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Location

Dekalb, IL | United States

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Job description

Full-Time/Part Time: Full-Time

Overview:

The Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education prepares professionals in exercise and sport science disciplines and for careers in athletic training, coaching, exercise science, fitness, physical education, sport and exercise psychology or sport management. The department also houses the Physical Activity and Life Skills Group, which uses sport and other physical activity programs to promote positive youth development and social change.

With approximately 16,000 students, Northern Illinois University ( NIU ) is one of the largest public universities in the state of Illinois. NIU strives to improve outcomes for all students by identifying and removing barriers that disproportionately hinder the academic achievement and student experience of historically and currently underserved populations. As the direct descendant of NIU's origin as the Northern Illinois State Normal School opened to prepare teachers, the College of Education (CoE) continues that legacy as the state's second largest producer of teachers. Students prepare for, or advance in, professional careers across the P-20 educational spectrum as teachers and administrators and in fields such as counseling, higher education, student affairs, exercise science, athletic training and sport management.

We cultivate an equity-focused, inclusive, engaging and supportive learning environment that inspires students, faculty and staff to strive for excellence. We commit to proactively meeting the changing educational and professional needs of students and their fields while advancing teaching, learning, research, practice and advocacy in our program areas.

NIU's geographical reach extends beyond its main DeKalb campus (65 miles west of downtown Chicago, 60 miles from the O'Hare International Airport, and 40 miles west of Naperville – a booming community with one of the best school systems in the nation) to satellite campuses in Naperville, Chicago and abroad as well as to students online.

Position Summary:

Project FLEX seeks an ambitious, justice-oriented, and collaborative individual to join a team of faculty and graduate students to serve as a project manager overseeing a sport-based leadership program for incarcerated youth. The project manager will help ensure overall program success through a diverse set of duties. Fit within the specific team setting will be prioritized, along with relevant experiences.

*At the end of this grant-funded, 9-month appointment (currently funded through May 2028), this position will be eliminated in accordance with section 250.110(d) of the State Universities Civil Service System statutes & rules.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Research Duties

• Conducting evidence-based research, including idea conception, data collection, and data analysis.
• Packaging findings into peer-reviewed research.
• Traveling to conferences to present research findings.
• Researching funding opportunities and grant writing.

Program Delivery

• Delivering sport-based leadership content to incarcerated youth onsite AT youth detention centers.
• Co-creating programming and supervising graduate students program delivery.
• Assessing programming through program evaluation methods.
• Spearheading on-campus events showcasing university life to incarcerated youth.

Innovation and Program Growth

• Recruiting prospective graduate students.
• Identifying support agencies and forging community-based partnerships.
• Marketing program outputs to stakeholders.
• Developing strategies to encourage new or increased contributions of program.
• Securing commitments of participation or donation from organizations.

Other related duties as assigned

Specialty Factors (Civil Service):

N/A

Minimum Required Qualifications (Civil Service):

• Bachelor's Degree in any field of study and one year professional experience in physical education, sport psychology, criminal justice, sociology, public health, psychology, or a closely related field OR three (3) years professional experience in physical education, sport psychology, criminal justice, sociology, public health, psychology, or closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience of advancing equity, justice, and inclusion.
• Demonstrated experience in achieving development through sport and physical activity.

Minimum Required Qualifications (SPS):

N/A

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications. NIU offers a robust Benefits Package.

Application Procedure:

Required Procedures

1. Fully complete the Education and Work History sections of the application. Be specific on your entire work history, including employment dates and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Important: Please upload any unofficial transcript(s) and/or documentation that verifies any education, experience, and/or training you have received.
   • If eligible for Veteran's Preference Points, DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256 paperwork reflecting an Honorable Discharge MUST be uploaded to this application to receive the maximum eligible points on the Civil Service examination.

2. After the posting has closed, your submission will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the classification, including any specialty factors associated with this position. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register.
3. Please monitor your e-mail for further information regarding your application. Emails will be generated from [email protected] and [email protected] . Please add these emails to your address book to ensure timely delivery of any future communication.
4. Illinois residency required within 180 days of the hire date.

Credentials Assessment Examination:

• The examination for this position is a Credentials Assessment and is based on your application materials as submitted for this posting. A Credential Assessment is a rating by the Human Resources Office of an applicant's/employee's education, experience, and special credentials/qualifications (licenses, etc.). Applicants are required to upload documentation to verify the minimum qualifications for this position has been met.
• Required documentation noted in the posting, such as a driver's license, licensures, or certifications MUST be uploaded with your application materials.
• After assessment of all qualified applicants has been completed for this position, the names with the top three (3) scores will be referred to the hiring department for interview.

Additional Details:

• Click on Program Coordinator for more information including salary ranges, typical duties, minimum acceptable qualifications, and testing requirements.
  • Applicants who may assume they do not meet the exact minimum qualifications are still invited to apply. Within the application documents, applicants should be sure to explain how their credentials and related qualifications address the requested minimum requirements.
• Please click on Human Resource Services – Benefits for detailed information about Northern Illinois University's benefits package.
• Employment is contingent upon your passing a criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

EEO Statement Summary:

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator
Health Services 230
[email protected]
815-753-5560

About Northern Illinois University

Northern Illinois University's vision is to be an engine for innovation to advance social mobility; promote personal, professional and intellectual growth; and transform the world through research, artistry, teaching and outreach.The mission of Northern Illinois University is to empower students through educational excellence and experiential learning as we pursue knowledge, share our research and artistry, and engage communities for the benefit of the region, state, nation and world.

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