Program Coordinator - Office of Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs

Program Coordinator - Office of Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs

Hiring Department: Vice Chanc for Student Affairs

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1043503

FTE: 1

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Shift: Days

# of Positions: 1

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $69,186.00 / Annual Salary

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.

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.

Under the supervision of the Director of the UIC Children's Center, the CCAMPIS Program Coordinator is responsible for managing and overseeing all day-today-operations of the Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) program in support of the program goals. The CCAMPIS program supports childcare and wraparound service needs of UIC students with young children.

The position will oversee all aspects of the CCAMPIS program including the child care partner network and subsidy program, develop and maintain event care, create and manage study and play spaces for student parents, improve lactation options for student parents on campus,, coordinating appropriate supplies for the UIC Food Pantry, scheduling and implementing parent education & resource fairs, and the creation of a social media presence to create community for student parents at UIC. The CCAMPIS Program coordinator is responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, and the supervision of student support staff.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Work with UIC Student Parents

• Support the collection, management, and analysis of data to determine childcare and additional support needs.
• Work with students to confirm student financial need in order to connect student-parents to available childcare support services.
• Support CCAMPIS participants in securing additional social service support as appropriate.
• Create an out-reach program for student parents through social media, social events, & one-on-one meetings.
• Maintain reporting databases for the CCAMPIS program including data related to participant characteristics, program usage, student success and persistence.

Management of Childcare Partner Network & Subsidy Program

• Establish a network of partner childcare centers in support of the child care needs of UIC students.
• Establish and maintain business relationships with partner child care providers ensuring program quality (DCFS licensure and accreditation) as well serving as a liaison for both the student and the program. Ensure partner center quality through annual site visits to partner centers.
• Coordinate and oversee the application process for child care subsidies.
• In conjunction with business associate create partner MOU and payment processes.

Wraparound Support Services

• Manage the creation and maintenance of Study-Play Spaces.
• Facilitate the re-designing and outfitting of lactation room spaces.
• Plan and manage CCAMPIS student parent engagement events including drop-in and event care to coincide with UIC student events and resource fairs.
• Coordinate with the UIC Food Pantry staff to ensure diapers/wipes and formula/food is available for student parents.
• Recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of student support staff.

Administrative duties

• Work closely with CCAMPIS PI, Co-PIs, and business associate throughout the project to monitor and assess the effectiveness of programs & making recommendations for improvements.
• Work with Business Associate to establish contracts with licensed childcare programs on and off campus for daytime and drop-in childcare.
• Promotes outreach and recruitment of CCAMPIS grant participants and supporting partners both within UIC and the community.
• Work with Business Associate to purchase program supplies in accordance with CCAMPIS regulations and UIC procurement policies.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

1. Bachelor’s degree.
2. A total of one (1) year (12 months) experience working in a childcare setting or social service agency. (Note: Master’s Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.)

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

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.

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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.