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Elementary School Coordinator - Office of Community Collaboration

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Oct 17, 2026
Elementary School Coordinator - Office of Community Collaboration Elementary School Coordinator - Office of Community Collaboration Hiring Department: Office of Community Collaboration Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1042751 FTE: 1 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 9:00AM - 5:00PM Shift: Days # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: Hybrid Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $55,575.00 / Annually 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. Working under the direction of the Senior Director of Community Collaboration and Assistant Director, the Elementary School Coordinator will play a key role in expanding early college exposure opportunities and supporting meaningful engagement initiatives with elementary school students, families, and community partners across Auburn Gresham and North Lawndale. Duties & Responsibilities: School & Community Engagement Build and maintain collaborative relationships with administrators, educators, and staff at six (6) partner elementary schools across N. Lawndale and Auburn Gresham. Identify school priorities and areas of support to strengthen university-school partnerships. Develop and implement engaging outreach and engagement plans designed to increase early college awareness among students and parents/caregivers. Program Coordination & Student Engagement Promote and support participation in programs, events, and activities offered by OCC, UIC departments, and community partners. Coordinate culturally responsive and engaging campus tours for 6th-8th grade students in collaboration with UIC student ambassadors and Community Coordinators. Assist with planning and execution of student engagement experiences that foster college readiness, belonging, and aspiration. Administrative & Operational Support Manage event logistics and maintain accurate attendance records, sign-in sheets, evaluations, and related documentation in accordance with UIC policies and procedures. Support Community Coordinators with outreach activities, communication efforts, and program implementation needs. Provide participation data and supporting documentation for annual reporting and assessment purposes. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Three (3) years (36 months) of work experience in public contact with an agency or organization that is oriented toward community activities. Experience working with K-12 students, schools, or youth-serving organizations Familiarity with community engagement or college access initiatives Preferred Qualifications: Strong organizational, planning, and project coordination skills Excellent verbal and written communication abilities Ability to effectively engage diverse students, family, school, and community audiences Strong proofreading, correspondence, and professional writing skills Experience with data collection, tracking, and reporting Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities A commitment to community engagement, educational access, and collaborative relationship-building Ability to foster welcoming, inclusive, and culturally responsive environments 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. Request an Accommodation Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9906442"">https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/21137?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency je-bfcb13a30988470bb3986189051784b6