Position Opening - Policy Analyst

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Policy Analyst

Budget & Tax Policy Initiative

Voices for Illinois Children

The Budget & Tax Policy Initiative (BTPI) conducts research and analysis on state fiscal issues in Illinois, with a focus on policies affecting low- and moderate-income families. A major source of information for policymakers, advocates, and the media, BPTI aims to influence public debate with timely, credible, and accessible policy analysis.

BPTI is a project of Voices for Illinois Children, a non-partisan, statewide, multi-issue advocacy organization.

BTPI is a member of the State Fiscal Analysis Initiative, a network of more than 40 state-level non-profit organizations coordinated by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities in Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis on fiscal policy issues, as well as substantive program areas such as education, health care, human services, and family economic security.

• Analyze state budget and revenue data, as well as demographic, social, and economic data.

• Write policy reports, issue briefs, fact sheets, e-mail alerts, op-ed pieces, and other related materials.

• Give presentations to policymakers, advocacy groups, community organizations, business groups, and other audiences.

• Provide technical assistance in response to requests from policymakers and advocates.

Qualifications

• Interest in and knowledge of budget and tax policy, as well as the policymaking process.

• Strong analytical skills, including conceptualizing issues, using relevant information and data, and evaluating policy options.

• Excellent writing skills, including ability to discuss public policy issues in clear, concise, and cogent language.

• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences, including news media, about complex policy issues.

• Graduate degree in public policy or related field.

• Experience in a public policy setting is strongly preferred.

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Voices for Illinois Children is an equal opportunity employer and offers a generous benefits package. The position will remain open until filled.

Please send cover letter, résumé, and 2-3 writing samples to:

Larry Joseph

Director, Budget & Tax Policy Initiative

Voices for Illinois Children

208 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 1490

Chicago, IL 60604

ljoseph@voices4kids.org

[09-12-2011]

DePaul University - Instructional Technology Consultant

Instructional Technology Consultant

DePaul University - Greater Chicago Area

Job Description

DePaul University, the nation's largest Catholic university and one of the 10 largest private universities, is an urban institution with 6 campuses, more than 275 degree programs, and 25,000 students from a variety of diverse backgrounds.

General Summary:

The Instructional Technology Consultant (1) will report to the Director of SNL Online in the School for New Learning. The incumbent will be responsible for designing and revising hybrid courses for the School for New Learning’s competence-based programs, in conjunction with a team of campus directors, faculty, content experts, and relevant staff. This position will work with SNL staff to coordinate course administration, faculty development, and other processes, including promoting academic quality enhancements and sharing best practices in hybrid course design and assessment.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with campus directors, faculty and staff to develop hybrid competence based courses, aimed at adults, in accordance with SNL’s vision and philosophy about student learning, assessment standards, and course design in the graduate and undergrad programs of SNL.
• Apply SNL hybrid and online processes and templates to ensure quality control and consistency.
• Work with faculty and staff to improve courses over time based on course assessment data.
• Work with faculty to design visual and multimedia into hybrid courses, and to integrate new technologies where appropriate.
• Learn and apply new instructional or course development technologies for hybrid and online instruction.
• Coordinate with other SNL staff to support best practices in course design and delivery.
• Work with administrative structures and practices to support courses and faculty, integrate technologies, and provide training for instructors and student users.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in instructional design, instructional or educational technology, or a related field, or demonstrated evidence of extensive professional work as an instructional designer.
• Two to three years of instructional design experience in distance education.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, and the ability to negotiate and influence others.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with web applications, including Dreamweaver, as well as course development management systems.
• Ability to learn information technologies, such as: Camtasia and Voice Tools to create online course components.
• Knowledge of post-secondary educational pedagogy.
• Ability to work well with others in a team setting.
• Ability to adapt to change and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity with copyright and intellectual property issues concerning online materials.
• Ability to work occasional overtime to meet deadlines.

Preferred Requirements:

Experience with hybrid course design and assessment.

Experience with post-secondary education.

Are you interested in joining our team of talented, motivated employees and helping DePaul serve its students and communities around the world? If so, go to www.depaul.edu and select “Employment” at the top of the page to submit your cover letter and résumé online for this and other jobs. Please reference job number [16735].

Salary & Benefits:

DePaul offers comprehensive and competitive pay and benefits to attract and retain talent to further the University's mission. Please click on the following link to review the full Benefits Summary. https://hr.depaul.edu/Benefits/index.html

Required Background Screening:

All final candidates extended an offer of employment will undergo background screening.

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Additional Information

Posted:August 24, 2011

Type:Full-time

Experience:Not Applicable

Functions:Training

Industries:Higher Education

Job ID: 1895952

Assistant Professor of Public Administration and Public Law, University of North Dakota

Assistant Professor - Tenure Track

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND PUBLIC LAW

The Department of Political Science and Public Administration at the University of North Dakota seeks a dynamic individual for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in our department. This benefited position will begin in August, 2012. This position is considered a core member of our NASPAA-accredited MPA program, and the successful candidate will teach two courses in the MPA curriculum, including administrative law. The second course is open but could be our survey course in public administration. The successful candidate will also be expected to have a research emphasis connected to one of the courses they teach in the MPA program, provide service to the program, and have the ability to teach constitutional law and American government at the undergraduate level. The teaching load for this position is 3/2. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated research and teaching experience in the fields of public administration and public law.

A.B.D. or Ph.D required and teaching experience is desired. Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest that includes mention of their teaching interests in public administration, vita, evidence of teaching excellence, a writing sample and contact information for three references electronically to Carissa Green: . Alternatively, you may send hard copies to: Search Committee, Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Box 8379, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota 58202-8379.

Review of applications will begin September 15, 2011 and continue until the position is filled. We offer a competitive salary in a state with strong support for higher education. The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity. Women, people of color, and members of other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Open Position - Information Technology Technical Associate

Information Technology Technical Associate
Network Engineer

The Academic Computing and Communications Center (ACCC) at University of Illinois at Chicago seeks self-motivated, responsible professionals to work in an energetic, research and education environment with a focus on converged voice and data networks. The position will involve implementation and support of various network systems and projects in a large campus-wide network environment. The successful candidate is a detail-oriented self-starter, with strong communications skills, who will oversee projects from start to finish and will work closely with other campus network and communication groups. Strong knowledge of TCP/IP and basic windows networking experience preferred.


Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:

1. Any combination totaling two (2) years from the following categories:

a) Progressively more responsible work experience in IT-related profession

b) College course work in Information Technology (IT), IT Management, or a closely related discipline, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:

● 60 semester hours or Associate’s Degree equals one year

● 90-120 semester hours or Bachelor’s Degree equals two years

2. Experience and/or training with Cisco network design, installation and support


For fullest consideration please submit a cover letter, resume and official college transcripts to the University of Illinois at Chicago, Human Resources at email address: Emp_Rec2@uillinois.edu through the close of business on Friday, September 23 2011. Please reference Job Code CA6575 and the position title in the cover letter and email. All information submitted will be thoroughly evaluated and verified.

City of Highland Park Planning Intern Position (Paid)

Salary: $15.20 Hourly

Job Type: Temporary Full-time

Location: Public Services Building; 1150 Half Day Rd.; Highland Park, Illinois

Description Primary Purpose: The City of Highland Park is seeking a Planning Intern to assist with planning, zoning, special studies and other planning projects as may be necessary to assist the professional planning staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meets with subdivision applicants and processes subdivision applications. Records plats in recorder of deeds office and tracks subdivision plat preparation and other documents in a computer database.
• Assists professional planning staff in the collection of data and the preparation of staff reports, presentations, and public notification data.
• Acts as Planner of the Day on a rotating basis to answer general planning and zoning questions of the general public.
• Assists staff representatives during public participation events or public meetings.
• Creates files and databases to organize planning records.
• Drives an automobile into the field for photography and other data collection or delivery tasks.

Education and Experience:

Enrollment in a master's degree program in planning, architecture, landscape architecture, public policy or other related field. Previous paid employment for 12 months (may be non-consecutive) is preferred.

Supplemental Information:

Work Environment: The work site is an office setting with minimal noise. Some field work is involved that requires driving a passenger vehicle, walking, and recording of information. There is regular public interaction via the telephone and in person.

Tools and Equipment Used: Office equipment used includes, but is not limited to: personal computer (with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Power Point), copier, printer, scanner, facsimile machine, postage machine, calculator and telephone.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, operate equipment, and carry boxes, cases, files or other small objects that weight up to 25 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands and finger motion, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Must possess excellent communication skills in both written and verbal form; a high skill level in keyboarding and a working knowledge of computers and modern office practices and procedures. Must be able to interact with the public in a polite and calm manner and meet deadlines.

Must be able to consistently exercise good judgment, maintain confidentiality, and make responsible decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures; perform limited amount of basic work independently, operating a personal computer with the software and programs necessary to perform the work of the division.

Must be able to establish and maintain an effective professional demeanor with elected officials, supervisors, employees and the general public.

