Outreach Program Manager

University of Wisconsin-Madison

. Manage education and outreach efforts for WIPAC and IceCube .

Posted 10/22/2026part-timeMadison • Wisconsin • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing education and outreach programs, including strategic planning, grant writing, and community engagement. Proven ability to supervise staff, develop program content, and ensure compliance with organizational policies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Education And Outreach ManagementGrant Writing ExperienceSupervision ExperienceExcellent Communication SkillsBudget Monitoring

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Hard Skills

Outreach Programming DevelopmentMetrics ReportingEvent CoordinationPolicy DevelopmentProgram Expenditure Approval

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingTeam LeadershipPresentation SkillsStrategic OversightCommunity Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's LicensePre-Hire Driver Authorization Check

Industry Keywords

Physics KnowledgeOffice Of Youth ProtectionCompliance With UW PoliciesCriminal Background CheckOutreach Program Needs Assessment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage education and outreach efforts for WIPAC and IceCube
Provide strategic oversight of education and outreach programs and event coordination activities
Build relationships with external organizations
Ensure appropriate staffing for programming and compliance with UW policies
Participate in grant writing and prepare presentations
Interface with the IceCube collaboration on education, outreach, and community activities
Ensure delivery of broader impacts for grant proposals
Supervise the Outreach Specialist and E&O student assistants
Determine outreach program needs and personnel resource allocation
Supervise implementation of outreach-program-focused strategic planning initiatives and objectives
Develop and implement operating policies and procedures aligned with the strategic plan
Monitor the unit or program budget and approve program expenditures
Review recommendations and provide input on new outreach programs or services
Deliver outreach program content and materials to community members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Excellent written, oral, and personal communication skills
Experience developing and presenting outreach programming
At least 2 years of experience with supervision
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in communications, education, or related field
Knowledge of physics preferred
Experience presenting to a variety of audiences, including groups of students preferred
Experience reporting and presenting metrics preferred
Experience writing grant proposals preferred
Experience working with the Office of Youth Protection preferred
Occasional weekend and evening hours required
Occasional lifting/pushing/pulling up to 40 lbs required
Valid driver's license required
Pre-hire Driver Authorization Check required
Resume and cover letter required for application
Employment may require a criminal background check
References may be required to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Partially remote work arrangement
Salary negotiable based on experience
Equal Opportunity Employer
Disability or pregnancy-related accommodations during the hiring process