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DePaul University

Job Identification: 957
Locations: , , , ,
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Category: Student Services

The Highlights:

This position reports to the LAS Associate Dean/Director of the Liberal Studies Program and the Associate Dean for New Initiatives in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (LAS), providing support, coordination, and management to the Liberal Studies Program's (LSP) fourteen area committees (c. 100 faculty), LSP and LAS program assessment, and New Initiatives for LAS. The Liberal Studies Program, a university-level program, is the common curriculum taken by all students in the seven undergraduate colleges of DePaul University. The position coordinates key program processes including assessment, course review, workshops, scholarships, and college partner events. The Coordinator supports strategic design, implementation, and evaluation of the campus-wide Liberal Studies curriculum. In addition, the Coordinator serves as a member of the Liberal Studies Program leadership team, providing specialized advising on departmental operations and undergraduate student general education requirements. As a member of the LAS Dean's office, other miscellaneous temporary tasks in support of the office may be assigned.

What You'll Do:

• Process Management:
  ⢠Monitor Liberal Studies course proposal submissions and reviews in CIM (and legacy system as needed).
  ⢠In collaboration with the First-Year Program office, coordinate distribution of Seminar on Race, Power, and Resistance (LSP 200) student evaluations.
  ⢠Supervise student worker(s) tasks associated with this position, as needed.
  ⢠LAS and Liberal Studies Program website maintenance; University Catalog updates.
  ⢠In collaboration with staff advisors in undergraduate colleges, advise students and faculty about LSP requirements, triage exceptions requests for LSP requirements via the LSP exception request system.
  ⢠Serve as the Liberal Studies initial point of contact for the University.
  ⢠Supports processes for new initiatives as needed.
  
• Assessment Training and Coordination:
  ⢠Oversee annual LAS assessment processes, annual LSC Assessment processes, and annual LSP assessment processes through frequent communication across the University.
  ⢠Train LSP advisory committee chairs, LAS unit chairs and directors, and LAS department assistants on assessment best practices.
  ⢠Attend, as needed, the University Assessment Advisory Board; attend Advising Managers Board as needed for Liberal Studies or LAS policy discussion.
  ⢠Track LSP courses within the undergraduate colleges to ensure compliance following the LSC and/or LSP Assessment processes.
  
• LSP Advisory Committee Training and Support:
  ⢠Coordinate and support the LSP administrative office and LSP advisory committees, including meetings for each advisory committee, the Liberal Studies Council, and quarterly meetings of the Associate Dean for Liberal Studies with all advisory unit chairs.
  ⢠Arrange periodic best practices workshops for 14 LSP areas; support stipends or other budget items associated with such meetings.
  ⢠Maintain Best Practices documents on webpages.
  ⢠In collaboration with OIDE, plan and facilitate periodic implicit bias and other DEI trainings for LSP advisory committee members.
  
• Event Coordination and management:
  ⢠Coordinate professional development workshops and events for individual LSP units and across the Liberal Studies Program as a whole.
  ⢠Manage special events for New Initiatives as needed.
  ⢠Manage ProCard expenses, honoraria, and reimbursement.
  ⢠Create presentations, fliers, digital files, and documents for events; assigning responsibilities to student assistants as needed.
  
• University Level Communication:
  ⢠Communication, coordination, and assistance with Liberal Studies Council and fourteen LSP advisory committees.
  ⢠Communicate LAS initiatives as needed with internal and external curricular partners and new initiative committees.
  ⢠As part of general LSP advising, consult with, or make referrals to, various university offices; make timely responses to student emails.
  ⢠Communicate changes in the Liberal Studies Program to students, faculty, staff, and advisors.
  
• Records Management:
  ⢠Prepare and revise Liberal Studies and relevant LAS memos, minutes, forms, and meeting materials.
  ⢠Serve as the point person for Liberal Studies records inquiries, including approval status of courses.
  ⢠Update master list of approved courses receiving Liberal Studies credit.
  ⢠Maintain records of AIC Steering Committee, CPBL initiatives, and other New Initiatives as requested.
  ⢠Obtain data through running queries in PeopleSoft, BlueSky, and Tableau.
  
• Liberal Studies is the common undergraduate curriculum of the university and requires attention to student, staff, and faculty concerns.
• Supervision of student worker(s) tasks associated with this position, as needed.
• Day-to-day budget needs and compliance.
• Maintain accurate organization of Liberal Studies Program-related receipts and financial paperwork.
• Use University ProCard for event and guest expenses for New Initiative programming.

What You'll Need:

• A Bachelor's degree is required.
• 3-5 years of work experience in an academic setting is required.
• Academic advising experience preferred.
• Must be experienced at multitasking on a variety of projects (both short and long-term)
• Adept at working closely with individuals and groups
• Proactive and resourceful in troubleshooting various issues
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe software
• Working knowledge of PeopleSoft, Courseleaf, BlueSky, Catalog Navigator, SharePoint, Qualtrics, OTE Blue, Canva
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, copy-editing skills, and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of HTML/CSS
• Familiarity with and commitment to the University's mission and values. The position supports intersectional and DEI perspectives in Liberal Studies program and New Initiatives.
• Availability to attend events that are outside of work hours.

Perks:

• Working for a stable and well-known University that values diversity and inclusion.
• Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement plan matching contribution of 10%.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
• Full-Time Benefits
• Part-Time Benefits

For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.

Required Background Check:
Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.

Required COVID-19 Vaccination:
Employment at DePaul University is contingent upon receiving all recommended doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, including the booster, or having a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated. To request a religious or medical exemption, please email employeerelations@depaul.edu.

Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect:
Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university, you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status at the time of hire. A mandated reporter is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child known to them in their professional or official capacity may be abused or neglected. For more information, please visit the following pages:
Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)
Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act

Title IX Contact Information
Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX responsibilities. The Title IX Office is on the Lincoln Park campus on the 3rd floor of the Student Center, 2250 N. Sheffield Avenue. The Title IX Office can be reached at 312-362-8970 or titleixcoordinator@depaul.edu.

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

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