Youth Protection & Event Specialist - Continuing Education - 21221
ATTENTION:
The Department of Continuing Education at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a Youth Protection & Event Specialist (Compliance Specialist II, CP019).
JOB DETAILS:
Join the Camps and Conferences team in successfully hosting over 10,000 youth annually through camps, conferences, events and lessons. Work collaboratively with campus partners to communicate and implement expectations within UW System Administrative Policy 625 and UWW Policy 771.
Daily responsibilities may include compiling and classifying reports in support of a specific compliance program, assessing leadership in regulatory report creation, coordinating notification issuance, assisting with the development and implementation of institution-wide policies to ensure compliance with institutional policies and/or laws and regulations, and acting as lead for various camps, conferences, and events.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Documented experience demonstrating organizational skills focusing on policy creation, implementation, program data collection, time management, and/or project management
- Proficiency with software applications, including Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Proficiency with Excel to track, reconcile, and provide reports
- Documented experience demonstrating organizational skills focusing on policy creation, implementation, program data collection, time management, and/or project management
Desired Characteristics:
- Experience with enforcing compliance policies and enforcing timely correction of non-compliance
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends and best practices in terms of youth protection and safety for youth programming nationwide
- Demonstrated knowledge of benchmarking, policy platforms, and program resources in youth programming across the US
- Knowledge and/or membership with current youth protection organization
- Understanding of UW-System Practices and Policies
- General understanding of FERPA and the Clery Act
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to create and understand policy as it applies to minors on campus
- Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills
- Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships to support the outreach program
- Assists leadership with developing and publishing compliance reports in accordance with established laws and regulations
- Audits and serves as a subject matter expert and point of contact for potentially affected units and affiliated organizations, ensuring appropriate notices are issued relating to compliance
- Collaborates with other institutional compliance subject matter experts to review procedures and make change recommendations to leadership
- Develops and strengthens relationships with camp directors through detailed event management (event preparation, day of management and event closeout)
- Work in partnership with campus entities, including: dining, housing, athletic trainers, etc. to ensure camp and conferences needs are met
CAMPUS INFORMATION:
UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class, affordable higher education programs to more students than neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin System. A collaborative team of 1,300 faculty and staff are devoted to the success of the university's 11,500 students at its main and Rock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices and academic programs - online and in person - from associate to doctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability, inclusion, and career development, UWW serves approximately one-third first-generation students and boasts strength in many areas, especially business and education. The campus and community embrace the Warhawk Family spirit, supporting the university's arts and nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level championship athletics. As a proud institution of access, more than 10 percent of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Students with Disabilities - a priority mission since the 1970s.
UW-Whitewater's campuses are located centrally near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, offering easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Near both Lake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells, the area attracts numerous visitors from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrant college community near the Kettle Moraine State Forest offering area residents seasonal outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campus is located in Janesville, a town of 60,000 located on the Rock River and known as Wisconsin's Park Place.
Belonging and mattering are central to the university's culture, and UW-Whitewater strives to maintain an environment where individual and collective efforts are valued and celebrated. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans.
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus University of Wisconsin System (https://www.wisconsin.edu).
Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).
Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and UW System Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.
For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. If you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary of $44,000.
UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.
CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources. UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer, therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:
Applications received by October 13, 2024 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at (262) 472-1024 or hr@uww.edu.
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Susie Feuerstein
262-472-3192
feuersts@uww.edu
TO APPLY:
Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Name and contact information for three professional references
This Job ID is 21221.
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