Program Coordinator - Big Ten Academic Alliance

Program Coordinator - Big Ten Academic Alliance The Big Ten Academic Alliance, the consortium of the Big Ten universities, is seeking up to two Program Coordinators to join its Champaign-based Programs Team.
Program Coordinators work under the direction of Assistant and Associate Directors to support the strategic collaborative initiatives of academic and administrative leaders from across the Big Ten.
These leaders include deans and senior level university administrators responsible for areas such as graduate education, liberal arts and sciences, information technology, leadership development, and globalization of higher education.
We are looking for energetic candidates who are: · well-organized, detail-oriented, and energized by finding solutions and delivering excellent outcomes, · collaborative and enjoy working in a team environment, · observant and skilled at facilitating inter-personal and group dynamics, and · passionate about supporting the education, research, and engagement missions of our world-class universities.
The Big Ten Academic Alliance is the nation’s preeminent model for effective collaboration among research universities.
For more than 65 years, the Alliance has helped the world-class institutions of the Big Ten advance their academic missions, generate unique opportunities for students and faculty, and serve the common good by sharing expertise, leveraging campus resources, and collaborating on innovative programs.
For more information on the Big Ten Academic Alliance, visit https://www.
btaa.
org.
The Big Ten Academic Alliance headquarters are in Champaign, Illinois, and employees currently work a hybrid work schedule with two days in the office and three days remote.
Alliance employees are employees of the University of Illinois.
The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.
Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
For more information, visit https://go.
illinois.
edu/EEO.
Duties & Responsibilities: Administer & Manage Collaborative Programs: Provide daily operational support to established collaborative programs, managing workflow, stakeholder relationships, and communications with a diverse group of staff, faculty, and students from across the Big Ten universities.
Support in-person and virtual meetings and events using a variety of information technology tools and software applications.
Assist with program evaluations, measuring outcomes, and producing reports.
Research, write, design, layout, and edit special reports for diverse audiences, using multi-media as appropriate.
Facilitate & Steward Collaborative Communities: Engage with internal and external stakeholders, students and faculty from member universities and members of the public.
Foster collaboration and trust networks within and among professional peer communities.
Leverage cloud-based technologies, database and spreadsheet applications, and other collaborative tools to facilitate institutional benchmarking, information sharing, and consortial collaborations.
Provide excellent customer service to member institutions, program liaisons and participants and work collegially and professionally with all external and internal stakeholders.
Travel to member universities and other locations.
Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree.
A total of one (1) year (12 months) in education, training and/or work experience with collaborative projects, programs and/or large events.
Demonstrated experience with software applications, databases, and information technology tools.
Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree.
Minimum of two years’ experience with collaborative projects, programs and/or large events.
Experience working with new and custom technology, large databases and visualization software.
Related higher education work experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Adaptability: Respond to change positively and adjust style to the needs of the situation.
Attention to Detail: Thoroughly accomplish tasks with concern for all involved areas.
Collaboration: passion for and excellence at bringing people together to leverage skills, talents & knowledge in pursuit of common goals.
Commitment to DEI: Diversity is a guiding principle of the Big Ten Academic Alliance and a critical component to the success of our organization.
Diversity in its many dimensions including race, culture, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, mental and physical abilities, learning styles, values, and viewpoints enriches the work we do internally and with our member universities.
Communication: excellent writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
Critical thinking: Ability to analyze information, data and situations and identify opportunities and recommendations.
Drive for Results: Demonstrate concern for achieving or surpassing results against internal or external standards.
Prioritization Skills: Demonstrate the ability to prioritize tasks effectively when under pressure and facing numerous urgent responsibilities.
Professionalism: consistent use of good judgment, discretion, and tactful communication, including understanding of likely effects of words, actions, and behavior on others.
Reliability: Demonstrate high dependability in all aspects of the job.
Organizational Loyalty: Exhibit appreciation for the Big Ten universities and their academic and research missions.
Service: Demonstrate a strong commitment to meeting the needs of co-workers, managers, and external constituents.
Technical Expertise: Familiarity with the Microsoft suite of products, event registration tools, and videoconferencing platforms.
Travel: ability to do overnight travel to member campuses and other locations with occasional evening & weekend work.
Appointment Information: This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5002 - Program Coordinator position, appointed on a 12-month basis.
The expected start date is as soon as possible after the close of the search.
Minimum salary for this position is $50,000.
00.
We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints.
The final salary offer will be determined through a thorough assessment of these elements.
For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.
sucss.
illinois.
gov/pages/classspec/default.
aspx.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information: Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on January 24, 2024.
Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting.
Application materials should include a cover letter, a current resume, and at least three references, including contact information.
Work authorization sponsorship is not available for this position.
In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position.
Applications not submitted through https://jobs.
illinois.
edu will not be considered.
If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment.
For further information about this specific position, please contact Jen Walburn-Cochrane at walburnc@illinois.
edu.
For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
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, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process.
Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.
edu.
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