Program Director (Associate Director of External Affairs and Communications)

Hiring Department: Social Justice Initiative

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1024158

Posting Close Date: 4/5/2024

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 nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. Hybrid and flexible work schedules are available. UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

Description:

The Social Justice Initiative (SJI) at the University of Illinois at Chicago advances racial and social justice by nurturing intellectual insurgency and furthering the production of knowledge that seeks to change the world. Our work is centered around connecting scholars and activists inside and outside of the university with community-based social change agents in our city, country, and globally.

SJI has four ongoing program areas: The Social Justice Portal Project, the Chicago Justice Gallery, the Pipeline to Scholarship and Mentoring Program and the Justice Lens film series. SJI also hosts workshops, lectures, community discussions, events, and conferences. All of our programs encourage UIC students, faculty, and staff to connect with community members and organizers to explore issues of racial and social justice.

The Associate Director of External Affairs and Communications initiates, sustains, manages, and oversees the unit's external community relations, website, social media and publicity campaigns. Oversees unit's overall programming involving project development, oversight, and implementation. Salary range is $72,000 - $75,000 commensurate with experience.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Design and develop all advertising campaigns to increase audience participation and engagement. Prepare organizational publications and reports; develop or edit visual media or graphic elements of publications.

• Plan, organize and oversee the unit’s overall programming and event planning. Conduct ongoing assessment and provide feedback as to the effectiveness of such events.

• Perform other duties assigned by the director to ensure the success of the projects and programming

• Serve as the primary contact for the media.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• A total of three (3) years (36 months) of demonstrated experience in engaging and working with civic and social justice communities, in a large urban setting, e.g., Chicago.
• Required experience in managing various communication strategies via graphic design software and hardware and promotions platforms to promote publicity campaigns and projects.

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 180 days of employment.

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