Program Coordinator, BA Urban and Public Affairs
UIC College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs
The College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs is looking to hire a
full-time Program Coordinator to assist in the administration of the
new undergraduate program in Urban and Public Affairs (UPA).
Duties: Duties include the coordination of student, academic, and
alumni programs and projects developed by the UPA program, under the
direction of the UPA Director. Act as a liaison between the Program
and its current and prospective students, as well as College-level
and University-level administrators, and alumni. Assist in the
formulation of student, academic, alumni affairs management policies,
and assist the Director in implementing the day-to-day management of
student, academic, and alumni affairs program-level activities,
including general office administration. Coordinate meetings, develop
and deliver workshops and orientations relevant to the Program.
Coordinate general administrative functions of the Program, as well
as manage the student admissions and student recruitment processes of
the Program, as well as preparing reports for Academic Affairs, and
organizing alumni information and events. Assist the UPA Program
Director with periodic program reports to College and University
administration. Update the Program website, maintain the Program's
student and applicant databases, write newsletters, and assist with
proposals as needed. Represent the Director as designated, at
meetings with other administrative units of the
University. 7) Supervise designated student and temporary employees
and coordinate special projects. Perform other program-related duties
as needed and assigned.
Bachelor's degree required, Minimum 2 years of related work
experience in a business or educational environment, as well as
strong written and oral communications skills required. Database
management skills required. Strong computer skills with web design
experience preferred. Manage information and numbers using computer
systems, knowledge of educational administrative technology and
systems preferred; be a very good communicator both in listening and
speaking, reading and writing; be sensitive to human difference,
bilingual (knowledge of a spoken language of minority
students/community members served by the College) is preferred, but
not required.
The candidate should be available to begin work in Chicago, IL on
July 16, 2010 or earlier.
For fullest consideration, submit CV, resume and three letters of
recommendation (e-mail applications preferred) by July 7, 2010, via
the UIC HireTouch system
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Valerie Werner
Chair, Urban and Public Affairs Program Coordinator Search
College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs
University of Illinois at Chicago
University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.