Broadening Participation in Computing (BPC) Program Coordinator

Department of Computer Science

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The Department of Computer Science (CS) at the Grainger College of Engineering seeks applicants for the position of Broadening Participation in Computing (BPC) Program Coordinator to develop and coordinate a portfolio of highly visible academic and research programs for current and prospective faculty and students, and external members of the academic and computing research community. These programs raise the visibility of the Department, facilitate recruitment and success of top students and faculty, and support the Department’s efforts to broaden participation in computing.

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Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate coordination of broadening participation in computing (BPC) activities for the Department. Serve as the primary coordinator and liaison for the BPC committee, liaising with relevant stakeholders, maintain an annual calendar of activities ensuring a comprehensive list of necessary planning target dates that are known to all key stakeholders. This may include maintaining timelines, managing communications, forecasting budgetary needs, planning staffing and participation needs, developing proposals for funding, and coordinating reporting.
  • Under the direction of relevant stakeholders, help to establish, manage and maintain the logistics of programs, workshops, and conferences, such as CS STARS program, CS CARES Committee, summer research program, K-12 outreach activities, annual career development workshops. This involves working with campus partners and funding agencies in managing events from initial concept, soliciting participation, funding proposals, program creation, setting up application and registration systems, working with and/or creating promotional material and advertising, recruitment of participants, and registration logistics. Additionally, oversee travel, housing needs, catering, on-site coordination of daily event activities, and post-event assessment and reporting. Solicit faculty, student, and other participation as needed, and coordinate most other aspects of these events under the direction of stakeholders. Supervise graduate students and undergraduate student workers.
• Facilitate and support departmental internal and external constituent engagement activities. For example, student organization events and activities, Corporate Connections, partnership programs with other institutions, distinguished visitors, seminars and research workshops organized by Computer Science faculty. Duties may include scheduling, travel coordination, soliciting participation, catering and lodging, liaising with departmental stakeholders and sponsors as needed.
• Coordinate the presence of Computer Science at the top academic conferences. Duties may include registration, travel coordination for attendees, soliciting participation, booth and display needs, facilitating contract approvals and purchasing, liaising with departmental stakeholders, alumni and sponsors as needed.
• Assume additional appropriate related duties to further the mission of the department.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• (Specialty Factor) Two years of experience writing in a professional work environment.
• Demonstrated experience in events management and publicity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with grant funding and proposal development, including the writing, managing, and reporting requirements.
• Experience with information gathering, managing data, tracking milestones, and preparing reports.
• Experience with organizational management tools to support program delivery, such as WebTools (calendar, Email+, Forms) and SiteManager (website management), or similar systems.

Highly qualified candidates will possess:

• Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English for correspondence, communication, advertising, and other notices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and ability to manage both individual and team deadlines on multiple, simultaneous projects.
• Ability to occasionally work a flexible schedule to accommodate significant events or deadlines.

Salary and Appointment Information:

This is a full-time Civil Service Program Coordinator position appointed on a 12-month service basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the deadline. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

To Apply:

Applications must be received by July 6, 2022. Apply for this position using the “Apply for Position” button below. If you have not applied before, you must create your candidate profile at https://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:

1. Submit the Staff Vacancy Application.

1. Submit the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability forms.

1. Upload the following documents:
   1. cover letter
   2. resume (months and years of employment must be included)
   3. academic credentials (unofficial transcripts or copy of diploma may be acceptable) for all degrees attained. Academic credentials will be verified before hire.
   4. 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 Denise Corray (decorray@illinois.edu). For questions about the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

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