Manager, Education - Experienced - On-site

Usi Insurance; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Walking distance to Glenview Metra train station

Job summary

Usi Insurance is seeking a Manager of Education to oversee the Evans Scholars program, providing comprehensive support to caddies enrolled at universities in the Midwest. This role involves conducting meetings, managing projects, and ensuring the well-being of students. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and have prior experience in education or program management.

This full-time position is based in Glenview, IL, offering benefits like a 403 (b) retirement plan and paid time off. The salary range is $65,000 to $75,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to manage cross-departmental projects.
• Willing to occasionally work nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Conduct meetings or events with students, advisors, and large groups.
• Support both academics and health & wellness for Evans Scholars.
• Provide leadership to programming efforts for the department.

Skills

Self-motivation and positive personality

Strong collaboration

Excellent written and oral communication

Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word

Education

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university

Tools

Academic data management software

Job description

Reports To: Senior Vice President, Education

Location: Glenview, IL .

Salary Range : $ 65 ,000 to $ 75 ,000
* This position is a full-time position, 12 months/year.

Evans Scholars Foundation Overview

Established by famed amateur golfer Charles “Chick” Evans Jr., the program provides full housing and tuition scholarships to deserving caddies across the country. Currently, 1,260 caddies are attending college on scholarship; there are more than 12,000 Evans Alumni. More information is available at wgaesf.org.

Program Description

The Manager , Education helps to support the current Evans Scholars who are enrolled at universities located in the Midwest region . This opportunity will require a high level of project management and collaboration across the WGA/ESF organization.

Benefits include:

• Base salary ( commensurate with experience)
• 403 (b) retirement plan with a competitive contribution program
• Paid time off
• Walking distance to Glenview Metra train station

Values Statement

We believe that fostering a welcoming environment and embracing various perspectives are vital to strengthening our organization. We aim to cultivate a community where everyone feels valued and to expand opportunities to elevate and enrich the WGA and Evans Scholars community.

Job Responsibilities

• Regular meetings and frequent travel to visit Evans Scholars on campus and conduct meetings or events with students, advisors, and large groups. Liaise with Executive Boards, Advisors, and university officials. This will include a combination of virtual visits and in-person visits to a select group of chapters as assigned by the leadership team . Over time, this individual will focus on leadership for 3-5 Evans Scholars chapters.
• Meets regularly with individual students and an assigned portfolio of Evans Scholars to support both academics and health & wellness.
  
• Liaison with the ES facilities team to supportfacilities needs at the houses, including maintenance work and special projects.
  
• Provide leadership to programming efforts for the department which could include New Scholar programming, student success programming following the term, and other emerging programs led by the Education team.
  
• Provides support to special ES initiatives, notably Career Services and Opportunity and Outreach. This includes programing, committee support, data management, and effective communication.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree for four-year college or university; three to five years related experiences and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualified candidates will have:

• Self-motivated and positive personality. Ability to initiate and complete projects independently and prioritize work appropriately. Must possess a positive and service-centered attitude .
• Ability to work as a strong collaborator. Understand organization dynamics and the team approach, as well as how the departments work separately and together. Able to manage cross-departmental projects.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Comfortable with public speaking and one-on-one student support.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word; familiarity with the various academic data management software.
• Ability to travel regionally and nationally to facilitate regular campus visits
  
• Willing to occasionally work nights and weekends
• Ideal for someone who h as a passion for and experience with education and the Evans Scholars Program .

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please send a resume and cover letter to [e-mail] . Please include Manager, Education in the subject line of the email.