Director, Study Abroad Office, UIC, Chicago

 Title: Director, Study Abroad Office

Type: full-time

Location: Chicago, IL

Pay:  

$

 95,000 to $110,000.

This position supports UIC's internationalization strategy, spearheaded by the Office of Global Engagement's (OGE), by providing innovative leadership to develop, implement, manage, and market a diverse range of study abroad programs, including faculty-direct, embedded, exchange, research, internship and direct enroll programs that increase UIC students' access to global learning opportunities. Under the leadership of the Vice Provost for Global Engagement, the Study Abroad Office (SAO) Director coordinates with academic and administrative units to develop and support study abroad policies and procedures, including relevant government regulations, and student safety. The SAO Director manages the International Travel Safety portal and advises the VPGE on international travel risks.

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Senior Program Manager - UIC Extended Campus

Who: The University of Illinois at Chicago, Extended Campus

What: The Senior Program Manager provides leadership and supervision for all aspects of program development and delivery for UIC Extended Campus' portfolio of fully online market-driven degree and other non-degree offerings that operate on a full cost recovery basis and depend upon a full complement of “high touch” support services to ensure that students complete their degree programs in a timely manner.
The Senior Program Manager is responsible for program planning and development, enrollment growth, data analysis and staff management. This position will serve as the primary program contact for academic unit partners and will work closely with these partners in all phases of program planning and delivery. The Senior Program Manager will identify new courses/ workshops and educational events. The position will manage cooperative agreements with external entities (community colleges, businesses, organizations) created to establish direct pathways for student enrollment.

Assistant Director for Academic Affairs – IL Board of Higher Education

Who: The Illinois Board of Higher Education

What: Assistant Director for Academic Affairs (two positions available). Positions provide direct support to the Deputy Director and Senior Associate Director for Academic Affairs in the areas of institution approval and program approval for independent and public colleges and universities granting degrees in Illinois, as well as initiatives to advance statewide goals. Principle responsibilities include:

Academic Advisor – UIC College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Who: University of Illinois at Chicago. This position is a member of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (LAS) Academic Advising Center.

What: It is the role of this unit to assure that, in the continuum from admission through graduation, students' individual educational needs are met while maintaining the academic standards established by the faculty of the College. As a primary source of College information, the academic advisors in LAS promote and facilitate excellence through academic advising. These services are carried out via a two-tier advising system, which promotes reciprocal accountability between a student and their advisors, and also facilitates students' identification with and understanding of the College and University. Specific responsibilities include:

Coordinator of University Contracts - University of Illinois (Urbana)

Who: University of Illinois - Office of Business & Financial Services - Urbana Campus

What: The University of Illinois seeks a Coordinator of University Contracts, to under administrative direction, draft, negotiate and execute contracts in the Contract Services Office within the Office of the Assistant Vice President for Business and Finance, Urbana-Champaign campus. Develop and provide training and dissemination of information to campus units.

Assessment Specialist - OVCSA- UIC

Assessment Specialist

Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (Job ID #66185)
University of Illinois at Chicago 

Chicago, IL

Close Date: 08/15/2016
This position will support the cultivation of a culture of assessment within Student Affairs by providing analytical expertise to the Director, Student Engagement Assessment and units within Student Affairs. This individual will coordinate the analysis and data management operation and consult with the broader staff on appropriate assessment and research methodologies for both national and local surveys, as well as other qualitative projects particularly around student learning outcomes. The individual will also work on the design, administration, and analysis of the divisional and unit data to support decision making. Writing reports, interpreting data, preparing, and presenting information are essential roles to be successful in this position.

Duties:

• Assist in the planning and implementation of divisional assessment projects and student learning outcomes initiative.
• Serve as a resource and consultant to student affairs staff members who are conducting assessment projects on research methodologies particularly around outcomes assessment.
• Organize and execute assessment projects, identifying ways to improve assessment design and data validity.
• Develop survey instruments and coordinate assessment projects via existing software.
• Using specialized knowledge and techniques to perform statistical analyses for projects and reports.
• Interpret data and develop recommendations based on findings for decision making within the context of contemporary higher education issues.
• Design and present findings and reports in visually appealing and easy to understand formats including charts, graphs, and infographics.
• Develop and maintain divisional databases and data systems necessary for projects and department functions.
• Respond to special requests to extract data from various UIC data systems (Banner Student, Finance, HR universes in the Data Warehouse, etc.) to meet time sensitive needs and produce statistical data reports and electronic data displays.
• Write and execute multifaceted data queries; create reports to communicate findings for internal and external reporting; and present complex information in an understandable and compelling manner.
• Access and integrate data from multiple large data sets, analyze and interpret complex data sets and make findings relevant for senior managers.
• Acquire and abstract primary or secondary data from existing internal or external data sources.
• Conduct data quality control audits and information reasonableness checks as necessary to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the data and information.
• Provide user orientation and technical support to divisional units in the use of web-based survey platforms.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. 

