Visiting Relationship Manager / Project Manager

University of Illinois System
University of Illinois System

Operations, Customer Service

Urbana, IL, USA

Posted on Aug 22, 2026
School Partnership & Relationship Management (IVSA) Identify and establish relationships with public and private school districts across Illinois, with a focus on central and southern IL. Conduct outreach through in-person and virtual meetings to introduce IVSA offerings and onboard new schools, driving school partnership, enrollment, and program growth. Create and deliver presentations to key stakeholders, including school and district leadership. Provide continuous, responsive support to partner schools, addressing their needs and ensuring their success with IVSA's programs. Work with ROE Superintendents and the IVSA Executive Director to align partnership strategies with organizational goals. Collaborate regularly with IVSA staff to support program implementation and troubleshoot challenges. Work with IVSA leadership to develop and track progress against Key Performance Indicators on a monthly basis. Maintain detailed records of all interactions with school districts, including meetings, calls, and virtual sessions. Generate regular reports on outreach activity, engagement metrics, and progress toward partnership goals. Represent IVSA at conferences and events to strengthen visibility and presence throughout the state. Stay current on marketing strategies and event management best practices to support school outreach efforts. Project Management Manage day-to-day execution of assigned projects, tracking deliverables, timelines, and milestones. Build and maintain project trackers and task lists across multiple concurrent workstreams. Proactively follow up with internal and external stakeholders to keep projects moving. Facilitate meetings and take meeting minutes for project tracking purposes. Identify bottlenecks and escalate risks early. Prepare clear, concise status updates and reports for leadership and stakeholders. Support data collection and basic analysis for program tracking and evaluation. Assist with preparation of presentations, summaries, and briefings. Contribute to process improvements that increase team efficiency. Perform additional duties as assigned in support of project and partnership goals. Hybrid, home-based position with regular travel required, primarily within central and southern Illinois. Must reside within Illinois. Must be able to travel occasionally to Chicago, Champaign, and Springfield, IL for meetings and project support.