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AFRICA FEST 2006: Saturday, August 26 @ Warner Park
Join African Association of Madison, Inc. for $25 per year
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
Director, PEOPLE Program
The PEOPLE Program (Pre-College Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence) seeks to increase enrollment and graduation by ethnic minority and low-income students in institutions of higher education, particularly at UW-Madison.
Successful candidates for the Director’s position will possess the following qualifications: a Master's Degree in counseling, student personnel, education or a related discipline is required (Ph.D. preferred); a minimum of six years of progressively responsible experience in management and supervision of pre-college academic programs, cultural activities, workshops and group activities in higher education; a minimum of five years of experience working with culturally diverse youth in educational settings; extensive experience working with public school staff and community organizations; ability to develop effective partnership and collaborative efforts between groups, agencies and academic departments; evidence of ability to motivate, supervise and organize resources and staff to meet program goals; experience writing, implementing and oversight of educational grants; demonstrated ability to successfully mediate solutions to parties in conflict; demonstrated commitment to values and programs of diversity and multiculturalism; strong interpersonal, planning and organizational skills; ability to set priorities, deadlines and ensure projects are completed in a timely manner; demonstrated commitment to innovation, continuous learning and improvement; ability to advocate for program needs and to span university program boundaries to solve problems.
Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.
UW-Madison is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.
For a complete job listing, please visit: http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_053824.html
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