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, computer science, information systems,
• sociology, statistics or related field required. Master’s degree with an emphasis in assessment, research,
• measurement and statistics, higher education/student affairs preferred.
• A minimum of one year experience in Assessment, Information Management, Computing, Psychology, Statistics or related field.
• One to three years’ experience doing assessment, research, data analytic work, or database management at a college/university, preferably in student affairs or institutional research.
• Technical expertise regarding data modules and database design development, advanced computer
• knowledge, skills, and abilities using a variety of the most current computer software relevant to the position, such as Banner, Excel, SAS, or SPSS, Tableau and the ability to work with relational databases and use computer software for data extraction, verification and analysis.
• Experience designing, implementing, and analyzing surveys.
• Experience conducting and analyzing qualitative assessment projects, including focus groups, individual interviews, and case studies.
• Proficiency in the use of SPSS, Qualtrics, Excel, Tableau, and/or other data analysis software.
• Strong analytical and advanced statistical skills.
• Creative understanding of research project design.
• Knowledge of theory and practice related to college student development, student learning, and student affairs professional standards.
• Outstanding written, public speaking and interpersonal communications skills.
• Proven competence in managing multiple tasks and competing priorities.
• Commitment to a collaborative team approach.

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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

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Director, Detroit Revitalization Fellows - Wayne State University - Detroit, MI

Director, Detroit Revitalization FellowsWayne State University
Detroit, MI

Job Number: 1164933

Job DescriptionEssential Functions: JOB PURPOSEPlan, direct and oversee the personnel, financial and operational activities of the Detroit Revitalization Fellows (DRF), a program of Wayne State University's Office of Economic Development (OED). The DRF launched in 2011 as a partnership between WSU and key local and national funders to attract, develop and retain the best mid-career talent for the region's civic, community and economic development industries. The two year fellowship program, currently hosting its third cohort of Fellows through July 2017, is an interdisciplinary and inclusive leadership / talent intervention that equips mid-career professionals with the tools and thoughtful experiences necessary to increase their leadership capacities, regardless of their role(s) in an organization. DRF is developing a network of urban leaders to guide Detroit's future. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide direction to and supervise the activities of DRF staff. Hire, train, evaluate and discipline part time and full time support personnel. Ensure that all DRF program staff are being invested in and continually challenged professionally.Coordinate with the Assistant Vice President for Economic Development to monitor the financial condition of the program, and assist in the effort to secure funding for current and future cohorts and related activities. Manage relationships with the DRF Advisory Council and ensure that it is a representative body of leaders in the city of Detroit.Ensure the quality of coordination, activities and follow-up with each employer / host organization and members of DRF Advisory Council. Develop and implement a vision for future cohorts of the program, including Fellows' recruitment and selection, identification of placements, program funding, and program rollout and evaluation. Gather and report tracking and monitoring data, providing an assessment of the status of the program participants and the overall program impact. Lead DRF staff to work with the employer / host organizations to ensure that Fellows are well integrated and working on high-level, strategic projects.Provide oversight of the mentoring provided to Fellows both within the workplace and by area professionals. Oversee operational requirements for Fellows' training activities and monitor changes in roles and responsibilities of Fellows and make appropriate adjustments to training, coaching, and mentoring activities. Prepare reports on status, milestones and benchmark as well as activity and outcomes reports to OED leadership, the DRF Advisory Council and funding agencies. Maintain a strong public relations strategy for the program, including the design and implementation of strategic and tactical elements, and monitoring results. This includes social and traditional media and oversight for the maintenance of the DRF website. Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Public Relations, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Real Estate, Community & Economic Development or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience is required. A master's degree is preferred.

Experience: Experience in program and project management, and specifically in managing projects with multiple stakeholders is required. Experience managing a small team of staff is required. Experience managing or facilitating professional development activities is desired. A working knowledge of economic development (urban planning, housing and/or commercial real estate, project financing, business attraction and retention, etc.) in Detroit is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

COMMUNICATION: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of their organization and ours. Ability to adapt to a variety of evolving methods and styles of communication in the workplace. 

PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Ability to manage a variety of projects while ensuring appropriate tracking, quality control, follow-up and multiple deadlines are met.

