
Manager Partnerships and Programming
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The Manager advances career readiness and experiential learning for students in Human Development & Family Studies and Community & Organizational Development. The role builds partnerships with faculty, staff, alumni, employers, and community organizations to create opportunities such as internships, field placements, service learning, and mentorships. It evaluates program effectiveness using data and assessment practices and represents the School of Human Ecology in campus, local, and regional forums.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category:Academic Staff Employment Type:Regular Job Profile:Business Engagement Manager Job Summary: The Manager advances career readiness and experiential learning opportunities for students in Human Development & Family Studies (HDFS) and Community & Organizational Development (COD).Partneringwith theSoHEAdvising& Career Centerand other key stakeholders,this positionwillassistin the creation, piloting, and scaling of partnership-drivenprograms and experiencesthatsupportstudentstoconnect academic experiences with meaningful careers and community impact. Theposition serves as a key liaison between academic programs and external stakeholders to strengthen career pathways and student success. This role proactivelyidentifiesand advances new partnership and program opportunities based on industry trends and stakeholder needs, translating them into actionable initiatives. Working closely with faculty, staff, alumni, employers, and partners across the health, nonprofit, and community-based sectors, the Manager strategically builds and activates relationships that generate internships, field placements, service-learning opportunities, mentorships, and other high-impact experiential learning opportunitiesthat align with HDFS and COD career pathways. The Managermay overseeeducational affiliation agreements and partnership records.Through strategic collaboration and relationship building, this role helps ensure HDFS and COD students are well prepared to transition from the classroom to professional and community settings. The successful candidate will use data and assessment practices to evaluate program effectiveness,identifiesandadvancesemerging opportunities for students, and inform future engagement strategies. This positionrepresentsthe School of Human Ecology in campus, local, and regional forums and playsan important rolein elevating the visibility and value of HDFS and COD student outcomes. Occasional evening and/or weekend hours and local travel may berequiredto support... For full info follow application link. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/BC40B3B44F6E4A54
How this job compares
Set against the 11,190 open Program Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Wisconsin median$106–210K/yr99 salary ranges
- US median$43–57/hr379 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 171 open Program Manager jobs in Wisconsin and 11,190 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- Program Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 8 years (9,515 postings).
- Education
- 5,033 of the 11,190 open Program Manager jobs (45%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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