Engineering and Innovation Support Specialist
Customer Service
Urbana, IL, USA
Engineering and Innovation Support Specialist
Carle Illinois College of Medicine
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Carle Illinois College of Medicine is the world’s first accredited engineering-based medical school, founded in 2015 through a partnership between the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Carle Health. Built at the intersection of engineering, science, and medicine, the college is redefining medical education, research, and clinical innovation to improve the health and well-being of patients and communities. Carle Illinois offers a supportive and innovative environment where faculty, staff, and students work together to advance the college’s mission and growth through collaboration, creativity, and meaningful contributions.
The Carle Illinois College of Medicine embraces the university’s commitment to creating a diverse and talented community of students, faculty and staff, which is essential to fulfilling its mission and vision. Carle Illinois actively promotes an inclusive environment in which students, faculty and staff can learn, teach, research and serve. For detailed information on our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please visit:
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Position Summary
The Engineering and Innovation Support Specialist is responsible for assisting in the development, improvement, and coordination of the engineering components of the Carle Illinois curriculum to respond to ever evolving technology and innovation and in alignment with the mission, vision, values of the college. This position involves working with a wide variety of faculty to help plan, develop, test, and deploy course offerings throughout the calendar year. The Engineering and Innovation Support Specialist will report to the Engineering and Innovation Curriculum Specialist.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assist with coordination and execution of engineering curricular content housed within the college.
- Collaborate with Engineering and Innovation Curriculum Specialist, Course/Clerkship Directors, Engineering and Innovation Thread Director, Academic Affairs leadership, and course faculty to design and deliver curricular content, instructional sessions, and assessment of engineering and innovation content to meet the needs of the medical educational program.
- Provide additional support for all engineering and innovation content delivery.
- Provide additional guidance as needed to faculty, staff, and medical students regarding all aspects of resource utilization including training and use of complex and highly specialized equipment and protocols.
Provide administrative support for Capstone, Data Science, IDEA (Innovation, Design and Engineering Analysis) and future project courses for students.
- Assist faculty members running Capstone, Data Science, IDEA and future project courses in supporting an interdisciplinary team of students and professionals to develop and deliver engineering and innovative solutions to clinical and healthcare challenges. This includes ordering supplies, posting medical student/faculty assignments, and entering information into the learning management system.
Other
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Occasional travel may be required.
- Participate in appropriate national organizations to keep abreast of new concepts to provide optimal and continually updated technologies and services that support the needs of Carle Illinois College of Medicine.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships; work cooperatively and collegially with others in a manner consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect; support and engage in equal employment opportunity principles, rules, and regulations.
- Foster an inclusive workplace culture that values differing perspectives, experiences, and approaches.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- A. Master's degree in education, educational psychology, or the humanities such as history, political science, literature, journalism, communications, or philosophy
AND
Six (6) months of experience which included any of the following areas professional writing or editing, audiovisual design and/or production, design and/or production of evaluation tools, educational programming, curriculum development, or classroom teaching
OR
B. Baccalaureate degree in education, educational psychology, or the humanities
AND
Eighteen (18) months of experience which included any of the following areas professional writing or editing, audiovisual design and/or production, design and/or production of evaluation tools, educational programming, curriculum development, or classroom teaching
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Engineering, or Information Management.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with distinct audiences.
- Ability to analyze information, solve problems, and approach challenges with creativity and sound judgment.
- Organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and work both
independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment. - Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships, navigate
differing perspectives, and contribute to constructive conflict resolution. - Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive student and curriculum-related
information.
Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 3289 - Instructional Development Specialist position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 6/29/2026. The budgeted salary range for the position is $55,000 to $65,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
This position is eligible for sponsorship except for sponsorship of a new H-1B petition that would incur the $100,000 fee.
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 June 29,2026. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. 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 msl19@illinois. edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — the state’s flagship public university and one of the world’s leading research institutions — every staff member helps shape what’s next. Founded in 1867, Illinois is home to a vibrant community of 59,000 students from all 50 states and 129 countries, supported by 15 colleges and instructional units, more than 20 research institutes, and one of the most comprehensive student service ecosystems in the nation. Whether you’re empowering first-generation students, fueling breakthrough innovation, or strengthening communities across Illinois and beyond, your work here has a far-reaching and deeply meaningful impact. The university offers a highly competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and financial security. Join a top 10 public university that has launched over 330 startups and continues to redefine excellence — where the Illinois Value Proposition ensures that your contributions are recognized, your potential is nurtured, and your career can thrive.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
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. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID: 1036525
Job Category: Education & Student Services
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu