ACADEMIC PROGRAM SPECIALIST
 University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee | |
 United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee | |
 Dec 19, 2024 | |
 ACADEMIC PROGRAM SPECIALIST
The mission of the Helen Bader Office of Applied Gerontology is to promote optimal aging and strengthen connections with community partners by advancing opportunities in gerontology education, research and training for students, faculty, and the community.
Reporting to the Endowed Chair, Office of Applied Gerontology, this position coordinates certain education and program initiatives in the Office of Applied Gerontology (OAG). This position will collaborate with campus Schools and Colleges and the wider community to foster interdisciplinary growth and maturation of aging education and training initiatives. This is a 51% fixed term academic staff position.
Job Responsibilities
20% Coordination of the Graduate Certificate in Applied Gerontology (GCAG)
15% Coordination of Undergraduate Social Work Minor in Aging (MIA)
15% Coordination of the Undergraduate Certificate in Healthy Aging (UCHA)
15% Serve as Advisor of Student Gerontology Association (SGA)
15% Co-Coordinate with team members on OAG events
20% Other related duties
Submit an application online. A completed application will include a cover letter that identifies professional interests and backgrounds relevant to this position and a curriculum vitae/resume.
Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified. In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate’s application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted†is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.
AA/EO Statement
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