Program Coordinator - Transfer Coordinator - UAPS (Hybrid)

Summary:
Coordinate system-wide transfer student initiatives, provide support for multiple System Office annual recruiting events, and other policy and project-based work in support of University Academic Programs and Services and the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs. In-state travel will be required throughout the year and on occasional weekends and evenings.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Assist in execution of the System Office's transfer initiatives portfolio and contribute to the evolution of the program. Work with university representatives, community college partners, and other stakeholders on the implementation of program guidelines. 
1. Provide outreach support for the 'The U of I System Transfer Guarantee' through events and special programming, community college site visits, social media/website presence, and other mediums.
2. Contribute to the planning and execution of several key events throughout the year, including but not limited to U of I System Transfer Guarantee Information Sessions, Community College Partnership Visits, and Transfer Exploration Nights.
3. Travel offsite regularly throughout the year to engage with and support community college partners and prospective students/families via individual community college site visits, statewide Transfer Coordinators meeting, and other events.
4. Utilize existing statewide and systemwide data to analyze community college territory to plan outreach events and travel
5. Facilitate and coordinate communication with System Office and university staff on topics related to transfer initiative; participate in the UI Transfer Advisory Group that meets bi-monthly
6. Serve as the primary liaison with one of the three universities and undergo cross-training across the system to ensure seamless coordination and integration of transfer processes, while fostering effective communication and collaboration across all institutions.

Support the One Million Degrees initiative 
1. Serve as liaison between assigned IL community college participant and assigned University of Illinois System university
2. Guide the evolution of the program in its pilot stage and beyond
3. Scholar Engagement & Caseload Management
-Provide case management to student participants in the program, serving as a navigator to university resources to students preparing to transfer into a University of Illinois System university
-Build rapport with Scholars and continuously engage and encourage them toward successful completion of OMD program expectations, requirements and academic milestones
-Support student participation in OMD and partner programs
4. Partner Engagement & Collaboration
-Build relationships with campus stakeholders (at both the community college and university) by attending campus programming and meeting with student services staff to leverage and strengthen Scholars' networks of support
-Connect scholars to college and community resources
-Lead and support the recruitment of volunteers coaches, coordinating with campus and community college partners
-Serve as a representative on one of the OMD Pilot Teams and attend relevant meetings
5. Data Collection & Analysis
-Track scholar progress, service usage, and key deliverables
6. Curriculum Facilitation
-Co-plan and execute culturally competent scholar engagement events including but not limited to Professional Development sessions and workforce/career development events
-Implement high quality, engaging programming aimed at building Scholar community and supporting comprehensive skill development
7. Recruitment Support
-Collaborate with the community college partner's recruitment and admissions team to promote the initiative and assist in meeting program goals and targets

Provide additional support for initiatives, programs, and projects under the UAPS and EVP/VPAA umbrellas.

Other related responsibilities as assigned