Associate Director, REEES Center: Leadership & Grants

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

Retirement Plan

Dental and Vision insurance

Job summary

A leading research university is seeking an Associate Director to provide academic leadership for the REEEC. Responsibilities include overseeing student advising, teaching courses in Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies, and managing grant programs. Candidates should possess a Master’s degree and experience in academic advising, grant management, or university teaching. This full-time position offers competitive salary and benefits in a vibrant academic environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with a concentration in Russian, East European, or Eurasian studies.
• Experience in academic advising, grant management, or university teaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising for students in the REEES BA major.
• Teach REEES courses, including developing materials and grading assignments.
• Lead major federal grant projects and manage compliance.
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies for prospective students.

Skills

Academic advising

Grant management

University teaching

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Budget management

Microsoft Office

Education

Master’s degree in humanities or social science

PhD in relevant field

Job description

A leading research university is seeking an Associate Director to provide academic leadership for the REEEC. Responsibilities include overseeing student advising, teaching courses in Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies, and managing grant programs. Candidates should possess a Master’s degree and experience in academic advising, grant management, or university teaching. This full-time position offers competitive salary and benefits in a vibrant academic environment.