JOB POSTINGS

The inaugural Executive Director of the Wisconsin Quantum Institute (WQI) will lead the development and execution of an outward-looking strategy that enhances the overall impact of College quantum research, education and other engagements. In this position you will create and manage mutually beneficial partnerships with associations, private-sector companies, government entities, influential professionals and others within the external quantum technologies ecosystem. These comprehensive relationships will include, but are not limited to, research partnerships, sponsorship opportunities, philanthropy, executive education, talent development/acquisition, and technology transfer.

Additionally, the Executive Director will lead programming and initiatives to align, coordinate and grow quantum technologies research, education and opportunities on campus. This includes awareness of aligned research and expertise, development of educational opportunities, organization of events that foster collaboration opportunities, cross-functional grant applications, industry engagements and other aligned activities.

A successful Executive Director has a passion for technology, making an impact, education and innovation. You have a keen interest in advanced technology and a general understanding of quantum technologies and their potential impact on the world. You are a proven executive, entrepreneur, or technologist and are comfortable being the face of the institute to the external world, passionately driving the center forward.

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Business Development Representative
$75,000 ‒ $95,000 Annually

Polco is seeking a motivated and curious Business Development Representative (BDR) to join our Revenue Team. You’ll be the engine behind our prospecting efforts and the first voice reaching new customers. Every day, you’ll research, connect, and start meaningful conversations with civic leaders and public officials across the country. This is a great opportunity to develop your sales skills, build relationships in a high-impact sector, and play a vital role in bringing Polco’s mission-driven solutions to more communities nationwide. If you’re proactive, relationship-driven, and excited by both challenge and purpose, we’d love to have you on our team.

This is a hybrid position based out of Polco’s headquarters in Madison, WI. The BDR will work in-person during onboarding and training, and as needed for team collaboration. As you grow in the role and consistently meet performance goals, you will have the flexibility to work from home.

Goals & Expectations:

• Generate qualified meetings for Account Executives (AEs) and ensure seamless transitions from prospecting to discovery.
• Collaborate with team members to refine outreach strategies and support territory-specific campaigns.
• Represent Polco’s mission, values, and platform professionally in every interaction with public sector leaders and staff.
• Master our sales tech stack.
• Adapt quickly within a startup environment, taking initiative to test new outreach approaches and contribute to continuous improvement.
• With experience, begin to partner with Account Managers (AMs) to identify and re-engage dormant accounts or expansion prospects.

Day-to-Day Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Respond immediately to all inbound inquiries and leads to ensure rapid engagement and advancement through the sales funnel.
• Execute outbound outreach, including:
  • Prospects already in Polco’s database;
  • Warm leads showing prior engagement or interest;
  • Expansion opportunities within existing accounts or partner networks; and
  • New, cold outreach to potential government organizations.
• Research prospects to identify customer challenges, decision makers, and organizational context for personalized outreach.
• Maintain up-to-date records in our CRM, including notes, status updates, and next steps; track activity metrics to ensure accurate pipeline forecasting.

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ABOUT THE POSITION: 
The Madison Public Schools Foundation has a strong history of success and community impact. As we continue
to grow, we are seeking a passionate and dynamic Marketing Director to help elevate our presence, strengthen
relationships, and drive new opportunities for engagement. This is a pivotal role where you will lead strategic
marketing efforts to increase visibility, inspire support, and advance our mission of enriching public education.

The Marketing Director will be responsible for developing and executing an annual marketing plan that aligns
with the Foundation’s key goals. You will work closely with the Foundation team to enhance our brand, drive
revenue growth, and engage key stakeholders across five areas of strategic focus: Culture, Community
Partnerships, Advocacy, Resource Development, and Marketing.

In this role, you will oversee the marketing program and lead the creation of innovative campaigns that drive
results and increase revenue. Your efforts will directly contribute to the Foundation’s growth by attracting and
retaining donors, volunteers, and partners, and ensuring our message resonates both locally and beyond.

Strategic Responsibilities:
Develop and manage the annual marketing plan, budget, and cooperative ways of working, with the goal of
increasing Foundation operating revenue.

Successfully anticipate challenges, changes, and targeted marketing approaches within the Foundation to
drive brand strategy, ensuring consistency in messaging and visual identity across all platforms and
materials.

Serve as primary event planner, leading with the use of a project management template to ensure consistent
execution and successful integration across staff functional areas.

Lead, supervise, and support marketing team member, fostering a creative, high-performance marketing
approach.

Oversee all marketing vendor partnerships and ensure all current and future marketing collateral
(print/digital/social media) is accurate and impactful.

Build and maintain positive relationships and open communications with the Madison Metropolitan School
District staff and stakeholders.

Identify key performance metrics to measure the success of marketing campaigns and initiatives, and
analyze results on a regular basis.

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Our mission is to be the best partner for a community to invest in its best and brightest. We envision communities achieving measurable and transformational growth through programming that enables equitable access and opportunity.

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Looking for a career change? Look no further than the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Our nationally recognized university has exciting leadership opportunities for those motivated by the opportunity to work with the best students and colleagues singularly committed to student success and excellence. Our world-class university has been recognized by US News, Princeton Review, the Wall Street Journal, Money Magazine and Forbes. Additionally, UW-Eau Claire has been named one of the top undergraduate research universities in the country, is a leader in study abroad and has been named one of the nation’s most military friendly universities. In addition, UWEC is recognized as one of the top LGBTQ-friendly institutions in the country. Finally, you will get to work at an environmentally responsible institution considered by many to be Wisconsin’s most beautiful campus. Curious? Check out the latest job postings at Job Postings | UW-Eau Claire (uwec.edu) or contact Kim Way at waykk@uwec.edu for more details. You will find a place at UW-Eau Claire just for you!

The University of Wisconsin offers 100% online degrees in technology across the master’s, bachelor’s and certificate level. Each degree and certificate prepares adult professional learners to fill the most in-demand positions in technology. Find the fit that’s right for you.
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