To apply visit the City of Highland Park website by clicking here.

Postion Available at UIC, Executive Assistant Dean

The executive assistant dean interprets, implements and assesses college policies in providing staff guidance and assuring compliance with college and campus academic standards; collaboratively establishes and implements procedures for efficient and effective operations, provides administrative oversight of all reporting and assessment measures used to interpret and analyze student-related data; reviews and disseminates information to appropriate parties within the college; directly supervises staff and functions of academic support services, degree certification unit, and internships; and performs other related duties and special projects.


Master's degree in an area of the liberal arts, student personnel, or related discipline; minimum of five years of higher education student academic affairs experience and three years of management responsibilities. Preference is for experience in academic advising, student information systems and data bases. Familiarity with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences academic programs, degree requirements, and policies is highly desirable as are strong interpersonal, management, and communication skills. Independent judgment and decision-making skills are essential as are demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.


For fullest consideration please complete on-line application at <https://jobs.uic.edu>https://jobs.uic.edu and attach a cover letter and resume by September 9, 2011. AA/EOE

Position Available - Director of Neighborhood Reinvestment

DIRECTOR OF NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT

Posted by: Latin United Community Housing Association (Employer Profile)

Posted date: Sep-01-11

Location: Chicago

Latin United Community Housing Association (LUCHA) is a not-for-profit housing development and technical assistance organization working in the northwest side of Chicago. It develops decent and affordable housing for Latino and other residents of Westtown, Humboldt Park, Logan Square and Hermosa. The organization model reflects a community-control approach to meeting housing needs and solving the problems of the local residents. LUCHA is a HUD certified housing counseling agency.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop lending and foreclosure prevention programs with lending institutions and government agencies. Define program targets, strategies, timelines and delivery schedules, policy procedures, staffing and marketing.

2. Work with lending and foreclosure prevention specialists to develop outreach, counseling and training programs; help design marketing materials and formulate strategies and implementation schedules; and determine media outlets favored by community residents.

3. Supervise lending and foreclosure prevention specialists’ implementation of outreach and education programs, and assure that they meet program goals and objectives.

4. Participate in meeting with foundations and government agencies and other funding sources to explain the neighborhood’s needs and LUCHA’s programs to attract and retain resources for program operation.

5. Prepare program reports for funding sources, board of directors, and other stakeholders.

6. Work with lending institutions and government agencies to identify and overcome obstacles to sustainable mortgage/housing lending in low income communities. Research strategies use by other lending programs to overcome obstacles and find opportunities to modify and adapt them to local communities.

7. Utilize mortgage disclosure data and other research to monitor the activities of lending institutions in the target communities.

8. Represent LUCHA in city and statewide forum and coalition to share information and seek opportunities to enhance programs and advocate for systemic change.

HOURS: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and with planned activities on some evenings and weekends.

SALARY: $50,000 to $60,000 depending on qualifications.

BENEFITS: Life and disability, health and dental insurance, 401 (k), paid vacation and holidays.

Send Resume and Cover Letter to: Juan Rivera, Executive Director, Latin United Community Housing Association. 3541 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647 or jbriveralucha.org

Deadline for application: October 15, 2011.

LUCHA is an equal opportunity employer.

Post Details

Job Title DIRECTOR OF NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT Posted By Latin United Community Housing Association Application Method Email to Agency Job Function Program Director Salary Range Based on experience Start Date After 10/15/2011 Hourly Wage Range Based on experience City Chicago Deadline Oct-15-11 Agency Contact Phone 773-276-5338 ext. 236 Email jbriveralucha.org

Mandatory Job Qualifications Six years of program supervisory and counseling experience. Counseling certification by HUD, NeighborWorks or other training institution. Excellent oral and written communication. Bilingual (Spanish & English) written and oral. Desired Qualifications Residents of the target neighborhoods are encouraged to apply.

Human Resources Specialist, U.S. Department of Labor

Open: 9/2/11

Close: 9/8/11

Area of Consideration: All Federal

Job Title: Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations)

Department: Department Of Labor

Agency: Office of Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management

Sub Agency: U.S. Department of Labor

Job Announcement Number: MS-11-CHI-OASAM-0005

Salary Range: $51,995.00 - $98,022.00 /year

Open Period: Friday, September 02, 2011 to Thursday, September 08, 2011

Series & Grade:	GS-0201-09/12
Position Information:	Permanent Full Time
Promotion Potential:	12
Duty Locations:	1 vacancy(s) in one of the following locations: Chicago, IL
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:	Current/former federal employees w/ competitive/reinstatement eligibility; ICTAP/CTAP eligibles in local commuting area; Vet's Recruitment Appointment (up to Grade 11) & Vet's Employment Opportunity Act eligibles; non-competitively under a special hiring authority incl. 30% or more compensable vets; persons w/disabilities; present/former Peace Corps personnel.

