at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Director of Strategic Initiatives and Projects - UIC Law
Director of Strategic Initiatives and Projects - UIC Law
Hiring Department: UIC Law
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1026063
Posting Close Date: 7/13/2024
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 UIC School of Law, Chicago's only public law school, is seeking a Director of Strategic Initiatives and Projects. The Director of Strategic Initiatives and Projects is responsible for working with the Dean, other senior administrators, and faculty to oversee and facilitate projects that advance the law school's mission. This includes the coordination of accreditation and survey data collection, analysis, and reporting to the American Bar Association (ABA). The Director will independently manage multiple projects from inception to completion and help ensure that specified projects are meeting milestones, expectations, and deadlines.
Duties & Responsibilities
Under the Dean's direction, the Director will develop, implement, and evaluate strategic initiatives and projects that support and promote the Law School's mission and core values.
Manage complex initiatives and projects requiring research, data analysis, and reporting.
Seek opportunities to collaborate with internal and external partners to promote the school's profile and objectives.
Serve as the ABA accreditation coordinator for all accreditation activities and ABA site visits.
With senior leadership, complete, verify, and submit accreditation reports and surveys that demonstrate the law school's compliance with ABA standards. Respond to ABA questions and requests for additional information.
Prepare and facilitate other major law school surveys and reports, such as U.S. News and World Report.
Coordinate events for the Dean's office.
Participate in University committees as a representative of the law school.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Master's Degree
Three years' experience in strategic planning, development, and implementation in higher education/university environment.
Demonstrated experience managing, analyzing, and reporting data.
A minimum of one year of supervisory experience.
Excellent oral, written, and organizational skills.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively and respectfully with diverse stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school or its equivalent from a foreign country.
The salary range is $90,000 to $110,000.
For fullest consideration, apply online https://jobs.uic.edu by the listed closing date. Include (upload) a .pdf copy of your letter of intent, current CV/resume, and the names of 3 references.
The University of Illinois Chicago and the State of Illinois offer competitive wages, benefit programs, and resources for employees. UIC is strongly committed to providing equitable benefit options throughout each stage of employment. Many benefits become effective on the first day of employment. Benefits offered by UIC include health care options, wellness programs,... For full info follow application link.
The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The University of Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
institution/employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.
