University of Illinois System
Discovery Partners Institute
Project Manager, Workforce Programs
(Program Coordinator)

Chicago

Led by the University of Illinois System in partnership with local and global research universities, the Discovery Partners Institute (DPI) does three things: tech talent development, applied R&D and business building.  DPI prepares students and workers to step into high-demand tech jobs.  It also builds research teams and matches them with new funding. Finally, it helps ambitious entrepreneurs start new companies. With state investment and a new innovation district in development, DPI has the resources to attract, develop and leverage the most ambitious people and companies the region has to offer — and keep them here.

DPI invites nominations and applications for the position of Project Manager (Program Coordinator) of our tech workforce programs. This position works under the direction of the Director of Workforce Education and this position will lead the end-to-end management and administration of daily operations for our tech workforce programs. The Project Manager will provide hands-on project management and support for multiple projects and programs within workforce development.

The Project Manager will provide hands-on project management and support for multiple projects and programs within workforce development. This successful candidate is a proactive self-starter, able to manage multiple initiatives at once, is goal-oriented, and a resourceful team player. Additionally, the Project Manager has strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail, is process and data driven, and has outstanding time management and communication skills. The ideal candidate is excited about project management, can quickly develop strong collaborative relationships with stakeholders and cross-functional teams, and is ready to accept new challenges by diving into the complexities of DPI’s impactful programs. 

• Oversee the daily operation of programs, ensuring that program/project mission, values, guidelines, policies & procedures are implemented & maintained, and manage the ongoing development and expansion of DPI's tech workforce programs. 50%
• Manage and prioritize program logistics and cohorts to ensure student success and employer satisfaction. 10%
• Develop project plans and monitor and communicate progress to ensure projects are completed on schedule, initiating, and managing project status and information in the form of formal briefings, project update meetings and written, electronic and graphic reports. 10%
• Engage with project stakeholders and partners to garner resources and support to positively impact program outcomes, ensuring programming needs and desired student outcomes are being met. 10%
• Track and follow up on issues, manage risks, and be comfortable with common project management terminology and stages. 5%
• Create impactful decks, briefings, reports, and emails that are professional and visually appealing. 5%
• Design, implement and document best practices and processes that enable teams to move quickly and efficiently. 5%
• Perform related duties as assigned. 5%

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree
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.

Preferred: 

1. Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a field related to position. 
2. A total of two (2) years (24 months) in professional business administration, educational or training environment, or work experience in program or project management. 

To Apply: For fullest consideration, please fully complete an online application by going to jobs.uic.edu.

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 document section of your online application.

All civil service positions require an exam.  The exam for this position is a Credentials Assessment.  You will not be required to report in person for this exam.

Credential Assessment Exam Scoring Information:

You will not be required to report in person for this exam. The updated online application and all uploaded, relevant documents, such as a resume, college transcript, certifications and licensures will be used in the calculation of the exam score. These documents should be uploaded prior to the position close date.

When completing your online application, please be sure to provide detailed information about your job knowledge and specific duties and responsibilities, as your qualifications for any Civil Service position will be primarily determined based on what is contained in the application. Dates of employment and if employed on a full or part time basis (including number of hours per week) must be indicated for each position held. Additional consideration will be given to supporting documentation i.e. resume, transcripts, licenses, and certifications so please be sure to attach all applicable documents.

For additional information regarding this position please contact Joanne Neris at joannes@uic.edu.

If an application is not fully completed and submitted by the close date, the applicant/employee will not be considered for this position.

For fullest consideration, the above mentioned requirements must be submitted no later than Tuesday, July 5, 2022.

We appreciate your interest in employment at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date.

University of Illinois faculty, staff and students are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not able to receive the vaccine for medical or religious reasons, you may seek approval for an exemption in accordance with applicable University processes.

For classifications that require a degree as part of the minimum qualifications, a degree verification will be required before any offers of employment are extended.