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University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States, 60290

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Assistant Director of Student Development, UI COM Urban Health Program

Assistant Director of Student Development, UI COM Urban Health Program

Hiring Department: College of Medicine

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1029194

Posting Close Date: 3/14/2025

Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $60,000 to $70,000.

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.

Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

Position Summary
The mission for the University of Illinois College of Medicine (UI COM) is to advance health for everyone through outstanding education, research, clinical care, and social responsibility. This position is an extension of the College's mission and provides a holistic approach to student development and support for populations that are underrepresented in medicine (racial/ethnic populations underrepresented in medicine relative to their numbers in the general population and first-generation college graduates) and in turn, helps to advance health equity and increase diversity in the physician workforce. The selected candidate will work to develop and administer programs that support the mission of the College and it's Urban Health Program (UHP), which was established in 1978 when the Illinois State Legislature called for its formation in response to community outcries that significant health care disparities plagued the state's poor, urban, and mostly minority communities. The selected candidate will collaborate with UHP staff at each UI COM campus and with Rockford's Office of Student Affairs (OSA) team. The candidate will provide support and resources based on student learning styles, testing tools, and other medical educational needs. Additionally, the selected candidate will work collaboratively with Rockford's Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on various projects related to inclusiveness, belonging, and community engagement.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Schedule one-on-one meetings with UI COM UHP students to discuss academic progress and performance.
  • Provide support through academic intervention and remediation, learning programs, academic survival workshops, retreats, and counseling. The candidate will provide support and resources based on student learning styles, testing tools, and other medical educational needs.
  • Provide support to incoming Rockford-bound medical student participating in the UI COM UHP Summer Pre-matriculation Program (SPP).
  • Provide education-based initiatives that facilitate awareness of cultural competency and health equity issues.
  • Develop and deliver academic workshops for medical students on topics such as academic success strategies, career development, community engagement, research, and scholarship opportunities.
  • Provide academic intervention for medical students in remediation.
  • Organize programs for medical career exposure opportunities.
  • Supervise the Peer Education Team and provide Peer Education Support Services to medical students.
  • Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
  • Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.


    • Minimum Qualifications

    • Master's degree in education, psychology, counseling, student affairs, nursing, or related field.
    • Minimum of 2 years of experience in higher education academic advising; in a medical school preferred.
    • Experience working with diverse medical or professional students.
    • The successful candidate must be committed to helping students achieve personal and academic success.
    • Demonstrated experience in developing and/or implementing diversity and inclusion programming.


    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.

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    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.

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