Program Coordinator (Assistant Director) - VPEM, Events and Educational Partnerships

Hiring Department: VPEM Events and Ed Partnerships

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1030472

FTE: 1

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

Shift: Days

# of Positions: 1

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Posting Close Date: February 17, 2025

Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $52,000.00 - 60,000.00 / Annual Salary

About The University Of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

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This position assists with the oversight of day-to-day strategic plan implementation of the Educational Partnerships Unit for the office of the Vice Provost for Enrollment Management. The Assistant Director will develop student recruitment activities for students from partnering institutions. The Assistant Director will actively navigate the Chicagoland area, build relationships with Chicago Public Schools, Charter Schools, and private schools to increase the pipeline for students to UIC. Additionally, the Assistant Director will work with community college personnel as well as community-based organizations with a focus on academics and college readiness. Finally, the successful candidate will create campus immersion experiences for students as well as support campus wide recruitment and yielding events.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Educational Partnerships to execute strategic plans, recruitment programming, outreach, multi-channel initiatives, and communication plans.
• Coordinate recruitment visits to high schools, two-year colleges and community agencies. Disseminate UIC information at campus open houses, local and national college fairs, and day/night/weekend events as they relate to student recruitment.
• Utilize enrollment management principles to meet the undergraduate enrollment goals of the University by working collaboratively with the Enrollment Management personnel and various units.
• Advise prospective students (traditional, transfer, and non-traditional students) on academic and other matters, such as applying to UIC, financial aid, and scholarships.
• Initiate face-to-face sessions with students and families to monitor success of recruitment efforts.
• Establish a network with outside communities to improve educational opportunities. Prepare and conduct presentations at local schools and other organizations on the importance of higher education for underserved communities.
• Facilitate pre-college workshops and serve as an information resource for prospective students.
• Conduct enrollment research, analyze historical enrollment data and develop reports to monitor trends and progress towards campus goals.
• Create and maintain student data base of prospective students to communicate regarding various UIC programs and events.
• Plan, organize and coordinate programs for target populations.
• Represent EEP on campus wide committees when necessary.
• Assist the Director in the development of sustainable and innovative initiatives with community partners.
• Assist with identifying and engaging internal/external partners to complement strategic unit plans, including publicizing programs, activities and accomplishments.
• Provide supervision to student workers.
• Serve as a speaker, as needed, during educational partnership activities as well as high profile and public relations events.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree.
• A total of one (1) year (12 months) working with minority groups, low-income and/or first-generation students as well as experience developing and analyzing student recruitment programs. (Note: Master’s Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working at a college or university within educational program development, student advising and/or program administration.
• Experience working with minority/underserved students.
• Demonstrated knowledge working with audiences from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential to maintain effective working relations with departments, employees and managers at all levels and external constituencies (parents, high schools, other colleges/universities).
• Demonstrated ability to develop supportive interactions with students in one-on-one and group situations.
• Strong project management skills.
• Intermediate level experience using Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher and Access.
• Ability to travel overnight locally, statewide, nationally and internationally
  
  

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

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