JOB SUMMARY:

Opportunities are Open! Begin a challenging career with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), and you will help shape the workforce of tomorrow. DOL offers rewarding opportunities to contribute to a noble mission; to serve and protect American workers, prepare them for new and better jobs, and to ensure the safety and fairness of American workplaces.

For more information and to apply go to http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=102159134&JobTitle=Human+Resources+Specialist+(Employee+Relations)&q=2380695&where=&brd=3876&vw=b&FedEmp=N&FedPub=Y&AVSDM=2011-09-02+00%3a03%

U.S. Department of Labor

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management

Region V - Chicago

Regional Human Resources Office

Position Available - Urban Planning/Policy-Related Research Specialist

FULL-TIME URBAN PLANNING/POLICY-RELATED RESEARCH SPECIALIST POSITION AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

(Posted September 2011)

The Institute for Health Research and Policy at the University of Illinois at Chicago has an immediate opening for a full-time staff person with experience and/or training in planning and land use law and/or local government and policy related research to join a project examining the impact of policy and environmental factors at the community level that are likely determinants of healthy eating, physical activity, and obesity among youth. Working in conjunction with project investigators and other team members, the incumbent for this position will be responsible for overseeing the policy collection process and coding of policies from a nationally representative sample of communities located throughout the United States. The policies collected/coded will include, but not be limited to, municipal and county-level zoning and other codes, ordinances, and comprehensive/master plans as well as other policies related to the built environment, urban planning, land use, active living, and food availability/accessibility. In this position, the incumbent will be responsible for working with other members of the study team to code relevant polices from over 400 counties/municipalities located throughout the U.S. per year. Other duties include some geographical information systems (GIS) mapping techniques utilizing ArcGIS to identify policy collection jurisdictions and working on supporting manuscripts.

Key Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in urban planning/land use, political science, public policy or related discipline. A bachelor’s degree will be considered with comparable degree and relevant experience.
• Experience/familiarity with urban/land use planning and law;
• Familiarity with local government structures and local government policy organization;
• Research experience;
• Strong writing skills;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• An interest in obesity and related public health issues; and Basic ArcGIS skills.

To Apply:

For full consideration, please send a copy of your resume or CV to Emily Thrun at ethrun2@uic.edu. Transcript, writing sample, and references will be requested from applicants of interest. Applications will be reviewed/accepted until the position is filled. No phone calls, please. Due to the volume of applications, only applicants of interest will be contacted.

UIC is an EEO employer.

Energy Policy Assistant, Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning

Energy Policy Assistant (EPA029)

Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning

Assistant Analyst Position

Experience Required: Entry Level

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is seeking to hire an Energy Assistant to work with Energy Impact Illinois. The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is the region’s official comprehensive planning organization. Its GO TO 2040 planning campaign is helping the region’s seven counties and 284 communities to implement strategies that address transportation, housing, economic development, open space, the environment, and other quality of life objectives. Visit our website at www.cmap.illinois.gov for more information.

Position Description:

The Energy Policy Assistant would assist the Energy Impact Illinois program with administration, organization, and development tasks, which are outlined below. Energy Impact Illinois is an alliance of CMAP, utility companies, government agencies, and citizen advocacy groups.

The following are the essential functions:

• Assist with administrative duties relating to Energy Impact Illinois (EI2) including meeting scheduling, invoicing, updating the program book, etc.
• Organize and manage all EI2 files and maintain up to date records of grantee progress and documentation.
• Develop daily and/or weekly energy news updates.
• Write case studies for successful retrofits within EI2 (i.e. a local school, or a completed multi-family building).
• Attend and prepare memos on all Better Buildings webinars.
• Identify and suggest best practices for EI2 to implement (through research of other Better Buildings programs or case studies)
• Other responsibilities as directed by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Highly motivated and organized individual with demonstrated project coordination skills.
• Confidence in dealing with a diverse range of individuals and organizations.
• Ability to communicate program objectives and goals.
• The successful candidate should have familiarity with energy and environmental policy, grant administration, public administration, public policy and planning.

Education and Experience:

A bachelor’s degree is preferred in a social science discipline or equivalent with

emphasis on energy and the environment.

