at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Graduate Assistant - Office of the Vice Chancellor for Innovation
Graduate Assistant - Office of the Vice Chancellor for Innovation
Hiring Department: Office of the Vice Chancellor for Innovation
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1025577
Posting Close Date: June 26, 2024
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.
Description:
Position Summary:
The Graduate Assistant for the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Innovation (OVCI) supports the OVCI program and outreach staff in efforts to deliver OVCI strategic initiatives and to engage UIC students and faculty to increase opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship at UIC.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Provide outreach support, including recruiting students, publicizing programs and activities to campus and public constituencies, and working with/assisting with event management.
Support the development and execution of programs in alignment with OVCI program goals.
Participate and assist with coordination for OVCI outreach initiatives and events.
Represent OVCI with student groups on campus to build support for initiatives.
Assist with tracking program/project data and deliver regular updates and recommendations to senior management. Communicate with stakeholders noting risks and overall performance.
Support event planning, coordination, and communication for program events.
Perform other related duties and assist and participate with special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidate must be a full-time, degree-seeking student in a graduate program
Interest in program development, outreach, and event coordination
Punctuality, reliability, and consistency
Excellent interpersonal skills and an interest in developing working relationships with campus groups.
Proven ability to organize and provide accurate, detail-oriented work.
Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and to conduct oneself in a highly professional and ethical manner.
Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
Preferred Qualifications:
Public speaking and presentation skills
Ability to work both independently and within a team
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Experience with event coordination
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