Education Coordinator

Job Category: Academic Staff | Employment Type: Regular

About the role

The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Chazen Museum of Art seeks an Education Coordinator to support the administrative implementation of K-12, university, and adult learning programs at the museum. Reporting to the Chief Engagement Officer, the Education Coordinator implements outreach programming by serving as a point of contact for schools and outside groups, scheduling tours and class visits, organizing materials for the Chazen’s Museum Guides, and helping greet groups at the museum. The role maintains reporting data across teaching and learning initiatives, supports evaluation and analysis, and contributes to educational initiatives by leading or co-leading group visits and supporting select public programs. Through these efforts, the Education Coordinator promotes the Chazen as a welcoming place and helps expand access to the museum.

Responsibilities

• Tracks program evaluation and incorporates feedback for improvement
• Procures and maintains course materials and supplies
• Helps design marketing materials and promotions for programs
• Implements initiatives and events that serve the target audience
• Teaches culturally relevant educational programs to adults and youth using learner-centered activities and lessons
• Serves as a point of contact for schools and outside groups, scheduling tours and class visits
• Organizes materials for the Chazen’s Museum Guides and helps greet groups at the museum
• Maintains reporting data across teaching and learning initiatives and supports evaluation and analysis

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in administrative work (e.g., scheduling, data management, logistics coordination)
• 1+ years of experience leading group activities in an arts, educational, or related setting
• Experience evaluating, reviewing, or tracking activities in a workplace
• Well-developed interpersonal, communication, and hospitality skills
• Proven ability to productively collaborate with varying groups and individuals that have different needs
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, including experience coordinating multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to a variety of situations, experiment, and solve problems in a flexible and creative way
• Demonstrated ability to receive input and feedback from a range of sources and implement feedback appropriately
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team, exercise judgement, establish priorities, and manage projects with varying levels of supervision
• Proven ability to adjust as new projects are assigned
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Office Suite and the ability to learn new systems

Bachelor’s Degree in arts, education, humanities, or related field is preferred.

Schedule

Typical work schedule of 8:30am–5:00pm Monday–Friday, with some flexibility possible. Occasional nights and weekends required. Work is primarily performed on-site, including 10 hours per week at the visitor services desk. One day per week of remote work may be approved.

Pay

The starting rate for this position is $47,000/year but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid-time off
• Competitively priced health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Tax-advantaged savings accounts
• Participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund