Curricular Innovation Program Associate - Law

Curricular Innovation Program Associate - Law

College of Law

This full‑time role provides administrative program support to the Associate Dean for Curricular Innovation, focusing on curricular program development and oversight for the online MSL program, CS+Law major, and other potential Illinois Launchpad expansions.

• Program Administration and Planning
  • Under guidance from the Associate Dean for Curricular Innovation and as part of a team with another Program Associate, coordinate operational projects and meetings, including for online course production and marketing.
  • Work as part of the team to monitor and ensure the continuity of workflows and processes for the Associate Dean (such as the online MSL course development roadmap) by tracking progress, identifying bottlenecks, and providing regular updates.
  • Plan and monitor budget activities for the online MSL program.
  • Process financial transactions for the program.
  • Participate in setting MSL program objectives and long‑range planning.
  • Collect and synthesize information for program oversight, such as stakeholder feedback, resource needs, and progress reports for the Chicago program and related expansions.
  • Collaborate with the Associate Dean for Curricular Innovation to develop and refine workflows and processes for new programs, including the CS+Law major and potential Illinois Launchpad expansion.
  • Track and organize documents, including syllabi, course proposals, workflows, and project timelines.
• Academics
  • Maintain a calendar of operational and/or administrative commitments and notify faculty/staff of deadlines.
  • Directly coordinate with online MSL faculty and staff.
  • Coordinate class schedules, course registration, and academic records.
  • Serve as liaison between graduate students, faculty, administrative offices, campus units (e.g., CITL), and external partners.
• Support
  • Support ad‑hoc tasks related to curricular innovation, including research on best practices, preparing meeting agendas, and coordinating with teams like video production or quality assurance for online initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Occasional evening and weekend work, and some travel within Illinois will be required.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Demonstrated experience in administrative management.

High-level admin responsibility, such as EIC for a journal or coordinator of complex, external‑facing programs, clinics, etc.

This is a 100 % full‑time Civil Service 5001 – Program Assistant position, appointed on a 12‑month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 7/20/2026. The collective bargaining agreement sets a range of $42,802.50 to $63,648 for this classification. The budgeted salary range for the position is $50,000 to $60,000. This position is not eligible for any type of sponsorship for work authorization.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

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.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217‑333‑0885, option #1, or accessibility.

Requisition
Job Category:
Administrative Support
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