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Assistant Director, Urban Health Program

Assistant Director, Urban Health Program

Hiring Department: Applied Health Sciences

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Salary range based on experience: 65,000 - 80,000

Requisition ID: 1018489

Posting Close Date: 06/14/2023

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.

Description:

The Urban Health Program Assistant Director is responsible for providing leadership and innovation in the development, integration, and implementation of the College mission to foster service and empowerment to the College's diverse urban student population. The Urban Health Program Assistant Director is responsible for integrating the Urban Health Program with the College and University Diversity Initiative goals, particularly in the areas of student recruitment, retention, professional development, and mentoring. A critical responsibility of this role is directing activities of the AHS undergraduate health science research and clinical training agenda with a goal of providing development opportunities that foster successful matriculation of students who are historically underrepresented into the health sciences.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Serves as a member of the campus-wide Urban Health Program Management Team and the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) which establish UHP goals and plans for the entire campus.
• Directs activities and programming for the AHS undergraduate health science research training agenda including developing collaborations with campus partners and faculty research mentors; providing advising support; facilitating workshops, training, and orientation; coordinating peer mentor program; documenting scholar participation and program progress, as well as assessing program outcomes.
• Partners with Assistant Dean for Recruitment on targeted recruitment activities and outreach to support College and Urban Health Program goals, including assistance for transfer students.
• Develops programming for the underrepresented undergraduate population at large to address graduate/professional school readiness and build programming efforts to enhance their overall candidacy.
• Manages and implements targeted programs designed to enhance retention and student success in students' chosen careers in collaboration with the AHS Office of Student Affairs (OSA) and Academic Support and Achievement Program (ASAP).
• Compiles, analyzes data, develops metrics, and disseminates student information reports to the College, related to admissions, enrollment, ethnicity, and retention, specifically for underrepresented populations in coordination with the other members of the Office of the Dean.
• Provides support and direction to the academic units to develop comprehensive recruitment, mentoring, retention and enrichment strategies for underrepresented student populations in collaboration with Associate/Assistant Deans.
• Participates in proposals and research projects that support the Urban Health Program and efforts of the college diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree.
2. A total of three (3) years (36 months) in education, training and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position. (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 higher education student personnel, student affairs, college student development, or a related field preferred.
• Five years of experience in recruitment, admissions, academic advising, retention programming, and/or other student success initiatives in higher education
• Knowledge of best practices in implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and strategies.
• Open communication style with strong public speaking and written communication skills.
• Exceptional relationship building and strategic thinking abilities.
• Familiarity with student development theory and FERPA.

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 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, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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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, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.


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