What We Do
The Wisconsin School of Business Center for Professional & Executive Development (CPED) provides continuing education, professional development, coaching, and consulting to businesses and professionals to help foster practical skills that drive both individual and organizational success.
To learn more about CPED’s vision and values as an organization, view our Who We Are and History pages.
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Program Coordinator
The Program Coordinator position is a full-time salaried position that coordinates and provides heavy administrative support for a wide range of programs consisting of 10-150 people for varying durations. Coordination of these programs and the related support activities include the management of all program details as well as the coordination of program sessions at various stages of preparation or closing throughout the year.
This position operates under a large degree of autonomy reporting to the Manager of Client Experience. S/hedevelops their own work sequences and methods to meet the requirements of the programming function within departmental policies and procedures. The position is responsible for aiding in the efficient operation of the department and providing an atmosphere conducive to continuing education.
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“The Center for Professional & Executive Development is all about people – starting internally with our team and then moving outward to our instructors, consultants, and clients. Our culture is centered on empowerment, growth, and authenticity. We want, and need, each of our team members to love what they do and have fun doing it!”
JON KAUPLA
President and Executive Director
How We Value Our Team Members
CPED has a strong commitment to creating a positive organizational culture that provides an environment for our employees to thrive. As a member of the CPED team, you receive great benefits including:
- Work from Anywhere
- Unlimited PTO plus 10 paid holidays
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Disability and life insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 401(k) with company match up to 4% of employee’s salary
- Free enrollment in CPED professional development programs
- Friends and Family discount pricing for select CPED programs
Building a Positive Organizational Culture
The Center for Professional & Executive Development is committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We strive to blend diverse backgrounds and perspectives while fostering a culture of belonging that positively impacts our team, partners, and communities.
We have several teams dedicated to providing the best employee experience including our onboarding committee and the FAVE (Fun and Volunteer Events) team. FAVE plans different social and volunteer events for CPED team members throughout the year.
Meet the CPED Team
Get to know more of CPED's team members through our feature on the CPED blog.