College for Kids (CFK) and College for Teens (CFT) are academic enrichment programs for young students who have high academic potential, an interest in the subject matter and motivation or talent. The summer educational supplement program, now in its 28th year, consists of one and two-week classes taught by UWM faculty or highly qualified and experienced instructors. This fun and educational program attracts more than 2,000 students annually with a variety of exciting hands-on learning opportunities in computers, math, science, fine arts and humanities. CFK programs are for children in grades K5-8 and CFT programs are for students in grades 9-12.

• Assisting in grant writing and fund development.
• Managing the 'I'm Going to College' Program including obtaining sponsorships, recruiting student participants and supervising event activities.
• Coordinating the Traveling Theater program including arranging for audition times and spaces to performance details.
• Updating and maintaining program area databases.
• Assisting with participant registration.
• Assisting with program marketing including staffing appropriate family orientated gatherings and Parent/Teacher meetings; developing marketing materials such as catalog, posters, and brochures; and maintaining the UWM College for Kids/Teens web site.
• Answering telephone inquiries and advising students and parents on course selection and program requirements.
• Working with the College for Kids/Teens Director in developing and implementing program policies and procedures.
• Supervising program activities and resolving conflicts and miscommunication when the program director is absent.

Bachelor's degree is required. Experience working with children and their families within an educational setting and the ability to work effectively with students, faculty and staff from culturally diverse backgrounds is preferred. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills as well as strong editing skills are necessary. Ability to use computers and basic software packages as well as to lift heavy boxes and walk several miles each day during the summer is also required.

All applications must be done online through the UWM Human Resources web site. The following link will take you directly to our position:

www.jobs.uwm.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50560

Applications require a cover letter addressing your qualifications for this position with current resume/vita plus the names and contact information of a minimum of three references.

This position requires that a criminal history background check consistent with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act be conducted.