The Wisconsin Institute for Citizenship and Civic Dialogue is seeking applicants for a Program Manager position.

Learn more and apply here, or see details below.

Job Duties:

The Project Manger will oversee the implementation of The Wisconsin Civic Education Teacher Training Project, a three-year initiative funded through $1.1 million grant from the United States Department of Education. The goal of the project is to improve citizen competency and informed patriotism for Wisconsin K-12 students across education sectors. The project consists of 19 evidence-based teacher trainings and various supporting activities throughout Wisconsin. The full-time project manager will be responsible for ensuring that all training and support activities are completed within the presented timelines. The project manager will also be responsible for coordinating with WICCD staff to carry out the logistics of programming.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Creating and implementing a master workplan to ensure completion of all activities.
• Managing the logistics of scheduling and delivering 19 teacher trainings in collaboration with the Jack Miller Center (JMC), other project collaborators, and UW campus partners.
• Creating and managing collaborative relationships with non-profit organizations in the civic education space in Wisconsin.
• Coordinating work tasks to WICCD support employees.
• Overseeing the budget and ensuring grant compliance in collaboration with Universities of Wisconsin staff.
• Producing deliverables tied to performance objectives outlined in the successful grant proposal and project plan.
• Reporting to and communicating with WICCD leadership to ensure grant-funded activities align with WICCD’s goals and mission.

Position Title:

Project Manager

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile:

Project Manager I

Department:

The Wisconsin Institute for Citizenship and Civil Dialogue (WICCD) provides resources, opportunities, and support for teaching, learning, and practicing viewpoint diversity; freedom of expression; academic freedom; civil dialogue; and civic participation within our universities and communities.

Compensation:

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree or higher
• Experience working in K-12 or higher education
• Project management experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• A background in civics or social studies education at the K-12 or college level
• Experience administering a federal grant
• Experience in public sector budgeting

Work Location:

Telecommuting or hybrid work options may be available. Preference will be given to candidates that reside within the state of Wisconsin. Telecommuting agreements are subject to change at any time. Some travel will be required within the state of Wisconsin.

Application Information:

To ensure full consideration, please submit application materials as soon as possible. Applicant screening will begin immediately and be ongoing through 11:59 pm, Sunday, November 23,2025. However, applications may be accepted until the position has been filled.

Contact Information:

Questions may be addressed to: Sarah Haen, HR Manager, at sarah.haen@uwss.wisconsin.edu

COMMITMENT TO INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE

Inclusive Excellence is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for Universities of Wisconsin. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the Universities of Wisconsin community.  We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning, research, scholarship, creative activity, community service, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

Universities of Wisconsin fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background – people who serve the State of Wisconsin and the public good.

Special Notes

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request by contacting uwshr@wisconsin.edu.

The Universities of Wisconsin is required to conduct a criminal background and sexual harassment check for the selected finalist prior to employment.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on, before, or after the effective date of appointment.

The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).

Benefits Information

Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package, review the Faculty, Academic Staff & Limited Appointees  or University Staff   Please see this link for total compensation information: Universities of Wisconsin Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to provide you with total compensation information.

Application Instructions

To ensure full consideration, please submit application materials as soon as possible. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.  Applicant screening will begin immediately and be ongoing through the closing date.  However, applications may be accepted until the position has been filled.

Clery Act information

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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.