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Program Coordinator - Social Justice Initiative

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Jun 14, 2025
Program Coordinator - Social Justice Initiative Program Coordinator - Social Justice Initiative Hiring Department: Social Justice Initiative Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1035042 FTE: 1 Work Schedule: M-F Shift: Days # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: Hybrid Posting Close Date: 6/16/2025 Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $55,000.00 - 58,000.00 / 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 initiates, sustains, manages, and oversees the implementation of engaged and participatory research involving faculty, students, and community partners. Plans public programming. Assists the Director with administrative duties. Duties & Responsibilities: Oversee the current major engaged research projects and explore the possibility of new projects and collaborations. Coordinate a development strategy, including cultivation of individual donor and grant writing for external funding opportunities. Assist the Director with administrative duties. Design evaluation instruments to monitor progress of various scholarly projects. Provide strategic leadership and support to partners, staff, and faculty participants in various projects. Maintain professional profile for SJI in the national Social Justice research community. Minimum Qualifications Required: Bachelor's degree. A total of one (1) year (12 months) Demonstrated experience in engaging and working with civic and social justice communities in a large urban setting, e.g., Chicago. Demonstrated experience managing or coordinating day-to-day office operations. (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: Bachelor's in Social Justice Studies, Social Sciences, Humanities, Urban Planning, Public Policy, or related field. Minimum of two years experience as a researcher or working in a library, think tank, or university setting. Writing or editorial skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 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. 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