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Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Cooperative Edu Prog Coord
Job Summary:
The Program Coordinator plays a key role in advancing the mission of the Kohl’s Center for Retailing by supporting experiential learning and corporate engagement initiatives that connect students with real-world industry opportunities
Working closely with the Senior Manager of Partnerships & Programming and the Executive Director, this position coordinates employer engagement events, supports student programming, and manages the logistics that bring high-impact learning experiences to life. The role serves as a primary point of contact for students and industry partners, helping ensure strong relationships and seamless program execution. This role also collaborates across the School of Human Ecology and campus, including but not limited to, advising and career services, teaching faculty, and WFAA colleagues.
This position also tracks engagement data, evaluates program effectiveness, and contributes to continuous improvement efforts to align programming with student needs and evolving industry expectations
This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, detail-oriented environment, this role offers the opportunity to directly impact student career readiness while strengthening partnerships with leading brands and organizations in the retail landscape.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Evaluates program effectiveness and provides recommendations for improvement
- Schedules logistics and secures resources for cooperative program planning
- Identifies, promotes, and maintains networks to assist in improvement and development of a cooperative educational program
- Represents the program at internal and external events to advocate for cooperative jobs, internships, and scholarships from local and national firms and organizations
Department:
Compensation: The expected salary range for this position is $44,543 up to $57,312 for highly experienced candidates. Actual pay within this range will depend on experience and qualifications.
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. Please review the summary of benefits for more information.
Required Qualifications: Professional experience and interest in retail, fashion, and/or related industries.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience successfully developing, implementing, and managing programs, events, and/or projects
Education: Bachelor’s Degree Required
How to Apply:
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Please submit a resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, detail your:
Experience developing, implementing, and managing programs, events, and/or projects
The search committee will review all application materials after the posted deadline. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.
University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous 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 an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
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