategic planning initiatives and objectives (25%)
May exercise supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 FTE or equivalent employees (10%)
Monitors the unit or program budget and approves program expenditures (5%)
Determines outreach program needs and the personnel resource allocation plan (15%)
Supervises the execution of all public events; contributes to broader education-centered visits from university and community stakeholders (20%)
Develops and implements operating policies and procedures to promote the outreach program in alignment with the strategic plan (10%)
Reviews recommendations for and provides input on the design and development of new outreach programs or services (15%)
Qualification
Required
4+ years experience in managing innovative and impactful public programs in higher education, museums, and/or the cultural organizations
Demonstrated experience in collaborating with partners to develop and execute multidisciplinary programs that advance learning, community-building, and/or social engagement
Successful track record in building and stewarding mutually beneficial relationships with and across diverse sets of stakeholders
Familiarity with facilitating discussion, audience engagement, and/or learning around works of art
Excellent organizational skills. Proven ability to take initiative, prioritize, set goals, and meet deadlines. Experienced in tackling large projects independently. Possesses a high attention to detail for executing events and navigating University policies
Excellent customer service, hospitality, and diplomacy skills, including ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, to extend welcome at all times, and to act with grace under pressure
Experience managing staff and/or cultivating healthy, high-performing collegial relationships
Bachelor's degree required
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Benefits
Generous paid time off
Competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance
Tax-advantaged savings accounts
Participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund
Company
University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a research institution providing education opportunities.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$24.76MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyHyundai Hope On WheelsNational Institute of Food and Agriculture
2024-09-17Grant· $2M
2024-08-28Grant· $0.4M
2024-06-26Grant· $1.31M
Leadership Team
Nita Ahuja
Dean School of Medicine and Public Health and Vice Chancellor for Medical Affairs
Page Moreau
Marketing Professor and Executive Director of the Center for Brand and Product Management
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