Contact Information:

Send your resume, cover letter with contact information and Job Code (EPA029) to:

Email: hresources@cmap.illinois.gov

Mail:

Human Resources

Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning

233 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 800

Chicago, IL 60606

Position open until filled. The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Emailed resumes will receive an auto receipt.

Job Announcement - Coordinator of Youth Organizing

Annenberg Institute for School Reform

Community Organizing and Engagement Program (NYC Office)
Coordinator of Youth Organizing

Description:
The Annenberg Institute for School Reform (AISR) is looking for a highly experienced and effective organizer to help lead its youth organizing work in New York City focused on supporting the Urban Youth Collaborative. The Urban Youth Collaborative (UYC) is a city wide youth-led coalition that brings New York City youth together from primarily low-income communities of color to fight for educational justice through local and city wide organizing strategies. UYC is committed to building a strong youth voice to ensure that high schools prepare students for college, for jobs that pay a living wage, and to work for justice in our society.

Working with the Co-Coordinator, specific responsibilities include:
Provide leadership and coordinating support to young people and organizers in developing the Urban Youth Collaborative's campaigns for high school reform in New York City; Oversee policy and data analyses, training, and media outreach work conducted by AISR staff to support UYC campaigns; Coordinate ongoing relationships and alliance building with allies; Participate in direct outreach to students, as well as the adults who work with them, to facilitate their engagement in UYC work; Convene regular meetings of the executive directors of the UYC member organizations;Oversee and manage AISR's annual Youth Organizing Institute for UYC youth leaders;Support fundraising by AISR to support the UYC, Youth Organizing Institute, and data analyses and communications support provided by AISR; and Participate in presentations and writing articles that bring more visibility to the Urban Youth Collaborative and to youth organizing for school reform. The position will report to AISR's Director of Community Organizing & Engagement.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years of paid organizing experience, preferably with low income youth in diverse urban communities

• Proven commitment to community organizing as a means to improve public schools and achieve social justice
• Experience in supervising staff, preferably as a senior staff person in a non-profit organization
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience in research, media outreach, and web-based communications
• Strong writing, administrative, and computer skills
• Knowledge of public education reform
• Please note that candidates who do not have experience in community organizing will not be considered.

Apply on line at: https://careers.brown.edu/**Please send resume also to: irena_jaroszewski@brown.edu

Director of Neighborhood Reinvestment

JOB DESCRIPTION

DIRECTOR OF NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT

Latin United Community Housing Association (LUCHA) is a not-for-profit housing development and technical assistance organization working in the northwest side of Chicago. It develops decent and affordable housing for Latino and other residents of Westtown, Humboldt Park, Logan Square and Hermosa. The organization model reflects a community-control approach to meeting housing needs and solving the problems of the local residents. LUCHA is a HUD certified housing counseling agency.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop lending and foreclosure prevention programs with lending institutions and government agencies. Define program targets, strategies, timelines and delivery schedules, policy procedures, staffing and marketing.

2. Work with lending and foreclosure prevention specialists to develop outreach, counseling and training programs; help design marketing materials and formulate strategies and implementation schedules; and determine media outlets favored by community residents.

3. Supervise lending and foreclosure prevention specialists’ implementation of outreach and education programs, and assure that they meet program goals and objectives.

4. Participate in meeting with foundations and government agencies and other funding sources to explain the neighborhood’s needs and LUCHA’s programs to attract and retain resources for program operation.

5. Prepare program reports for funding sources, board of directors, and other stakeholders.

6. Work with lending institutions and government agencies to identify and overcome obstacles to sustainable mortgage/housing lending in low income communities. Research strategies use by other lending programs to overcome obstacles and find opportunities to modify and adapt them to local communities.

7. Utilize mortgage disclosure data and other research to monitor the activities of lending institutions in the target communities.

8. Represent LUCHA in city and statewide forum and coalition to share information and seek opportunities to enhance programs and advocate for systemic change.

Requirements: Six years of program supervisory and counseling experience. Counseling certification by HUD, NeighborWorks or other training institution. Excellent oral and written communication. Bilingual (Spanish & English) written and oral. Residents of the target neighborhoods are encouraged to apply.

HOURS: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and with planned activities on evenings and weekends.

SALARY: $50,000 to $60,000 depending on qualifications.

BENEFITS: Life and disability, health and dental insurance, 401 (k), paid vacation and holidays.

Send Resume and Cover Letter to: Juan Rivera, Executive Director, Latin United Community Housing Association. 3541 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647 or jbrivera@lucha.org

Deadline for application: October 15, 2011.

LUCHA is an equal opportunity employer.