Associate Director Student Media & Affinity Programming

Job Posted 10/25/2024
University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL
United States
Category Higher Education
Employee
Full-Time
Experience Required
Degree Required
Industry
Higher Education
Pay
$65,000.00 Per Year
Travel
Some Travel
Job Description

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 over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This is a full-time and benefits eligible position.  Hybrid and flexible work schedules are available. UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience.  In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick.  In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents.  Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

Description:

 

Under general supervision, this position will provide leadership, management, and direction to full/part-time professionals, graduate students, campus partners, and students. This role will take the lead on assessment; strategically plan events; implement new initiatives with campus partners; execute large-scale events at UIC; and contribute to the Center for Student Involvement mission, learning outcomes, and goals. Deliver large-scale programs and events; offering students a wide range of out-of-class experiential learning experiences that build leadership, communication, and organizational skills in preparation for high levels of academic endeavor. Seek and establish new partnerships on and off campus to enhance the campus life experience.

Job Requirements
Duties & Responsibilities:
Student Media:
Serve as the chief advisor to UIC Radio – UIC’s only medium for student media on campus. Directly advise / supervise student leaders of UIC Radio.
Ensures compliance with FCC rules and regulations by reviewing operating logs and licenses and updating files. Trains students to follow FCC rules and regulations.
Assists in the preparation of functional area budgets.
University/Student Event Planning and Production:
Serve as expert on-campus event creation, production, and management.
Direct and lead staff and/or student leaders with the planning and execution of campus wide programs.
Provide direction and leadership for campus wide programs (i.e. Cultural Heritage Months, Flames Finish Strong,
orientation program, new initiatives).
Create and maintain strategic plan for departmental marketing for the Center for Student Involvement.
Collaborate with campus partners, vendors, and community partners.
Financial Management:
Financially responsible for the budgets of the Student Activities Board and UIC Radio, as well as departmental expenses for travel, conferences, etc.
Responsible for reporting and tracking financial transactions within the OBFS systems.
Training and oversee staff on how to submit new vendor forms, miscellaneous vouchers, certificate of insurance, riders, and contracts.
Administrative Responsibilities:
Understands and articulates various federal, state, and local laws and mandates related to Center for Student Involvement.
Establish and maintain relationships with industry influencers and key strategic partners.
Provide and manage overall calendar of programming for Center for Student Involvement.
Work with CSI team to develop and enforce event policies and procedures.
Responsible for Center for Student Involvement annual, monthly reports, and staff weekly updates.
Lead and plan assessments for programming.
Represent the Center for Student Involvement on university wide committees.
Support day-to-day office operations.
Staff Management:
Hire, train, develop, and manage full/part-time staff, graduate staff, and student staff to ensure that a qualified individual to join the team and meet CSI’s mission and goals.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:
Bachelor’s degree.
A total of three (3) years (36 months) demonstrating extensive experience with event planning on campus, and extensive advising experience of undergraduate students in extracurricular activities and/or student media. (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:
Master’s Degree in Student Affairs/Higher Education with three to five years of progressive experience and skills related to supervision, strategic planning, assessment, goal-setting and implementation of initiatives, programming large-scale events, student leadership development, and financial management at a university/college.
Strong communication skills and responsiveness to emails to provide excellent customer service.
Ability to critical thinking, problem-solving, and interpret policy/procedures to work effectively with team members and campus partners.
Demonstrate a strong work ethic, integrity, initiative, flexibility, high level of productivity, and leadership characteristics to contribute to the UIC experience.
Understanding of Professional Competency Areas for Student Affairs Practitioners.

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.

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 requires 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.

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To Apply: https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/12241?c=uic 

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