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Program Coordinator - Neuroscience, College of Medicine

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Nov 11, 2025
Program Coordinator - Neuroscience, College of Medicine Program Coordinator - Neuroscience, College of Medicine Hiring Department: Neuroscience Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1038106 FTE: 1 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 9:00AM - 5:00PM Shift: Days # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: On-Site Posting Close Date: November 13, 2025 Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $55,000.00 - 60,000.00 / Annual Salary About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. The Program Coordinator will support the development and implementation of special initiatives for research, training, and educational activities of UIC Alcohol Research Center. This role will work alongside the director and faculty to identify areas for the center's operational goals and objectives which include providing exceptional outcomes, creating an engaging culture, contributing to an ideal team experience, planning for strategic growth, and ensuring a sustainable and successful future. They will promote educational activities of the center by developing and advertising infographics and organizing seminars. The Program Coordinator will also be responsible for arranging investigator collaboration and distributing collaborative ideas, methods, etc. In conjunction with the Director and principal investigators, the Program Coordinator will represent the Director and various Primary Investigators through coordination of various projects of the center and neuro research. Duties & Responsibilities: Manage and lead various research and training projects within Alcohol Research Center in collaboration with the Director of the Alcohol Research Center and corresponding Primary Investigators to improve the overall staff and student experience and strategic sustainability of the center. Responsible for the development of collaborative spaces within the Alcohol Research Center; organize and lead activities related to the center's operational goals among all collaborators while representing the Director, as needed; manage daily activity within the Alcohol Research Center. Responsible for the development of project work plans and performance metrics, monitor work plans and metrics to ensure activities are executed on time and on-budget, coordinate the internal and external resources to complete activities as assigned; collaborate with the Finance and Grants team to manage Alcohol Research Center budget. Promote educational and outreach program of the Alcohol Research Center; develop and advertise infographics for any and all Alcohol Research Center activity and facilitate training seminars to expand the research program exposure and increase revenue. Maintain, organize, and store the experimental data in the assigned electronic space as well as in file folders. Responsible for tracking, monitoring, and communicating monthly, quarterly, and yearly progress on mission critical projects to respective stakeholders of the Alcohol Research Center and basic neuroscience research program. Manage and execute UIC Alcohol Research Center human resource needs in collaboration with the Department of Psychiatry's Human Resources team; activities include hiring needs, University training, etc. Perform additional work related to center activities as needed such as organization of retreat for the center and preparation of progress reports. Minimum Qualifications Required: Bachelor's degree. A total of one (1) year (12 months) of professional Business Management experience. (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 Qualifications: Project management and organizational skills (one year of direct project management experience preferred). Demonstrated analysis and problem-solving skills. Strong interpersonal, management and communication skills. To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please 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 application. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. 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