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Illinois International - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Illinois is a world leader in research, teaching, and public engagement. We serve the state, the nation, and the world by creating knowledge, preparing students for lives of impact, and addressing critical societal needs through the transfer and application of knowledge. Illinois is the place where we embrace difference. We embrace it because we value it. Illinois is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the Illinois community.

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign\'s Vision 2030 Global Strategy is comprised of five key strategies that will support the university in realizing its vision to be the pre-eminent public research university with a global impact. Illinois International will directly support several activities and initiatives related to the global strategy in the coming years. Learn more about Vision 2030 Global Strategy .

Illinois International at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an international education organization that seeks to foster global learning and engagement, we actively strive to redress systematic injustices within our organization and foster positive contributions to our university and society. We do so by undertaking initiatives that foster belonging, enhance the competencies of our staff, and create greater access to resources and opportunities. Learn more about Illinois International\'s initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion .

Global Education and Training at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has an opening for a Program Coordinator.

Global Education and Training (GET) is comprised of GET, the Intensive English Institute (IEI), and the Shanghai Office. For over 25 years, GET has provided comprehensive educational and executive training programs to thousands of students and executives from around the world. GET\'s programs provide valuable opportunities for individuals and teams to develop global competencies at Illinois and prepare current and future industry leaders to work in diverse, international contexts. For more than 50 years, the IEI has provided a challenging and supportive educational environment where language learners can gain proficiency in English for academic, professional, or other purposes. The Shanghai Office, opened in December 2013, operates as a natural extension of the Illinois-China partnership, serving students, faculty, staff, and alumni through outreach, protocol, and career activities. Learn more about GET . GET is a unit of Illinois International. Learn more about Illinois International .

Primary Position Function/Summary:

Coordinate, plan and implement educational and training programs offered through Global Education and Training (GET).

Statement of Duties & Responsibilities :

• Develop, plan and administer on-site or remote management for GET in-person, online, or hybrid training and educational programs including: proposal and budget preparation and management; schedule development; faculty, external speaker, and interpreter recruitment; and organization of seminars, field trips, cultural and social events.
• Provide hands-on or virtual facilitation and delivery of selected program content. Accompany groups on site visits to regional businesses and cultural activities.
• Communicate program planning logistics with all stakeholders, including international partner organizations and participants, in a timely fashion to ensu e tight collaboration and coordination
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate GET translators and employees working on GET programs.
• Monitor and track program budgets and staffing needs.
• Create and distribute program evaluations; meet with participants, faculty and staff to gather qualitative feedback on programs.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s degree
• A total of one (1) year (12 months) in education, training and/or work experience coordinating educational or training programs. (Note: Master\'s Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.)
• Demonstrated experience working in a globally oriented team environment.

Preferred: (Successful candidates will have):

• Bachelor\'s degree in business, international studies, or a related field.
• Experience working on executive education programs, grants or sponsored projects, or international mobility programs.
• Experience in budgeting/accounting.
• Experience at the University of Illinois.
• Professional experience in an environment that includes working with international students or international professionals.
• Event planning and management experience.

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