Coordinator, CNC/Uniquely Abled Academy Programs (FT- Limited Term Employment)

Salary: $48,564.00 - $65,565.00 Annually

Location : Milwaukee, WI

Job Type: Specially - Funded (Full-Time)

Job Number: 2024-05146

Division: Enrollment and Retention

Department: CareerHub

Opening Date: 01/09/2025

Closing Date: 1/23/2025 10:00 PM Central

Supplemental Information: See Below.

Application Requirements: All applicants internal and external must complete a thorough online application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please submit copies of transcripts from an accredited institution for all conferred degrees obtained to be considered. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. A verification of education will be conducted if a candidate is selected for the position.

Description

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. MATC's diverse team members - 42% of whom are employees of color--work with a purpose to serve the students who make us one of the most diverse two-year institutions in the Midwest. Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we shared and committed to eliminating equity gaps in higher education for both students and employees. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who shares the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at www.matc.edu.

This is a grant-funded position. Funding for this position is contingent upon the terms of the grant and is funded through June 30, 2026.
The Uniquely Abled Academy (UAA) Program Coordinator at MATC provides overall coordination and project management of UAA activities at MATC. UAA is a collaboration between MATC CNC machine technology educators, specialists in education for those with autism, representatives from state and local social service agencies, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations. This exceptional combination is dedicated to properly train, place in the workforce and provide on-going support for employers and qualified students seeking skill-specific well-paying jobs within the manufacturing industry. Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to program marketing and recruitment, application management, coordination of internal services, and assisting with employer relations.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain good working relationships with prospects, students, parents and referral provider agencies. Conduct regular meetings with key stakeholders.
• Manage communication from participants, service coordinators, family members, and referral agencies.
• Oversee and coordinate the program application, intake, and orientation process for all participants and ensure appropriate policies and procedures are followed.
• Coordinate soft skills/job readiness skills instruction provided by the MATC CareerHub.
• Work closely with the UAA instructors, students, and service providers to address issues and coordinate wrap around services as identified by the faculty and case manager.
• Collaborate with UAA Program Specialist/Case Manager to establish student achievement/development goals and progress.
• Coordinate with the CareerHub staff to assist and direct students who do not successfully graduate the Uniquely Abled Academy or are not offered positions.
• Manage funding and program budget.
• Manage and prepare progress reports including notes from the case manager to document program outcomes including grades, graduation, and employment.
• Assist in placing graduates in appropriate employment. Coordinate and provide tours for employers on campus, and to our potential employers.
• Provide employer Uniquely Abled awareness training for potential employers.
• Establish relationships with agencies and nonprofits that can help in publicizing the program.
• Performs other related duties as required for the efficient operations of the division.
• Coordination of Perkins CNC Grant.

Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's degree.

Required Experience: 2 years of project development/management experience

Preferred Experience: 1 year experience working with an Autism at Work program.

Specialty Skills: Minimum of 1-year experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

COMPETENCIES

• Cultivates innovation
• Optimizes work processes
• Ensures accountability
• Collaborates
• Interpersonal savvy
• Communicates effectively
• Instills trust
• Customer focus
• Action oriented
• Values differences
• Self-development
• Compassion

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to work in teams. Collaboration is essential to the outcome of this work.
• Project development, management and coordination skills
• Excellent verbal/written communication including public speaking
• Basic math
• Ability to work on and manage multiple projects
• Administrative, clerical, and computer skills including (MS Word and Excel)
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Knowledge of referring agencies and ability to recruit/generate interest
• Strong marketing and PR Skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to lift up to 15lbs, carry, and push up to 20 lbs. and ability to pull up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb stairs and a ladder and maintain balance.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, hear and speak.
• Sitting/Standing/Walking: 45% of time spent sitting, 40 % of time standing, 15% of time walking.

Supplemental Information

Start Date: This position supports the CareerHub Department and is available to start as soon as possible.

Hours: Up to 40 hours weekly, in-person, Downton campus. Monday - Friday. Hours vary based on departmental needs. Employees will conduct all work hours in the State of Wisconsin, performing work outside the state is strictly prohibited.

Salary: Salary is determined by years of experience credit and internal salary equity. Salary determination will be only based on years of credited experience that is listed on the job application, please include complete work history. This is a grant-funded position. Funding for this position is contingent upon the terms of the grant and is funded through June 30, 2026.

Interviews: Selected qualified candidates will be invited to virtually interview for this position on a date to be determined.

