UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO




The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is the largest institution of higher education in the Chicago area, one of the top 70 research universities in the United States, and an increasingly significant center for education, research, and public service. UIC is an urban, land grant, research institution whose population reflects the diversity of its setting. It serves a resident, as well as a large commuter population of students. Over a quarter of its undergraduates are over the age of 22. Many students are among the first generation in their generation in their family to attend college. To realize its mission, UIC seeks to involve itself in the educational, cultural, community, and economic life of Metropolitan Chicago. This goal has made the University particularly aware of the need to ensure that the many voices that comprise this larger community are heard and heeded within the University's own population.

In 1978, UIC created the Urban Health Program (UHP) to recruit, retain, and graduate students from minority groups underrepresented in the health professions. The program also aims to provide assistance in improving health services delivery to ambulatory care facilities in underserved urban areas. The ultimate goal is to train a cadre of minority health professionals and doctoral and masters degree students dedicated to improving the quality of health care where improved health services are most needed.

The Director of Students programs and Assessment reports to the Associate Provost and Executive Director of the Urban Health Programs and provides assistance and advice on all phases of administrative management, programs operations and the formulation and implementation of policy plus procedures for UHP. The Director oversees and directs collaborative student recruitment and retention initiatives for six health sciences colleges (dentistry, health and human development sciences, medicine, nursing, pharmacy and public health) the Graduate College and the College of Education with regard to community, college, and University affiliated events, educational programs, and student support services. The incumbent is expected to provide leadership for the development and management of the UHP Resource Center, which includes the collection of student enrollment, retention, graduation and alumni data. The Director works closely with the UHP Management Team, Community Advisory Council, UIC campus partners, and Offices of Alumni Affairs to carry out the function of UHP program development and assessment. This person also interfaces with UHP counterparts at the college of medicine regional sites.

Applicants must possess a Master's degree (Ph.D. Preferred) or terminal professional degree in relevant field. Candidates with a minimum of five years experience in the management of a major administrative program with diverse populations at the university level will be considered. The ideal candidate will have extensive programming, financial planning, and program evaluation and assessment experience; familiarity with statistical analysis and quantitative data. Must have excellent verbal writing, and interpersonal skills.

Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae and three letters of reference with telephone numbers and email addresses to:

Chair UHP Committee
Director of Student Programs and Assessment
840 South Wood Street
Chicago, Illinois 60612-7313

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.

Qualifications

A Master's degree required. A minimum of five (5) years experience in the management of a major administrative program at the university level involving working with diverse populations, extensive program planning efforts, financial planning and resource development, and program evaluation and assessment. The ideal candidate will have experience in working with students in a multicultural educational setting, in developing collaborative efforts among key program constituents, and in exhibiting strong verbal and written communication skills as well as highly developed interpersonal and organizational abilities. Knowledge of and sensitivity to issues relating to the recruitment, retention and graduation of students from diverse student populations. Administrative experience in student affairs; significant experience in designing academic support programs and retention models; strong problem-solving skills in the context of interpersonal group relations and campus-wide collaborations. Developing and maintaining effective collaborative working relationships with campus departments, students, student and community groups; student advocacy; developing and implementing action plans/cultural needs.