at University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Program and Engagement Coordinator, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
The University of Illinois is accepting applications for a Program and Engagement Coordinator at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). OLLI at Illinois is an inclusive community that offers affordable, accessible, high-quality educational programs designed for people fifty or older connected to East Central Illinois or the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign with the goal of enriching members' lives by heightening intellectual engagement and stimulating curiosity. This position coordinates OLLI programs and engagement initiatives for older adults involving members, instructors, lecturers, and community partners. The individual will assist the OLLI director in strategic planning and in the development and implementation of OLLI at Illinois' lifelong learning programs as well as other duties, as necessary, for the smooth operation of OLLI.
Duties & Responsibilities
Engagement with members
- Engage extensively with members to foster sense of community and determine member interests and needs.
- Oversee volunteer committees.
- Coordinate OLLI's study group program.
- Organize OLLI events/trips.
- Compose extensive internal written communications, including course, study group, lecture, and event descriptions, website content, weekly emails to members.
- Assist OLLI director in assessing and implementing membership and enrollment goals, including diversity and accessibility goals, maintenance, and retention.
- Assist director in establishing and maintaining community partners for educational programming (courses, lectures).
- Increase and maintain OLLI's presence on social media (Facebook, Instagram, etc.) and maintain selected pages of OLLI's website.
- Assist director in developing and overseeing marketing strategy to increase membership and OLLI's community presence.
- Compose extensive external written communications, including website content, promotional materials, and other publications and communications as needed.
- Provide basic training to instructors to use equipment in classrooms.
- Assist instructors, study group facilitators, and lecturers with course delivery questions, especially those involving classroom or online presentation set-up and delivery.
- Coordinate OLLI speaker programs.
Required-
- Bachelor's degree
- A total of two (2) years (24months) in education, training and/or work experience in program coordination, service or other industry.
- Master's degree, preferably in social work, communications, or liberal arts.
- Demonstrated experience working and/or interacting with diverse populations.
- Experience working in higher education.
- Public speaking experience.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with others.
- Proficiency with standard computer programs and instructional technology and ability to learn new software programs.
- Ability to work well and efficiently with others in OLLI's 3-person staff
- Composure and patience to work with members, volunteers, faculty and community experts, and other constituents.
- Ability to perform under constraints to maintain confidence in appropriate matters.
- Ability to prioritize assignments and duties to meet specific deadlines.
- Ability to work occasional evening or weekend hours.
- Ability to work independently and anticipate the needs of the director, members, and university and community experts and partners.
- Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical staff, volunteers, and instructors.
This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5002 - Program Coordinator position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the close of the search. Minimum salary for this position is $60,000. We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints. The final salary offer will be determined through a thorough assessment of these elements. Work authorization sponsorship is not available for this position.
For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on July 9, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting and upload a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Jennifer Steiling (steiling@illinois.edu). For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
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, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .
Requisition ID: 1025238
Job Category: Administrative
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
