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This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12264810 Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) Alliance Director

Office of Public Engagement

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking a Director for the Minority Serving Institutions Alliance (MSI Alliance) initiative. This initiative aims to increase the number of underrepresented students pursuing and obtaining doctoral degrees, leading to successful careers in academia and beyond. The Director is responsible for project/program planning, implementation, management, and oversight. This position serves as a liaison and primary point of contact between the university, MSI Alliance partners, faculty, staff, and students.

As a land-grant institution, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has a special and unique responsibility for public engagement. Public engagement encompasses collaboration, education, and the privilege of service to the local community, the state, the country, and the world for the mutually beneficial exchange of knowledge, assets, and resources in a context of partnership and reciprocity. The Public Engagement team works to advance the University\'s public engagement mission by fostering a culture of engagement and supporting mutually beneficial and collaborative University, community, corporate, and government partnerships to address critical societal issues.

Duties & Responsibilities

Program Management

Oversee the MSI Alliance initiative and related projects, serving as the primary liaison between the university, minority-serving institutions (2 and 4 years), faculty, staff, students, internal and external stakeholders, and related campus programs/initiatives.

Work with faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders to develop, implement, and manage academic year and summer activities, programs, and events that encourage and support undergraduates to pursue a doctoral degree.

Collaborate with the advisory council to conceptualize, develop, and implement strategies for research, education, inter-institutional partnerships, and professional development within the program.

Develop and lead undergraduate student recruitment activities for Alliance programs, including the Student Summer Research Experience, which could include conducting informational presentations virtually and at partner institutions and other outreach activities.

Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective and current student participants.

Recruit, select, train, evaluate, and supervise undergraduate and graduate student hourly employees as needed.

Travel to partner institutions may be necessary. Must be able to travel to various geographic locations in Illinois and out of state as required to conduct recruitment events and cultivate strong relationships with Alliance partners.

Project Management

Lead the planning, development, and implementation of projects related to the MSI Alliance, which includes creating project plans and timelines.

Monitor initiative progress, respond to stakeholder inquiries, and communicate updates effectively.

Employ project management best practices to coordinate program implementation.

Evaluation and Assessment

Develop and implement an assessment and evaluation plan for Alliance projects and activities.

Ensure ongoing assessment of the effectiveness of recruiting efforts.

Collect, analyze, and report on project performance data to inform decision-making.

Grant Development and Management

Partner with Alliance partners and stakeholders to identify, develop, and submit grant proposals for sustainable funding.

Provide administrative support for grant preparation, including budget development and justification.

Outreach and Communication

Co-develop and manage the communications strate y with the Public Engagement Administration and Communications Manager to promote Alliance achievements, events, and student opportunities.

Collaborate on the creation of content for various platforms, including websites, social media, presentations, reports, and publications.

Administrative

Provide administrative oversight for the Alliance, ensuring timely completion of activities and addressing challenges.

Plan and execute meetings, special events, and other types of engagement activities, including participant recruitment, logistics, and post-event evaluation.

Support MSI Alliance councils, committees, and working groups.

Build and cultivate relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Monitor budget and expenditures.

Position Qualifications

Required-

Bachelor\'s degree.

A total of three (3) years (36 months) in education, training and/or work experience in program management. (Note: Master\'s Degr