FUNDRAISING: Some grant writing experience or familiarity with philanthropy is desired. Ability to build mutually beneficial relationships with local and national philanthropic organizations is required.

PROCESS ORIENTED: While interested in attaining goals, maintains a commitment to them as mile markers in a process of continual growth and improvement. 

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Ability to build cooperative, effective relationships, facilitate communication, and conduct meetings in a professional manner. 

SELF-STARTER: Must be able to work independently in a highly organized, detail-oriented, fast-paced environment.

TEAMWORK: Ability to build consensus, anticipate problems and difficult situations, and develop mutually agreed-upon strategies and/or solutions. 

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS: Extensive knowledge and experience using PC hardware and software programs such as the Microsoft Office Suite, the Adobe Creative Suite and the capability to learn to use Blackboard, Pipeline, Wayne Leads and other software specific to the University community. Experience in, familiarity or desire to learn effective strategies for the uses of social media in a professional environment. 

PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS: Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. 

PLANNING/ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS: Prioritizes and plans work activities; adapts to changing conditions. Finds a way to achieve the stated goals.

BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE: Understands event scheduling and planning.INITIATIVE: Takes independent action. Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. LEADERSHIP AND SUPERVISORY SKILLS: Adept in delegating work to all team members, setting clear direction and managing workflow. Ability to foster teamwork among staff members. Strong mentoring and coaching skills. Ability to train staff and develop subordinate's skills. Skilled in managing up to work strategically with supervisors to produce the best possible outcomes.

Contact:
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
United States
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Dean, School of Public Affairs and Administration - Rutgers University - Newark, NJ

Dean, School of Public Affairs and Administration
Rutgers the State University of New Jersey Newark Campus
Newark, NJ

Contact person:  Robin Mamlet and Khalilah Lawson
Phone: Leslie Donahue at 630-575-6178
Email:  RUNSPAA@wittkieffer.com

Rutgers University – Newark (RU-N), one of the nation’s foremost urban research universities, seeks a dean for the School of Public Affairs & Administration (SPAA) to lead its faculty and programs, many of which are currently among the most distinguished in the nation.

The School of Public Affairs & Administration is a particularly important one to Rutgers – Newark as RU-N pursues its strategic vision as an anchor institution to the City of Newark and to Greater-Newark, and as a national leader in publically engaged scholarship and research. The school’s strong interdisciplinary culture, 17 tenured and tenure-track faculty and seven non-tenure track full-time faculty, 189 undergraduate majors, 554 MPA students, and 36 Ph.D. students, sit at the heart of RU-N’s mission.

The new dean of the School of Public Affairs & Administration will provide leadership to the school’s faculty as they define the vision shaping the future of the school in academic, research, community and public engagement, and resource development activities. As the academic and administrative leader for the school, the dean will set the standard for its intellectual engagement and accomplishment; provide strategic vision and operational leadership to all aspects of the academic and scholarly program, linking its vision, policies, and goals to the strategic vision for the university; and further foster an environment and community that supports the school’s faculty and students. In particular, the dean will assure that the school continues to serve its students with academic programs of the highest quality and effectiveness, promoting excellence through diversity in undergraduate and graduate programs and faculty recruitment. Supporting the university’s research mission, the dean will promote opportunities to advance the scholarly activities of the faculty, including helping secure extramural funding in support of faculty research. In pursuing these responsibilities, the dean, who reports to the chancellor of Rutgers University – Newark, will work collaboratively with the chancellor, the executive vice-chancellor and provost, and other senior administrators, deans, and department chairs at the university.

Candidates should possess an earned doctorate or other terminal degree in their field. Whether currently in the academy or outside it, candidates must possess the academic credentials and experience that qualify them for appointment as a full professor with tenure in the school and enable them to be eminent leaders of the school’s faculty.

Just 10 years old, SPAA has emerged as offering stellar programs which already rank among the nation’s most highly regarded. The new dean will be the school’s second, and will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on this exceptional and young school, the university as a whole, and the role of engaged research and scholarship in a complex urban setting.

Inquiries, nominations, and applications are invited. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. The search is international in scope, and the search will remain open until the position is filled. Candidates should provide a curriculum vitaeand a letter of application that addresses the responsibilities andrequirements described in the leadership profile available atwww.wittkieffer.com. These materials should be sent electronically via e-mail to Rutgers’ consultants, Robin Mamlet and Khalilah Lawson, at email address,RUNSPAA@wittkieffer.com. The consultants can be reached by telephone through the desk of Leslie Donahue at 630-575-6178.

Rutgers University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination, or any other terms and conditions of employment.