Career Interviewer Outreach Specialist

About the Center for Innovative Transition, Education & Employment (CITEE)

CITEE strives to create a future where every individual can live a fulfilling, independent, and dignified life. Housed within the College of Community Engagement and Professions at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, the center brings together the School of Education, Helen Bader School of Social Welfare, and School of Information Studies. Together, these units develop informed, engaged, and empathetic professionals prepared for in-demand careers.

About the Role

The Career Interviewer Outreach Specialist plays a vital role in the WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) program by scheduling and conducting virtual career interviews for subminimum wage employees across the state of Wisconsin. This position serves as a primary point of contact for guardians, family members, and vocational providers, ensuring consistent and coordinated service delivery.

In this role, you will provide career counseling, resources, and referrals while managing all interview logistics, including coordinating necessary disability accommodations. The position requires a high degree of adaptability to work within a fast-paced environment, balancing remote work with occasional travel to in-person events. You will uphold the ethics of your discipline while ensuring all activities comply with grant requirements and university, state, and federal policies.

Hiring Process

Interested applicants must apply online and submit both a cover letter and resume in the same upload area. The application deadline is Sunday, May 31.

Candidates who meet the required qualifications will be evaluated, and finalist candidates will be required to provide three professional or supervisor references through an external checking tool. References will not be contacted until a candidate has been notified as a finalist.

Equal Opportunity & Culture

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or state law. The university is committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying due to a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463.

Note: Current employees of the Universities of Wisconsin should log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.