Program Coordinator

University of Illinois
CHANCE Program

Hiring Unit: CHANCE

Job Title: Program Coordinator
Position Type: Academic Professional
EEO Search Number: 01-07-20-1
Job Location(s): Chicago, Illinois

Job Available: ASAP
For full consideration, apply by: 11/30/2007

Job Description:

The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) seeks an outgoing academic professional to fill the position of Program Coordinator. Under the administrative direction of the Visiting Director and the Assistant Directors, the Program Coordinator will organize academic and support services and programs for CHANCE participants. The Program Coordinator is also responsible for implementing a systematic approach to retaining and graduating CHANCE students. This candidate will provide accountability reports to the Program Visiting Director that indicates strengths and weaknesses of programmatic needs, outcome assessments and programmatic expectations. In addition the Program Coordinator will oversee the collection of student data for required reports (creates and maintains accurate documentation of student's performance, attendance, specialized skill sets and individual learning outcomes). Supports Assistant Directors with identification and collection of data analysis of program operations including grade reports, one-to-one mentoring and advising. CHANCE Program is a division of Academic and Enrollment Services that provides a broad range of traditional/non-traditional services that underpin the University's academic, research and community service missions.

This is a continuous, full-time position.

Minimum Education and Work Experience:

Bachelors Degree in Education or related field and two years of professional experience in a university setting. Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse student population including first generation, low-income and/or students with disabilities. Excellent communication and management skills essential. Must have experience with SPSS or SAS Software to conduct data analysis. Experience in program development preferred. Salary commensurate with experience.

Documents Required to Apply for this Position:

For full consideration, submit resume, cover letter with contact info of three (3) references by November 30, 2007.


Resume and Required Documents Should be Forwarded To:

Kendal Parker, Search Committee Chair
1200 W. Harrison Street (m/c 113)
STE 2080
Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: (312) 996-3399
Fax: (312) 413-4000
Email: parkerk@uic.edu

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer