Mobility Justice Manager, The Equiticity Racial Equity Movement

Who: Equiticity

Position Description

The Mobility Justice Manager will be responsible for leading two major initiatives:

• Advancing “The Go Hub: A Mobility Community Center” in the North Lawndale neighborhood on the Westside of Chicago. The Go Hub is a space where neighborhood residents can create community around mobility justice, connecting, in a culturally and contextually relevant way, to both the “hardware” and “software” designed to increase mobility in predominantly Black and Brown neighborhoods. The Go Hub hardware includes transportation infrastructure, shared vehicles, micromobiity devices, placemaking, Tactical Urbanism, and other emerging mobility technologies. The Go Hub software includes community mobility rituals, such as weekly community bicycle rides and neighborhood walking and scooter tours. Access is intended to be racially equitable, fair, and just, as well as affordable, convenient, and safe. The goal of the Associate is to position Equiticity to execute The Go Hub. As a result of the Associate’s planning work, partnership development, community engagement, program implementation, and the related tactical neighborhood work in North Lawndale, they will be laying the groundwork to initiate both software and hardware elements of The Go Hub that can be accomplished in the short term, with limited resources.

• Supporting Equiticity’s participation in the Transportation Equity Network (TEN), a coalition of community groups, advocates, civic organizations, and other partners that seek to advance mobility justice in the Chicago region. TEN is supported by both philanthropic grants and contracts with public agencies that are striving to better include equity within their work. Equiticity serves as a co-chair of TEN and is highly engaged in each of its activities.

In addition, the Manager will be asked to support Equiticity’s work in other ways based on opportunities and challenges as they occur, as directed by its Board of Directors.

The Manager will report to Equiticity’s leadership and Board of Directors. Fiscal sponsorship of this position is provided by the Black United Fund of Illinois (BUFI), and the Manager will formally be an employee of BUFI. This is a full-time position, and the Manager will receive benefits through BUFI.

The Manager will also interact closely with the Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT), who serves as the facilitator and lead fundraiser for TEN. The Manager should expect to work with CNT’s Director of Transportation Equity (Heidy Persaud) on a day-to-day basis and frequently interact with CNT’s Vice President of Government Affairs (Jacky Grimshaw) as well.

The Manager is expected to be receive a salary of approximately $65,000 annually, although this estimate is flexible based on experience.

Responsibilities

For the Go Hub, the Manager will be expected to implement initial programming, including:

• Enroll 100 community members in The Go Hub inaugural cohort.

• Seek formal support for The Go Hub from the City of Chicago, other government entities, local businesses, and other organizations.

• Host frequent Community Mobility Rituals (CMRs) to engage people directly in a series of walking and bicycling tours in Chicago’s neighborhoods and parks. Organize at least weekly neighborhood walking tours and monthly community bike rides.

• Create an Asset Based Community Development map of North Lawndale, through a comprehensive community partnership model.

• Contribute to neighborhood and market racial equity analyses.

• Find a partner to help implement a workforce development and training programs, including bicycle mechanics, e-bike and scooter systems repair, bicycle manufacturing, community ride marshalling, and urban delivery.

• Execute other program development, asset-based community development and engagement, including active programming, such as youth bike teams, adult bicycle clubs, and a variety of mobility-related classes.

• Overall, create community power building necessary to develop a neighborhood-based, mobility justice advocacy coalition.

For TEN, the Manager will be expected to:

• Assist other co-chairs of TEN to organize group meetings and support the operations of the full TEN group.

• Participate in contracts between TEN and public agencies, representing the racial equity priorities of Equiticity.

• In external communications, speak on behalf of TEN, demonstrate the value of the TEN approach, and assist in pursuing new funding for TEN.

• Coordinate closely with CNT on each of these activities.

To more broadly support Equiticity, the Manager will be expected to:

• Implement an advocacy campaign to finalize Equiticity’s Racial Equity Statement of Principle, with broad engagement from individuals and organizations.

