College of Business: Communications and Student Engagement Coordinator. Must be a current employee of UW-Eau Claire or UW-Eau Claire Barron County.

POSITION: A full-time, professional academic staff position is available in College of Business beginning January 1, 2026. The working title of this assignment is Communications and Student Engagement Coordinator with an official title of Outreach Program Coordinator. This is a renewable position, contingent on performance. The salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Must be a current employee of UW-Eau Claire or UW-Eau Claire Barron County.

The Communications and Student Engagement Coordinator develops and implements College communication strategies. The Coordinator supports undergraduate student success by planning and executing events, strengthening strategic community partnerships, and advising the student leadership teams of all COB student organizations. Serving as a key liaison between students, Admissions, employers, alumni, and the campus community, the Coordinator fosters student engagement, career readiness, and professional development.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a current employee of UW-Eau Claire or UW-Eau Claire Barron County.
• Master’s degree in business communications, or a related field.
• Excellence in oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop communication strategies and materials.
• Demonstrated experience in event planning.
• A demonstrated ability to work with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience teaching introductory communication courses.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully plan and implement campus and community outreach activities.

DUTIES:

1. Eligible for Appointment as Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, Assistant Teaching Professor, Lecturer, Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor; Business Communications (30%)

6 credits / 15 credits = 40%; 9 months / 12 months = 75%; 40% x 75% =0.75 30%

• Teach two, three-credit courses in BCOM each semester
• Participate in department service as appropriate

2. COB Communications (30%)

• Create COB social media strategy
• Create the Dean’s communication strategies with various audiences (faculty/staff, alumni, advisory boards, etc.)
• Develop and maintain the Dean’s Office branding (LinkedIn profile, etc.)
• In collaboration with University Marketing and Admissions, revise and maintain printed recruiting materials (brochures, rack cards, etc.),
• Create presentations (faculty/staff retreat, alumni events, advisory board meetings, etc.)
• Serve as COB liaison to University Marketing for COB website

3. Events (15%)

• Plan, coordinate, and execute events, including but not limited to student preview days and admitted student days (see below), Junior Achievement Titan Business Challenge, Chamber of Commerce breakfast, annual Scholarship Banquet, study snack breaks, and holiday door-decorating contest
• Plan and execute alumni engagement events in various locations, including but not limited to the Twin Cities, Eau Claire, and Madison
• Coordinate with SPDP staff to identify, recruit, and secure business professionals for SPDP workshops
• Collaborate with dean’s assistant to develop event budgets and manage related financial resources

4. Key Partnerships (Admissions, Alumni, Chamber of Commerce, Junior Achievement) (10%)

• Serve as the liaison with Admissions for recruitment initiatives, including preview days and admitted student days (as mentioned above), orientation, academic opening day
• Lead Admissions-related yield campaigns, analyze data
• Explore additional collaborations with Chamber of Commerce and Junior Achievement
• Collaborate with dean’s assistant to develop activity budgets and manage related financial resources
• Cultivate and maintain partnerships with employers, alumni, and other community members to identify potential donor opportunities
• Develop and maintain COB alumni database

5. College of Business Student Advisory Council (COBSAC) (10%)

• Advise COBSAC, guiding student leaders in their organizational roles
• Support and coordinate COBSAC-led events
• Promote leadership growth and professional development among Council members
• Encourage collaboration and communication between COBSAC and other campus groups
• Train student organizations on best practices for social media
• Monitor student organization accounts as needed

6. Supervision of Student Intern(s) (5%)

• Recruit, train, and supervise student intern(s) in areas such as marketing, event planning, community outreach, etc.
• Collaborate with dean’s assistant to develop intern budgets and manage financial resources
• Conduct informal performance reviews with intern(s) each semester

7. Other duties as assigned

DEPARTMENT:

College of Business

The College of Business consists of 2,091 students and 40 faculty and instructional staff. Department members work closely with COB faculty to ensure that the communication classes meet the needs of the various majors in the college. College of Business | UW-Eau Claire

UNIVERSITY and EAU CLAIRE COMMUNITY: UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 11,000 students and 1,200 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation. To learn more about UWEC, visit https://www.uwec.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/why-uwec/ .

The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications are submitted electronically. Please follow instructions found on your personal Workday site: https://www.myworkday.com/wisconsin/d/home.htmld. Search for Jobs Hub; then click on Browse Jobs on the left side bar; then enter JR: JR10006253 in the search bar. Click on the link to this position to view the job announcement and to be able to apply. Please be sure you have included the following in PDF format:

• Letter of application
• Resume
• Unofficial college transcript [if applicable]
• Names and contact information for three references.

Please direct requests for additional information to:

Dr. Jean Pratt, prattja@uwec.edu

To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by December 9, 2025. However, screening may continue until position is filled. The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Employment will require a background check. Employment will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding past conduct related to sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).

The UW-Eau Claire Police Department is dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure environment for learning and working. Although crime at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is limited, the University Police want students, faculty and staff to be aware of crime on campus and the area surrounding the campus. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal law that requires colleges and universities to disclose annual information about campus crime.

UW-Eau Claire is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disability employer