EEO/AA: Milwaukee Area Technical College will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, disability, age, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, union affiliation, arrest and conviction record, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law.
Milwaukee Area Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Access Educator/Employer operating under an Affirmative Action Plan. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need special accommodation for the application process, please contact our office at 414-297-6529 (Wisconsin Relay System: 711) or email jobs@matc.edu. Women, veterans, and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Health Insurance

• MATC offers a choice between two medical insurance plans. See below for plan types:
  • Low Deductible PPO
  • High Deductible PPO

Upon selection, the coverage begins the first of the month following start date. You will have 30 days from your start date to enroll.

MATC contributes a generous percentage towards medical insurance premium.

Both medical plans include prescription drug coverage at no additional cost to employees.

Employees are offered an option to enroll in a Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with the selection of the Low Deductible PPO plan.

Employees are offered an option to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) with the selection of the High Deductible PPO plan with employer contributions.

Dental Insurance

• MATC offers a group dental plan through Delta Dental.
• Upon selection, the dental insurance plan coverage begins the first of the month following start date.
• Annual maximum per covered person is $2,500; plan covers preventive, routine, restoration, and has an orthodontic benefit for dependents up to age 19.

Vision Insurance

• MATC offers a group vision plan through Superior Vision..Upon selection, the vision insurance plan coverage begins the first of the month following start date.
• Plan covers eye exam, frames, lenses and contact lenses.

Group Life Insurance

• MATC offers group term life insurance benefits through Madison National Life Insurance Company effective the first of the month of start date and is fully paid for by the College. The amount of insurance is based upon the employee's annual earnings rounded to the higher $1,000.00. The benefit is doubled in the event of accidental death.
• Supplemental Life Insurance is also available at group rates for employees, spouses, and dependents to purchase.

Long-Term Disability

• MATC offers long-term disability insurance through Madison National Life Company after 30 days of employment and is fully paid for by the College. Benefits provided are equal to 66 2/3% of base monthly earnings.

Flexible Spending Accounts

• MATC offers two types of Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA):
  • Health Care FSA
  • Dependent Care FSA

This type of benefit allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars per calendar year for a variety of medical, dental, and vision expenses (for a Health Care FSA) and for day care expenses for children under 13 or family members that are dependent on you for more than half their support (for a Dependent Care FSA) up to a maximum amount.

Retirement Savings

• Regular full-time employees of MATC who are hired for greater than 12 months become members of the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)'s pension system as of day one of employment. The College currently pays the full cost of the employer contribution (6.9%), and the employee pays the full part of the employee contribution of 6.9% of salary. There is a five year vesting period requirement in order to qualify for any employer contributions made on the employee's behalf. Contribution rates are subject to change annually as set by the State.
• In addition to the WRS pension account, employees may enroll in other optional retirement savings plan such as a 403(b) account or a 457 account on a pre-tax or post-tax basis.

Sick Leave

• MATC offers employees a generous sick leave plan per year.
• Each employee may accumulate up to 165 days of full sick leave with an unlimited accumulation of half pay sick leave.

Vacation

• MATC offers a vacation policy to employees for the purpose of rest and relaxation.
• Vacation is earned at a generous rate each year of employment. (Not available for Instructors)

Paid & Flexible (Floating) Holidays

• MATC offers 12 paid holidays for non-Faculty positions and 7 paid holidays for Faculty positions.
• MATC provides two flexible (floating) holidays per employee per year. (Not available for Instructors).

Tuition Benefits:

• Employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement and waiver after completing probationary period.
• Amount allowed per fiscal year is 18 credits at MATC or $1,400 at other accredited institutions.

01

What is the highest degree you have completed from an educational institution?

• No High School or GED
• High School or GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctoral Degree

02

How many years of occupational experience in project development/management experience do you have?

• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 4 years
• More than 4 years

03

How do you or would you support a diverse student population in acclimating to a new environment for academic success? Please be specific in your answer.

04

Do you have experience working with an Autism At Work Program specifically? If yes, select how long many years of experience you have below.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 3 years
• 3 or more years

05

Do you have experience directly working with diverse populations from yourself, including differences in race, ethnicity, gender etc.?

• Yes
• No

06

How many years of experience do you have working in a higher education environment that involved student affairs, student activities and/or student development?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 2 to 3 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 4 or more years of experience

07

Do you understand this is a grant-funded position? Funding for this position is contingent upon the terms of the grant. If there is a substantial reduction in funding or if funding ceases, the position and your employment will end.

Required Question