Coordinator of ARISE - Engineering Administration

Grainger College of Engineering - Undergraduate Programs Office

Duties & Responsibilities

• Meet with students to monitor academic progress and adjustment to campus, provide resources and support as needed. Keep thorough records of all student contacts.
• Coordinate ARISE activities including orientation, summer bridge, Spring retreat, and support program activities.
• Track progress of ARISE students through regular feedback from instructors, tutors, and mentors. Create opportunities to proactively support students.
• Work with New Student Programs, Marketing and Communication, and the Office of Admissions to coordinate program recruitment and yield efforts.
• Recruit, train, and supervise undergraduate student staff and volunteers.
• Perform other, additional academic support/recruitment duties to further the mission of Grainger Engineering, including occasional travel and evening and weekend work.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• A total of two (2) years (24 months) in education, training and/or work experience in higher education
• Demonstrated experience in advising and/or mentoring college students
• Demonstrated experience supporting academic and/or professional development programs for students (e.g., undergraduate students and students interested in STEM)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a STEM field
• Experience working with STEM students
• Experience working with first-generation, low-income, and/or students considered to be academically at-risk

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work evenings and weekends and travel in-state occasionally as requested.

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 closing date. The budgeted salary range for this position is $55,000-63,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. This position will be expected to work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus on a full-time basis per the University’s Workplace Flexibility policy. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

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 (Central Time) on April 1, 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Please upload your cover letter, resume, and names/contact information for three references. 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 Jill McKenna at glawe1@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

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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. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. 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.

Requisition ID: 1029551
Job Category: Professional and Administrative
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu