Working at Moraine Park Technical College is much more than a job. It’s an opportunity to help influence the future of higher education. At MPTC, we are in a unique position to impact our district communities, and we work diligently to hire candidates with aligned values and extensive skillsets to help move the mission of Moraine Park forward.

Position Summary:

Moraine Park Technical College is seeking a full-time K-12 Partnership Outreach and Experience Specialist on our Fond du Lac Campus.  The Outreach and Experience Specialist will execute outreach programs and coordinate, organize, plan, and implement collaborative experiences to engage internal and external stakeholders in academic program areas throughout the year. This position will collaborate with internal stakeholders such as academic program leadership, facilities, IT, student services teams, marketing, and external stakeholders such as district middle and high schools and district community organizations connected to middle and high school students. This position will have extensive travel to our four campus locations and high schools in our district.

The successful candidate will have an Associate degree in Project Management, Administrative Assistant, Marketing, Business, Communications or a related field and two years of experience in project or process management, coordinating, recruitment, or case management.

Join us at Moraine Park Technical College, where we strive to make a positive difference in the lives of our students!

We will accept applications until the position is filled; however, applicants who apply by June 5, 2025 will be considered in our first review of applicants.

Responsibilities:

• Manage, plan and carry out outreach and program activities for MPTC High School Academy students, high school non-traditional occupational programs, dual credit teacher annual training, dual credit teacher program specific training, high school administration meetings and K-12 Partnership related collaborative outreach programs and engagement opportunities throughout the year.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to create the theme, brand, purpose, and desired outcomes for experiences and opportunities to ensure alignment with the college strategic plan.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in organizing and managing current and future J-term experiences with high schools.
• Manage and delegate all aspects of experiences, including relationship building opportunities, planning, scheduling, room/location selection, vendor management, timelines, promotional strategies, and logistics to ensure success.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of all experiences, including project management, communications, attendance, feedback, evaluations, and metrics.
• Collaborate with the K-12 Partnership Manager to utilize the Perkins Non-traditional Occupations, Perkins Career Prep grant, and the general fund to meet the budget and goals of the grant.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, while maintaining high-quality standards and meeting tight deadlines. Ensure that experiences align with the objectives of the college and attendees, and delivered on time, and within budget.
• Meet with external stakeholders to promote new or existing programs such as academies.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners while engaging in K-12 Partnership activities and program experiences.
• Utilize the college CRM to create events and track student involvement.
• Recruit and collaborate with college Deans, Associate Deans, faculty and employees for experience effectiveness and attendee engagement.
• Manage and coordinate Inspire WI requests and activities through collaboration with internal stakeholders throughout the college.
• Monitor and support career-based learning experience requests from educators and school districts.
• Identify emerging trends and best practices in learning and development and recommend new approaches and technologies to enhance quality and effectiveness of learning experiences.
• In collaboration with the K-12 team, identify and engage new event opportunities to maximize relationship with district high schools.
• Manage all experience related inventory including promotional items and experience resources to ensure success.
• Involve local employers in program exploration experiences as necessary.
• Assist in implementation of college wide experiences.

Experience & Qualifications(in addition to those listed in the summary above):

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate clearly and effectively with end users, colleagues, and other stakeholders to provide a complete and timely explanation of issues and decisions to ensure customer satisfaction.
• High degree of organizational skills and the ability to quickly interpret and synthesize data and information from multiple sources to develop insights and recommendations.
• Strong facilitation, marketing, technology, and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work; analyze information, resolve problems, and make recommendations. Knowledge of continuous and performance improvement concepts.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently with little supervision, and make sound decisions with minimal direction.
• Strong time management skills, including the ability to prioritize special projects with routine assignments.
• High degree of integrity and professionalism and a demonstrated ability to respect the confidentiality of information and demonstrate critical and systems thinking.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity.

Desired Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Two years of higher education experience or Secondary Education experience that includes experience planning and management.
• Familiarity with educational settings, general public relations, and the mission of technical colleges.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Other Position Requirements:
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Flexible scheduling may be required to include evenings and weekends

Hiring Range: $29.38-$34.07 (pending board approval)

Starting: July 2025

Workplace Flexibility: Limited work from home upon approval

Hours/Schedule/Travel: Academic: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Summer: Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., extensive travel in the district on a weekly basis.

Benefits information: Please click here for a summary of our benefits.