The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign seeks a Graduate Programs Coordinator

Everything we do is designed to improve the quality of life of the people in the state of Illinois, across the nation, and around the world. We discover, develop, translate, and disseminate knowledge to address societal concerns and train the next generation of experts and leaders in a way that empowers them to expand the boundaries of science to higher levels of understanding and influence.

The Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics (ACE) is comprised of world-renowned faculty whose research and outreach programs influence national and international policymaking on issues ranging from how producers, consumers, and agribusinesses manage risk and adapt to climate change to the impacts of new technologies, environmental regulations, federal laws on profitability and human well-being.

Position Summary  

The Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics (ACE) is seeking to fill a position for a Graduate Programs Coordinator.  Under supervision of the Director of Graduate Programs, this position will manage all administrative duties related to the graduate program in the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics (ACE) and serve as the department's primary interface with the Graduate College, International Student and Scholar Services, and other organizations outside the department in matters relating to graduate programs.

Duties and responsibilities

Required: Bachelor's degree in agricultural economics, economics, communications, technology or a related field.

Preferred: Master's degree in agricultural economics, economics. Communications, technology or a related field.

Required: Experience in organizing and managing program activities and experience in preparing organizational communications.

Preferred: Experience working in graduate programs area at an institution of higher education.

This is a full time Civil Service Program Coordinator position appointed on 12-month service basis.  The expected start date is as soon as possible after August 1, 2021. Salary is commensurate with experience.

To Apply: Applications must be received by July 13, 2021. Apply for this position using the “Apply for Position” button below. If you have not applied before, you must create your candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu. If you already have a profile, you will be redirected to that existing profile via email notification. To complete the application process:

Step 1) Submit the Staff Vacancy Application.
Step 2) Submit the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability forms.
Step 3) Upload the following documents:

• cover letter
• resume (months and years of employment must be included)
• academic credentials (unofficial transcripts or copy of diploma may be acceptable) for all degrees attained
• names/contact information for three references

In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position using the “Apply for Position” button below. Applications not submitted through this website will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, contact Daniel Breen at djbreen@illinois.edu or at 217-244-5283.

For questions about the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

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