• Respond to opportunities to advance Equiticity’s mission as identified by the Equiticity Board of Directors or the Associate themselves.

Qualifications

The Manager is expected to have the following qualifications and skills:

• Commitment to mobility justice and racial equity, and past experience working on these and similar topics.

• Ability and willingness to proactively and independently advance the goals of Equiticity as described above.

• Familiarity with and ideally existing connections in the North Lawndale community, and the Chicago region more broadly.

• Demonstration of the above through a combination of professional, educational, or volunteer experience.

• Strong skills in communication, community engagement, and community organizing.

• No specific educational requirements or years of experience are required for this position. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree are preferred, but lived experience that qualifies the candidate for this position will be considered as well.

• Prior experience required.

How to Apply

The Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT) will be assisting Equiticity with this hire. Please email a cover letter and resume, specifying your interest in the Mobility Justice Manager position, by September 10, 2021 to:

Engagement Manager, MxD

Who: MxD

What: The Engagement Manager will be responsible for leading MxD’s programming initiatives as well as managing a range of engagement and communications activities. Programming responsibilities will include developing and executing a strategy for in-person, virtual, and hybrid workshops and webinars to deliver relevant content to MxD’s manufacturing ecosystem. Member communication support will include activities like developing member success stories, sourcing member insights, and grant writing. Support for engagement activities will include managing member inquiries, providing onsite assistance for member events and preparing the senior leadership team for a variety of member interactions. The ideal candidate will have a proven record for delivering highly successful thought leadership and experiential events and would have demonstrated success working cross-functionally with technical/engineering and marketing teams. This position is ideal for a self-starter who has a passion for relationship building and an ability to effectively communicate technical concepts and distill them into a straightforward narrative that resonates with stakeholders ranging from engineers to executives. This candidate should like working in fast-paced, highly dynamic environment.

Position Responsibilities

• Leads a holistic programming strategy that aligns programs with marketing and project strategies driving engagement prior, during, and after events
• Leads the project management of event logistics and planning including managing partners, speakers, and contracted resources/vendors as well as aligning with the communication and the corporate events teams on all event-related communications and logistics
• Collaborates with the MxD programs and technical teams to research and identify potential event speakers, exhibitors, and attendees
• Explores and assesses new event opportunities to drive engagement goals and increased event ROI
• Develops externally facing presentations, grant applications, talking points, and other materials for MxD’s senior leadership team
• Supports membership engagement through building and maintaining relationships and identifying additional opportunities for them to deepen their involvement
• Supports membership communication activities by developing member success stories, building partner concept proposals, and managing general member outreach and updates
• Conducts event and engagement analysis and derives insights related to programming and related business goals
• Supports the Director of Engagement in executing on member retention/satisfaction, additional channel partner development, and overall engagement strategy
• Ad hoc duties as assigned

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, or related field
• 6 years of experience in B2B event planning, experiential marketing, communications, corporate, startup, or non-profit, preferably in the technology sector
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; exceptional ability to communicate and present to senior-level staff
• Ability to remain calm under pressure, manage competing priorities, and use good judgment when resolving issues
• Exceptional project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple events in various stages of the planning process simultaneously; extremely detail-oriented; professional demeanor
• Ability to function independently with little guidance and to complete projects in accordance with set timelines
• Experience working collaboratively with engineering and marketing teams
• Strong ability to build interpersonal relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior-level executives
• Strong PowerPoint slide design capability 

Salary

• 70,000- 80,000/ Annually

How to Apply

Apply online at mxdusa.org/careers by clicking on the link to the position posting and submitting your resume with a cover letter explaining why you would be a great fit for this role and MxD. Tip: Meeting the qualifications is important, but a great cover letter will set you apart.

Assistant Modeler Analyst, CMAP

Assistant Modeler Analyst

Chicago, IL 60607

Full-time, Exempt   |     Depends upon skills and experience    |    Research, Analysis & Programming

Job Description

In this position you will join a one-of-kind dynamic and unique team that develops innovative information to support decision-makers on the current and future state of the region’s transportation system. 

An Assistant Analyst/Modeler supports the Transportation Modeling group in maintaining, operating and improving the agency’s set of modeling analysis tools. This position also supports the development and testing of innovative modeling procedures to improve the responsiveness of the agency’s modeling tools to support the guiding principles of ON TO 2050: inclusive growth, resilience and prioritized investment. Work will focus on the collection, preparation and analysis of data necessary to support CMAP’s modeling tools and research activities.  Tasks will also include providing assistance with travel demand model runs to support the long-range plan, the Transportation Improvement Program, individual transportation project studies and to satisfy federal Air Quality Conformity requirements. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Principal.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Identifies, collects and maintains data to support agency travel demand modeling efforts and policy analyses.
• Conducts basic to moderate complexity analyses and investigations using GIS, statistical analysis, or travel demand modeling software.
• Prepares reports, maps, and graphics to effectively convey analysis findings.
• Prepares computer procedures to automate analyses and evaluations.
• Conducts quality assurance on methods and procedures.
• Completes assigned tasks and projects, manages workload and schedule to achieve desired outcomes and meet required deadlines.
• Communicates with supervisors and project team members.
• Documents work products for use by other CMAP staff

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED (an equivalent amount of training, education and experience will be considered)

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Economics, Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience with data collection, large urban datasets, research, and quantitative analysis, through coursework, internships and/or professional experience.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES including competencies that may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position.

• Ability to perform data processing, analytical tasks, or data visualization using Python, R, SQL, and/or other scripting tools.
• Ability to prepare technical information and to effectively communicate that information clearly to external and internal audiences orally, in writing, and in presentations.
• Knowledge of the principles of research, data collection and analysis.
• Ability to contribute to projects and work as part of a team.
• General understanding of environmental, social, land use, and transportation considerations in urban planning.
• Ability to work with limited supervision but also in a team setting.
• Proficiency in business technology, including communication and collaboration tools used in remote work environment (Teams, Zoom, etc.)

Company Description

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is our region’s comprehensive planning organization. The agency and its partners are implementing ON TO 2050, a long-range plan to help the seven counties and 284 communities of northeastern Illinois implement strategies that address transportation, housing, economic development, open space, the environment, and other quality-of-life issues. See cmap.illinois.gov/about for more information on the agency’s vision and core values. 

CMAP is always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this applicant friendly, online job application!  This position will remain open until filled.
 

Benefits

• AFLAC
• Certifications/Licenses and Association Dues
• Conferences/Training
• Deferred Compensation (457 Plan)
• Dental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Flextime
• Health Insurance
• Holidays
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Personal Days/Floating Holidays
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vacation Leave
• Vision Insurance

Apply here: https://jobs.keldair.com/CMAP/jobs/22992/assistant-modeler-analyst

 

 

Policy Analyst, Grubhub Holdings

Who: Grubhub

About The Opportunity 

This position should be located in Washington, DC, New York City, or Chicago

The role will report to the Vice President of Government Affairs and will coordinate with our Legal, Marketing, and Communications Teams. This role is multifaceted, covering policy analysis, legislative tracking, identifying and understanding ongoing policy and government relations trends, stakeholder management, corporate campaign contributions management and other related issues. The ideal candidate is resourceful, will show up everyday with hustle and enthusiasm, and will demonstrate the ability to quickly pivot, prioritize and engage in other issues and projects as they arise.

Responsibilities

• Track and maintain an active list of state, local and federal legislation and regulations of interest to our business. 
• Work cross-functionally to help build cohesive strategy and prioritize the movements of prioritized policy and regulations. 
• Draft policy update communications for senior and executive teams and external audiences. 
• Organize and maintain internal policy tracking, documents, statements, background, and relevant briefing materials. 
• Create, keep, and maintain, internal policy and government relations calendars. 
• Identify and grow opportunities to build company proactive policy positions 
• Manage grassroots advocacy programs for Call To Action campaigns. 
• Help manage external policy consultants, and stakeholder engagement 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related concentration; 
• At least 3 years of experience serving in government, industry coalitions, and/or internal corporate government relations or policy roles 
• Strong analytical skills required to develop and maintain multiple policy related databases 
• Experience with legislative processes at the municipal, state or federal level 
• Experience working with policymakers, advocates, trade associations and/or other constituencies to develop advocacy strategies to advance policy goals 
• Direct policy experience, particularly with marketplace-based organizations 
• Proven track record of leading initiatives, hitting goals, and succeeding in a team environment 
• Experience operating cross-functionally in an organization, creating consensus and executing action plans 
• Top notch public speaking and writing ability 
• Results-driven approach at both the strategic and tactical levels 
• Strong organizational skills and self-motivation, with the ability to work independently in a fast paced environment 
• Positive energy on a daily basis is a must 
• Must be willing to travel as needed. 

Apply here.

Land Use Planner, DLA Piper

Who: DLA Piper

What: DLA Piper LLP (US) is a leading global business law firm. We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the best people across our practice and business service groups. We are looking for collaborative, results-oriented people who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have exceptional problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities:

You will, under the supervision of attorneys, perform a range of substantive case, matter, or entity-related duties. Work independently to manage large multi-disciplinary project teams, guiding them through the zoning entitlement process. Coordinate efforts between attorneys, clients, co-consultants, jurisdictional staff, and appointed or elected officials. You will prepare applications and supporting documentation for matters related to land use including zoning relief, zoning changes, zoning approvals, local ordinances, and property searches.

Additionally, you will draft findings and project descriptions, statements of justification, researching code sections, and reviewing land use and comprehensive plans. You will review and provide direction to technical consultants such as architects and surveyors regarding the form of zoning exhibits and plats.  You will coordinate the state (Illinois) and local lobbying ordinance registration and reporting process and prepare economic disclosure statements and affidavits, including City of Chicago EDS and Cook County ownership affidavits and disclosures.  You will assist with preparation, recording, and filing of documents related to the acquisition, development, finance, and disposition of real property in the Chicago metro area.

Qualifications:

• College degree 
• 1 year experience supporting a Real Estate practice group, a municipal or private-sector setting fulfilling a land use and planning role, or a combination thereof
• Experience requesting public records from public agencies, filing project applications, and effectuating permits in specific jurisdictions
• Experience drafting findings and project descriptions, statements of justification, researching code sections and reviewing land use comprehensive plans
• Experience managing the Municipal Lobbying Ordinance reporting process, assist with the entitlement process and transitional housing entitlement projects
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent communication skills 

Apply here.

Management Analyst, City of Crystal Lake

COORDINATOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT I, City of Chicago

Who: City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development

What: Under direction, the Coordinator of Economic Development works with business and industrial communities in obtaining resources and assistance needed to expand, retain, or relocate their operations in the City of Chicago; and performs related duties are required

Responsibilities:

• Researches industry trends and development opportunities and recommends programs and incentives to ensure business and industries have the resources they need to remain viable and competitive in future markets
• Oversees the conduct of land use studies identifying business opportunities with the greatest economic development impact for designated areas
• Evaluates moderate to large scale complex development proposals submitted by prospective developers for feasibility, incentive requests, and compliance with City development goals
• Prepares and presents development recommendations to the Community Development Commission and City Council for review and approval
• Informs businesses of incentives to expand, modernize, or relocate their operations in the City
• Negotiates redevelopment agreements with business owners and developers, informing them of applicable incentives to expand operations
• Provides technical assistance to local businesses and industrial councils in developing long range work plans, identifying funding opportunities and acquiring land for proposed development or expansion projects
• Serves as liaison with business and industrial communities to coordinate applicable services from operating departments and public and private agencies
• May provide oversight to lower-level positions engaged in assisting businesses, as required
• Attends community meetings to explain proposed projects and incentive program and responds to community concerns regarding projects effect on infrastructure, community residents, and the delivery of City services

Qualifications: 

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Urban Planning, or a directly related field, plus four years of work experience in economic development; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Apply here.

Director of Programs, Delta Institute

Who: Delta Institute

What: A Director provides strategic, technical, programmatic and analytical leadership for Delta’s programs team. A Director provides leadership and mentorship to their team and is accountable for all activities and processes for their functional area. A Director provides oversight and management to initiative Leads and all functional hive staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality, on-time, and on-budget work scopes. A Director stewards the implementation of the strategic plan, and works closely with the CEO to create, implement, and iterate effective strategies to meet the goals of the organization. 

Responsibilities:

Program Development and Implementation

• Develop and lead the strategy for one or more the program areas of Delta Institutes Strategic and Implementation Plans
• Develop business plans to support the operations for the implementation team
• Lead, direct and advise implementation team on programmatic initiatives, deliverables, budget and development
• Identify development opportunities to advance innovative new programs and services to achieve Delta’s mission
• Conceptualize and develop proposals and engage team members in proposal development
• Manage multiple projects as necessary to ensure high quality deliverables and on time and on budget completion
• Work closely with Program Leads to develop work plans with tasks, timeframes, milestones, resources, and dependencies
• Facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing across the team
• Keep informed of key policies and environmental, economic and social conditions that affect the organization. Understand near-term and long-range plans and determine how to best be positioned to achieve the mission

Financial Management

• Understand Delta’s strategic areas and identify revenue sources to drive the vision
• Plan, develop and accomplish budgets for programmatic work
• Oversee efficient allocation of resources in conjunction with other team members
• Communicate financial status and obligations of projects to CEO and management team

Staff Management

• Inspire, motivate and guide others toward goal accomplishments. Encourage and facilitate cooperation within the organization and with stakeholder groups
• Support an inclusive environment where diversity and innovation are valued and embrace a culture of continuous learning
• Mentor staff and model productive working relationships

Relationship Management

• Grow and maintain key professional affiliations in support of organizational and professional development goals
• Leverage talents and networks of board members and key stakeholders to build organizational support and growth
• Communicate and manage relationships with clients and stakeholders

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field with Master’s degree desirable or equivalent experience;
• At least 10 years of management experience
• Strong record of accomplishment as an effective manager and a skillful, innovative leader capable of delivering results
• Deep knowledge of environmental and economic development
• Strong demonstrated fundraising experience and/or earned income generation with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders including government, foundations, corporate sponsors, and practitioner groups
• Ability to create and nurture a culture of continuous learning, personal accountability, creative problem solving, and collaboration.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to motivate and inspire high performing staff teams, boards and committees, and partners
• Knowledge of and a base of relationships with key stakeholders in the Great Lakes region
• Integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed with demonstrated passion for Delta’s mission and commitment to working collaboratively with a leadership team
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks and deadlines, and manage work in sometimes ambiguous situations

Apply here.

Construction Initiatives Program Coordinator, Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership

Who: Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership

What:

This is a grant-funded position with possibility of renewal up to three years. Qualified candidates will coordinate all activities of the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership’s (The Partnership) construction sector initiatives. Coordinators will help execute The Partnership’s key strategies of:

        • Improving equity in the construction industry by increasing the number of historically underrepresented individuals entering apprenticeships and other skilled trade occupations;

        • Raising the profile of sustainable long-term career pathways in construction; and

        • Supporting employers in playing an integral role in the system of building and sustaining talent.

