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Posted: 16-Apr-25
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Type: Full-time
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Internal Number: 6148306
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Digital Scholars
Extra Help - Student Coordinator, DPI
The Digital Scholars Program is an intensive summer pre-college program which aims to build a deeper and more diverse pool of students pursuing computing and technology-related fields in Illinois. High school students and incoming freshman at City Colleges of Chicago and Illinois institutions can take courses in computer science, data science, electrical and computer engineering, or mobile app development, as well as build college and career-readiness skills, and increase their exposure to and connectivity with Chicago's dynamic tech community.
The Student Coordinator position is a 6-week assignment to support the implementation of educational experiences which are part of the Digital Scholars Program with the purpose of positively impacting student achievement.
Reporting to the Associate Director of Student Programming, the Student Coordinator is responsible for....
Responsibilities:
Greeting students as they enter the building, and assisting in showing them to classrooms
Engaging with students on a daily basis as a means to establish a safe and inviting learning environment
Supporting classroom and program management, including but not limited to:
o Taking attendance
o Assisting with equipment and/or supplies distribution
o Contacting parent/guardian(s) regarding any concerns (eg: absences, illness, work, etc.)
o Helping to maintain good order and discipline in the classroom
o Escorting students on field trips
o Assisting instructors with any additional needs regarding students and the course
Supporting daily speaker coordination, including but not limited to:
o Greeting guest speakers and escorting them to classrooms
o Facilitating large and small group discussions based on guest speaker presentations
o Assisting with moderating Q&A sessions with guest speakers
o Acquiring feedback from students regarding guest speaker experiences
Taking and sharing pictures with DPI Staff for posting to designated social media
Assisting with breakfast, lunch, and snack setup and breakdown
Assisting in any other program areas needed
Attending and participating in required program events
o (eg) staff orientation, student orientation, the closing ceremony, and the end-of-program debrief
Required Skills:
Demonstrate skills associated with successful collaboration
o (eg) exceptional communication skills; professionalism; excellent time management and organizational skills; timeliness and dependability; ability to have difficult conversations
Demonstrate skills associated with successful problem solving
o (eg) remain curious, innovate, iterate, and quickly pivot as needed; keep activities on task and think creatively in the face of unexpected events; consider multiple perspectives in all situations
Required Skills (continued):
Demonstrate skills associated with successful relationship building
o (eg) respect for individual differences of everyone in the room; humility; patience when addressing situations; ability to listen to multiple perspectives
Demonstrate skills associated with being a life-long learner
o (eg) embrace and model flexibility, adaptability, and a solution-oriented mindset; willingness to model learning and figure out content alongside Scholars; open to feedback; learning from what Scholars have to offer
Required Qualifications:
Expected or earned Bachelor's degree in tech, education, or a related field from an accredited college or university
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with working in high school or middle grades setting
Demonstrated effectiveness working with minoritized populations of students (eg: Black, Latinx, young women, non-binary, and first generation)
Position Dates, Times, and Location:
The Digital Scholars Program is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 23, 2025 and end on Friday, August 2nd. The Summer Coordinator is required to be on-site from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Please note that July 4, 2025 is a non-program day in observance of Independence Day.
This position requires an orientation session for all Digital Scholars Program Staff, scheduled for Wednesday, June 4 at 5:00 PM via Zoom. Additionally, this position requires attendance at the Digital Scholars Student Orientation Session as well as the Program Closing Celebration. The Digital Scholars Student Orientation is scheduled for Wednesday, June 18 at 6:00 PM via Zoom, and the Program Closing Celebration is scheduled for Friday, August 1 at a location to be determined.
Position Funding:
The hourly rate for this position is $16.25 per hour, for up to 140 hours over the duration of the Digital Scholars Program.
For any questions, please reach out to Lindsey Vetvick, Associate Director of Student Programs, at lvetvick@uillinois.edu.
APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
This is a 0%, 900 hour, Extra Help position. The expected start date is May 16, 2025. Minimum starting salary is $16.25/hour, and is commensurate with experience.
We are unable to sponsor an employment VISA or take over sponsorship for an employment VISA for this position now and in the future. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States with no VISA sponsorship.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE & DEADLINE INFORMATION
For full consideration, please click the APPLY NOW link on this page to submit an application on the university portal accepting applications for this system office position by 6 pm on 5/16/2025.
System Human Resource Services
(217) 333-2600
erhr@uillinois.edu
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Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting the System Human Resource Services at 217-333-2600, or by emailing ADAaccessibility@uillinois.edu.
Requisition ID: req2551
Job Category: Extra Help
Campus Location: Chicago
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Requisition ID: req2551
Job Category: Extra Help
Campus Location: Chicago
Looking for more University of Illinois positions?
We invite you to search for positions at each of the University of Illinois' Universities and the University of Illinois System Office. The University of Illinois Foundation is the official fundraising and private gift-receiving agency for the University of Illinois and also offers position in all locations. Click the links below to search for other University of Illinois positions.
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