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Program Coordinator - Disability Cultural Center

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Mar 12, 2025
Program Coordinator - Disability Cultural Center Program Coordinator - Disability Cultural Center Hiring Department: Disability Cultural Center Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1031553 FTE: 1 Work Schedule: Days M-F Shift: Days # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: On-Site Posting Close Date: April 2, 2025 Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $50,000.00 - 54,000.00 / 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. Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits. The Program Coordinator at the UIC Disability Cultural Center (DCC) supports the Director and Associate Director in coordinating DCC programs and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Center. Employees in this position will provide a welcoming point of contact for campus and community members, independently track and manage program-related data, maintain public-facing communications, and provide overall coordination support to events and initiatives of the department. Duties & Responsibilities: Provide administrative office support to the activities, services, projects, and special programs of the UIC Disability Cultural Center. Request, track, and monitor logistical aspects of public programs, including accessibility services, and maintain event attendance and evaluation records. Maintain communications infrastructure, including email lists, website content, informational materials, and social media contacts as needed. Coordinate with DCC staff and other Centers for Cultural Understanding and Social Change to promote events and programming. Participate in outreach efforts, clearly communicating the mission and work of the Disability Cultural Center and the Centers for Cultural Understanding and Social Change to campus and community constituencies. Provide a welcoming point of contact for students visiting the Disability Cultural Center, both in-person and virtually. Provide direct supervision and coordination of student employees. Compile and complete various reports and internal administrative documents to coordinate efforts and assess programs. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Required: Bachelor's degree. A total of one (1) year (12 months) in education, training and/or work experience in the area of disability arts and culture, disability history, disability justice perspectives, disability studies insights, and disability communities (including Sick, Mad, Spoonie, Neurodivergent, and Deaf communities). Knowledge of accessibility practices for events and communications. (Note: Master's Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.) Preferred Qualifications: Two years of experience with disability communities, disability arts and culture, and/or advocacy organizations, with at least one year in an administrative position. Knowledge of general office practices and procedures, knowledge of events planning and effective publicity/outreach. Skill in real-time and written communication; interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with students, staff, the public, and outside constituency groups; skill with Microsoft Office Suite and social media platforms. Ability to track and manage detailed information, ability to organize tasks and work in a self-directed way, ability to supervise student workers, ability to analyze problems and brainstorm solutions. 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. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/14428?c=uic Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. 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