Early Child Care and Education Support Specialist
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Position Title:
Early Child Care and Education Support SpecialistJob Category:
University StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Administrative Assistant IIJob Duties:
This position serves the main customer service and administrative needs for a new program of the Wisconsin Child Welfare Professional Development System (WCWPDS) at UWM. WCWPDS provides professional development to child welfare staff in Milwaukee; foster, adoptive and congregate care staff statewide; and home visitors statewide. Beginning in 2026, WCWPDS will also oversee a significant portion of training and development for childcare and early education professionals statewide.
This position performs a range of administrative duties associated with planning, preparing, documenting and communicating program professional development offerings, conferences, and related meetings, predominately related to childcare and early education professionals. This is a full time university staff position.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Sends, receives, copies, and distributes communications to the appropriate entities according to established policies and procedures under general supervision
- Collects, analyzes, and prepares various communication materials from established sources utilizing technology mediums
- Serves as a first point of contact for individuals and groups, provides basic organizational information via phone, in person and through other communication mediums, and routes more complex inquiries to the appropriate entities
- Maintains established methods and organizational systems directed at the maintenance of electronic/physical records related to work operations according to established policies and procedures
- Schedules logistics and secures resources for meetings, conferences, travel, and work unit operations
Division: College of Community Engagement and Professions
School: Helen Bader School of Social Welfare
Unit: Wisconsin Child Welfare Professional Development System (WCWPDS)
Compensation: $21 - $22 Hourly
Required Qualifications:
At least 1 year experience with office operations
At least 2 years of experience using events planning, registration or similar software (LMS platform experience a plus).
At least 2 years experience providing customer service in fast paced environment
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience using and/or administering a Cornerstone OnDemand LMS system or equivalent LMS system
Experience communicating with a variety of professionals orally and in writing
How to Apply:
Interested applicants are required to apply online and submit the following:
Cover Letter
Resume
PLEASE NOTE: Cover letters and CVs will need to be uploaded to the same area in the application.
In instances where the Search and Screen is unable to ascertain from the candidates' application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
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.
The last day to submit your application is Tuesday, June 30.
Contact Information:
Adam Garcia
garci289@uwm.edu
Reasonable Accommodations
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CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
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Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
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.