Education Specialist

Introduction

The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) is the state agency that advances public education and libraries in Wisconsin. Our mission is to advance equitable, transformative, and sustainable educational experiences that develop learners, schools, libraries, and communities in Wisconsin. Working at DPI offers you the opportunity to build on our long-standing commitment to public education so that students are learning the skills and knowledge necessary to become contributing members of our communities.

At DPI, we are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. Equity and inclusion are at the core of our organizational values, which include belonging, integrity, love, humility, and honor. These values guide how we build our teams, develop our leaders, and create a culture that empowers everyone to be their authentic selves. When employees are respected and valued for who they are and staff are held accountable for demonstrating that respect to others, we believe it drives greater engagement and collaboration, ignites creativity and innovation, and fosters connection between teams and those we serve.

Our employees enjoy an exceptional employee assistance program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote wellness. We have a team-oriented atmosphere, focus on work-life balance, and offer flexible work schedules for most positions.

The Wisconsin Educational Opportunities Program (WEOP) within the Division of Access and Opportunity is seeking applicants for a full-time, year-round Education Specialist position in Green Bay. The Education Specialist will provide direct services to program participants, assist economically disadvantaged, minority, and/or first-generation youth and adults in the pursuit of higher education and career preparation, and may include academic, financial aid, and/or college/career advisement;

presentations; organizing and chaperoning field trips; collaborating with local colleges, school staff, and community organizations; and overseeing day-to-day operations of student tutoring/mentoring programs. The role also involves general program-related activities, compiling and disseminating information, developing a resource network, attending related meetings, workshops, and conferences, managing case records, assist in grant writing and reporting, and serving on advisory boards.

Depending on qualifications, the salary will be between $28.00-$32.00 per hour (approximately $58,240 - $66,560 per year). For current and eligible former State employees, compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan effective at time of hire. This position is in pay schedule 13, range 04. A one-year probationary period will be required for the permanent position. This position offers excellent benefits.

The State of Wisconsin is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Remote Work: This position has the option to work 40% remote with a requirement that the employee is expected to have access to secure high speed internet. DPI employees are generally expected to work within the state of Wisconsin. Advance approvals are required to have an out-of-state telework site. Remote work flexibility will be discussed in more detail during the interview process.

Special Notes: This full-time, year-round position provides in-person services to school communities in the Green Bay region, typically Tuesdays through Thursdays during the school year, with administrative days on Mondays and Fridays. This position includes occasional evening and weekend service delivery.

Travel: In addition to the weekly service delivery in Green Bay school communities mentioned above, this position requires in-state travel approximately 2-3 times/year, with additional optional opportunities for out-of-state travel for professional development.

Headquarters: The position is headquartered at 1270 Main Street in Green Bay, WI. Employees are required to report to the DPI Madison office (201 W. Washington Ave. in Madison, WI) on their first day of employment. In addition, the employee may need to report to their headquarter location as operational needs require. Reimbursement for traveling to or from the employee’s headquarters is not provided (e.g., mileage, meals, parking, lodging, etc.).

Pre-hire requirements: A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of hire. A TB screen will be required prior to start.

Legal authorization: Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., without DPI sponsorship). The Department of Public Instruction does not sponsor visas, either at the time of hire or at any later time.

Please address the following in your resume and/or letter of qualifications.

A minimally qualified applicant must have experience with all the below:

• Working with students from diverse…