The Program Coordinator(s) help manage a coordinated regional workforce initiative with up to 20 subgrantees. This includes all work and contracts for the operation of ConstructionWorks, a public-private partnership funded by the Illinois Tollway. The coordinators will effectively manage relationships with Affiliate Partners and communicate all contract activities and outcomes both internally and externally, including regular reporting to the CTA, the Illinois Tollway, and additional funders.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the administration of The Partnership’s strategy for investing in construction training, work- based learning/apprenticeships, and other projects that foster workforce development in the construction sector in the Chicagoland region.
• Supports strategies that create a strong construction workforce pipeline, particularly with groups underrepresented in the industry.
• Promotes innovative strategies that improve job quality and career advancement for the entry level and incumbent construction workforce.
• Coordinates efforts among all subgrantees and affiliate partners on full range of activities, including community engagement and recruitment; pre-apprenticeship training; placement and retention services; job development; technical assistance; policy and strategic planning; and engagement of regional employers, unions, and government and community stakeholders.
• Provides leadership, oversight, and technical assistance to subgrantees.
• Manages contract deliverables and invoicing, enacts reporting procedures, and troubleshoots any issues that arise.
• Supports staffing of construction industry advisory committees, composed of construction businesses and industry groups, organized labor, government agencies, community organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborates with other Partnership teams including Fiscal, Programs, Compliance, Communications, Business Relations and Economic Development and Policy.
• Manages program outcomes against goals and communicates expectations and outcomes with subcontractors and funders.

Qualifications:

• Must have working understanding of the construction sector, including skilled trades occupations, regional employer landscape, regional labor unions and industry organizations, and regional construction buyers.
• Must possess strong understanding of workforce development practices and programming, regional community college systems, union apprenticeship programs, pre-apprenticeship programs and sector- based workforce development initiatives.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree supplemented by two (2) years of full-time professional paid work experience in program management, workforce development, construction, and/or other federally/state funded grant programs OR six (6) years of equivalent combination of professional work experience, training, and education; and
• Two (2) years of full-time paid professional work experience with quantitative analysis, strategic planning, working with senior officials in the private or public sector, facilitating meetings, making presentations, and managing projects is preferred; and
• Ability to travel throughout the region, state and nationally, for events, conferences, and meetings, if necessary.
  

Apply here.

College Recruiter, College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs (UIC)

Title: College Recruiter

Department: College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs Category: Academic Professional

Location: Chicago

Close Date: August 20, 2021

Description: The UIC College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs (CUPPA) invites applications for the position of College Recruiter. CUPPA provides undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Public Policy, Urban Studies, Public Administration, and Urban Planning and Policy to a student body numbering over 500. Located in Chicago’s West Loop, UIC boasts one of the most diverse student bodies in the United States. Working as part of a team in the College’s Office of Academic Affairs, the College Recruiter is responsible for increasing the quantity and quality of applications to, and increasing the enrollment in, each of UIC CUPPA’s undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The College Recruiter’s duties include leading the development and continuous improvement of college recruitment marketing materials and messaging, representing the college at on- and off-campus recruitment events, and serving as the liaison to campus recruiting initiatives at the graduate and undergraduate level.

Duties:

• Support the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in developing and executing a recruiting and marketing strategy for the college’s programs that includes social media, virtual, and in-person strategies. This recruitment strategy will attract top students and ensure that each incoming class meets the size, quality, diversity and financial goals established by the school.

• Work with college and department staff to develop and maintain high quality marketing materials and recruitment presentations that communicate the strengths of the college’s degree programs to prospective students, parents, and others. Develop and maintain an innovative social media presence for the college in support of student recruitment.

• Lead the development of college-specific recruitment programming including open houses, information sessions, and webinars. Represent CUPPA at on- and off-campus student recruitment events and programs. Work with departmental and college staff and UIC’s recruitment team to set targets and develop an annual calendar for recruitment activities.

• Serve as an information resource for and respond to inquiries from prospective students through various mediums (e.g., individual appointments, telephone, email and social networking).

• Actively participate in special event and program planning and implementation.

• Represent CUPPA on various college- and campus-wide recruitment committees and initiatives.

• Track and evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and make recommendations for program changes

and enhancements.

• Supervise, train, and support student workers and alumni volunteers, as necessary.

• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree required. Master’s Degree in urban planning, public administration, public policy, higher education, or closely related field preferred.

• A minimum of two years’ experience in student counseling, admissions, and/or UIC undergraduate or graduate campus involvement or leadership.

• Demonstrated experience with developing and managing social media and electronic mass communication campaigns.

• Demonstrated knowledge and sensitivity to working with diverse populations.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Excellent presentation skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

• Experience with public service curricula and students preferred.

• Working knowledge of SLATE preferred.

All application materials must be submitted via HireTouch. For fullest consideration, candidates must submit a resume, a cover letter detailing interest in and qualifications for the position, and the names and contact information of three professional references. Please submit by August 20, 2021, to: https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=149413 The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people. We do not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The University of Illinois conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899

Strategic Planner, Chicago Transit Authority

Who: Chicago Transit Authority

What: Under direction, supports the development of comprehensive transportation plans that serve as a guide for future transportation projects and development of long-term goals and strategic objectives for CTA. Works with other Planning staff and other departments/agencies as needed in the oversight and execution of planning and project activities pertaining to capital investments, bus and rail system improvements, transit-focused urban planning and public policy strategies, and transit-focused research regarding customer demographics, travel behavior, and preferences. Assists in all areas of Strategic Planning for the CTA.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in the development of long-range system modernization, enhancement and expansion projects.  
  • Performs analysis and reporting on various Planning projects.
  • Coordinates with various CTA departments and staff, outside consulting services, and other governmental agencies.
  • Synthesizes industry knowledge and research findings to support applications in initiatives such as corridor studies, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), rail capital projects, streetscape initiatives, Transit Oriented Development studies, and urban design.
  • Assists in the development of transit funding strategies, including Federal and state grant opportunities, and other innovative financing projects.
  • Represents the CTA in meetings with other government agencies.
  • Assists in public outreach efforts and stakeholder coordination to support project goals.
• Assists in the management of major capital project planning  studies, collection of data relevant to transit planning, and analysis of ridership and demographic data. 
  • Assists with review of consultant deliverables and contract management activities.
  • Assists in collection of survey data and providing reports and summaries to distribute results of survey and other data analyses.
  • Monitors and reports on project progress to ensure projects remain on schedule and within scope and budget.
  • Prepares project reports for management review.
• Performs various ad hoc policy analysis and other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

•             Working knowledge of the principles and concepts of transit planning fundamentals.Working knowledge of the data and information sources relevant to transportation planning.

•             Working knowledge in interpreting architectural/engineering drawings of project plans.

•             Working knowledge of the methods of effective design and delivery of presentations.

•             Working knowledge of project management principles and practices.

•             Working knowledge of the practices and principles in economic development and land-use planning preferred.

•             Working knowledge of the practices and principles in market research survey design and analysis preferred.

•             Working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations relating to area

of work.

•             General knowledge of the use and familiarity with visualization, service planning, ridership, and online survey tools.

•             General knowledge and understanding of statistics. Academic/professional familiarity with statistical models/methods (inferential statistics) and intermediate SQL skills preferred. 

•             Strong analytic and quantitative skills. 

•             Strong oral and written communication skills.

•             Strong research, organization, and analytical skills.

•             Intermediate Excel and PowerPoint skills.

•             Intermediate GIS skills including understanding of geodatabases and experience working with large publicly available data sets preferred.

•             Intermediate skills in graphic software such as Adobe Illustrator preferred.

•             Ability to work and produce finished work products within a short-time frame.

•             Ability to maintain effective working relationships with Authority personnel, advisory committees, and community groups involved in the planning process.

•             Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Apply here.