Extra Help - Program Coordinator - Student Engagement Transitions

UIC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Illinois Chicago is seeking an Extra Help - Program Coordinator for Commuter and Off-Campus Life (COCL) in Chicago, IL. The role supports events, tabling, logistics, communications, and customer service to ensure smooth operations.

It is temporary and capped at 900 hours, with evening/weekend events possible. The position reports to the COCL Interim Director and collaborates with campus partners to plan and execute programs, manage staff, and maintain program standards.

Qualifications

• One year in education, training and/or work experience in the area of specialization.
• Master’s Degree in a related area may substitute for one year of work experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in administering the Commuter Student Resource Center and supervise staff.

Skills

Curriculum design

Training design

Leadership

Communication

Event scheduling

Staff supervision

People coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Accounting Software

Query tools

Job description

Extra Help - Program Coordinator - Student Engagement Transitions

Chicago, IL, United States

1042871

Posted on: 10/9/2026 - Application Deadline: 10/16/2026

This Position is temporary and limited to 900 hours.

Hiring Department : Student Engagement Transitions

Location : Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID : 1042871

# of Positions : 1

Workplace Type : On-Site

Salary: The rate of pay for this position is $24.39 per hour.

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 over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

The Extra Help Program Coordinator for Commuter and Off-Campus Life (COCL) support the coordination, supervision, and execution of departmental events/tabling as well as the operations of the Commuter Student Resource Center. This position assists in ensuring that all aspects of event/activity operations including logistics, support, communication, and customer service run smoothly, compliant, and efficiently. This is a temporary role within COCL.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides leadership in the administration of the Commuter Student Resource Center including space policies, coffee program evaluation, and supervision of the Commuter Assistants to staff the CSRC.
• Implement new programs for target populations including transfer students, adult learner students, and graduate and professional students in alignment with student affairs curricular approach.
• Maintain existing programs while evaluating successes in alignment with office goals. Some examples include COCL Open House, Commuter Connect, and Transfer Connect.
• Coordinate the recruitment, selection, and training of student staff in Spring 2027 for the following academic year.
• Coordinate and facilitate logistics for events and tabling, determining the staffing needs while supervising events.
• Lead in the planning and coordination of the Off Campus Housing Month and East and West Campus Fair, managing an allocated budget for this initiative.
• Support with the monthly newsletter going out to various commuter populations including graduate + professional students.
• Act as point of contact with campus, agency and university departments and represents COCL/ the Interim Director on committees.
• Some evening and weekend events may be required for student training, enrollment management events, and other programming.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• A total of one (1) year (12 months) in education, training and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position. (Note: Master’s Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.)
• Based on position requirements, additional education, training, and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position, may be required.

  Additional education, training and/or work experience in the area of specialization:

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
• Skill in analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Skill in scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Ability to adjust actions in relation to others' actions.
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
• Ability to develop goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
• Ability to work effectively with staff, the public, and outside constituency groups
• Ability to effectively plan, delegate, and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to utilize various computer software packages, such as Accounting Software, query, etc.
• Ability to work independently and exercise judgment in order to be able to analyze and investigate a variety of questions or problems
• Ability to analyze and develop guidelines, procedures and systems

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.

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.

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, covid sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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.