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Assistant Director of Academic Affairs Initiatives

Assistant Director of Academic Affairs Initiatives

Hiring Department: Vice Provost for Academic Programs and Effectiveness

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1018834

Posting Close Date: 06/16/2023

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent 'Best Colleges' rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

This position works with the leadership of the Vice Provost for Academic Programs and Effectiveness (VPAPE) to oversee the creation, implementation, and evaluation of project and/or programs that impact academic programs, assessment, academic policy and effectiveness to increase student success at the university. Under minimal supervision , and in collaboration with VPAPE units and other appropriate constituents both within and outside of the university, the Assistant Director will facilitate the implementation of projects. The Assistant Director will also be responsible for reporting progress of all projects to the Director, Vice Provost, and others as required. This position will also maintain the websites related to their dedicated projects.

Duties & Responsibilities

Identify, evaluate and assess research literature on a variety of high-impact practices related to student success.

Collect and analyze data related to dedicated academic program initiative projects.

Meet and collaborate regularly with individuals and committees tasked with creating, implementing and evaluating campus-wide initiatives.

Create, follow through with, assess, and revise detailed work plans, identifying specific activities needed to successfully complete projects such as the Curricular Analytics project, Collaborative Agreements, and Guaranteed Transfer Pathways between area community colleges and the university.

Ensure scope and direction of projects aligns with university goals.

Represent the university when communication with outside groups and agencies, which may include needs analysis surveys, securing philanthropic funding for projects, or meeting with experts in subject matter from other universities, is necessary within the scope of a project.

Establish and maintain a communication schedule to update progress to a variety of stakeholders and ensure deadlines are met.

Draft proposals and maintain established project management reports, including information posted to the various project websites.

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

Qualifications:

Master's Degree required.
Minimum of two years of project management or related experience. Strong communication and public relation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access).

Preferred Qualifications
Project management experience in higher education or related fields preferred. Good understanding of key issues involved in undergraduate student success preferred.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.


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