Program Associate, Center for Teaching and Learning

Location

Aurora, IL | United States

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) Program Associate will provide programmatic and logistical support and oversight to CTL outreach programs at IMSA and in the field. This will be an energetic, collaborative, and creative individual who will coordinate the IMSA STEMbassadaors student leadership development program through program planning, implementation, and student mentoring and leadership. This individual will plan and assist in managing student programs. This individual will assist in marketing CTL’s Core Programming (IMSA Fusion, Problem Based Learning, Statewide Student Initiatives, Statewide Educator Initiatives, and PROMISE). This individual will support the CTL team to meet objectives, achieve growth, and maintain best practice.

The internationally recognized Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy® (IMSA) develops creative, ethical leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. As a teaching and learning laboratory created by the State of Illinois, IMSA enrolls academically talented Illinois students (grades 10–12) in its advanced, residential college preparatory program. It also serves thousands of educators and students in Illinois and beyond through innovative instructional programs that foster imagination and inquiry.

The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) is committed to an equitable, diverse and inclusive teaching and learning environment. IMSA has committed to advancing equity in STEM education and representation and creating a diverse, inclusive community of global citizens who can realize their full potential, and execute our mission to advance the human condition.

This Equity and Excellence work is the intentional integration of Cultural Competence, Diversity, Equity, Equity-Minded Frame, Excellence and Inclusion into every facet of the Academy, with the understanding that it is an active and ongoing process involving structures, processes and people and not an isolated initiative.

This position will support IMSA's Diversity work by ensuring the delivery of quality, equitable, and inclusive constituent-centered support while promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that embraces the diversity of people and perspectives collaborating at IMSA to ignite and nurture creative, ethical, scientific minds that advance the human condition.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This individual will be responsible for:

• Coordinate all logistics for a variety of enrichment programs at IMSA and offsite throughout the year, including resource allocation, space planning, and scheduling
• Assist CTL staff with procurement, organization, storage, transport, and preparation of materials and supplies for programs
• Manage program registration including set-up of all registered events in CRM
• Create program schedules and rosters to best address curricular and student needs
• Support the implementation of CTL programs and services
• Lead all aspects of the 50-70 member IMSA STEMbassadaors student development program
• Assist offsite team members with local STEMbassadaors program through STEMbassadaors teacher interaction and lesson plan facilitation
• Staff/supervise classrooms during Funshops, Summer programs, and Field Trips.
• Assist CTL staff with travel planning
• Identify and recommend marketing opportunities and key messages specific to the community for programming
• Post updates and photos to IMSA and CTL social media outlets and blog
• Ability to work evening and/or weekend hours as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Hours/Shift/Work Schedule: As an exempt employee, the incumbent is expected to work the necessary schedule to successfully complete the requirements of the position; typically, M - F 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M, with some evening and weekend hours.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The required skills and experience for this position include, but are not necessarily limited to:

• A Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of two years work in student enrichment programs or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong organizational and coordination skills
• Experience and comfort working with students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, work with minimal supervision, and meet deadlines
• Ability to interact effectively in a fast-paced and collaborative work environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong skill set with computers and ability to learn new computer systems
• Illinois driver’s license
• Ability to travel statewide which may include occasional overnights – extended times during remote summer programs/offerings

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual, Spanish

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed in an office setting with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards. This role generally requires mobility, written and verbal communication, hearing and visual capabilities. The role also requires the ability to move and transport program materials weighing up to 40 pounds. However, reasonable accommodations, including assistive technology, may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform such requirements. 

COMPENSATION:

This position is a full-time, exempt, 12-month, employment-at-will position. Beginning salary no less than $55,000. As part of the State University Retirement System, the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including health and retirement benefits. The State Universities Retirement System (SURS) is reciprocal with other Illinois public retirement systems such as the Teachers’ Retirement System of Illinois (TRS) and the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).

The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, or national origin. This policy also includes the handicapped and all disabled Vietnam era veterans. IMSA utilizes only job-related criteria in making decisions concerning applicants and employees.

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