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Assistant Director - Office of Academic Programs

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Nov 07, 2025
Assistant Director - Office of Academic Programs Assistant Director - Office of Academic Programs Hiring Department: Office of Pgms and Acdmc Assessment Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1037341 FTE: 1 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9AM - 5PM Shift: Days # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: Hybrid Posting Close Date: 11/20/2025 Salary Range: $65,000.00 - 75,000.00 / Annual Salary / Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. 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 position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. The Assistant Director for Academic Programs will work with the director and other unit staff to support the governance process in relation to academic proposals at the course and program levels. This includes contributing to the development and review of proposals, communicating with academic departments about their proposals, and facilitating the progress of proposals through different levels of governance, ensuring compliance with institutional, state, and accrediting body requirements. In these roles, the assistant director will need to be able to maintain accurate reporting and documentation, communicate clearly, coordinate with other campus offices and systems, and employ effective writing and editing skills. Duties & Responsibilities: Course and Program Requests Review and edit course requests to ensure compliance with university and campus guidelines. Process course changes in Banner and the Course Request System; participate in Banner update activities. Review and edit proposals as assigned related to academic programs and academic units. Advise faculty and staff in colleges on educational policy and procedural requirements in relation to these proposals. Coordinate with campus partners (e.g., Registrar, Transfer Articulation and Degree Audit, Catalog) to ensure accuracy and alignment of course and program information. Meeting Preparation and Communications Prepare and maintain the calendar of academic governance meetings in consultation with university and system-level stakeholders. Assemble, format, and distribute materials for governance bodies, including the Senate Committee on Educational Policy (SCEP), General Education Council, UIC Senate, and University of Illinois Board of Trustees. Maintain and update the webpages for the Office of Academic Programs and SCEP, including in relation to resources, templates, and procedural guidance used across campus._ Reporting and Documentation Collect, organize, and submit data for required reporting activities (e.g., Illinois Board of Higher Education [IBHE] inventory, suspended/inactive program monitoring, NC-SARA out-of-state learning placements). Maintain accurate and up-to-date office databases, records, and reports to ensure compliance and accessibility. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Required: Bachelor's degree. One (1) year of experience in curriculum development and/or implementation, academic advising, or instructional design. Preferred Qualifications: Minimum of three years of experience in higher education, academic program development, or a related field. Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines. Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve problems independently. Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal communication, and presentation skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 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 within 180 days of employment. 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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