Extra Help - Program Coordinator - Office for Advising Development

Extra Help - Program Coordinator - Office for Advising Development

This Position is temporary and limited to 900 hours.

Hiring Department: Office for Advising Development

Location:  Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1042569

Hours per Week:  37.5

# of Positions: 1

Workplace Type:  Hybrid  

Posting Close Date: September 2, 2026

Salary: The rate of pay for this position is $37.00 per hour.

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.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Position Summary

The Extra Help Program Coordinator (Project Coordinator) provides project-based support within the Office of Advising Development and Student Systems to support a variety of projects with a primary focus on advising development and student success. They will manage projects, develop project materials and resources, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure timely completion of deliverables. The position requires strong project management, organizational, communication, and design skills, along with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Design and create professional materials, including presentations, training resources, communications, workflow documentation, reports, and visual content.
• Conduct research, gather information, and prepare summaries, recommendations, and project updates.
• Coordinate project meetings, track action items, and facilitate communication among stakeholders.
• Organize and maintain project files, documentation, and records.
• Collaborate with campus partners, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders as appropriate.
• Utilize sound judgment and independent decision-making to advance project objectives with minimal oversight.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree.
2. A total of one (1) year (12 months) in education, training and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position. (Note: Master’s Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.)
3. Based on position requirements, additional education, training, and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position, may be required.
   
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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.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.