Institutional Partner Office Coordinator, Illinois Tutoring Initiative

Primary Function

The College of Education at Northern Illinois University seeks a collaborative and dedicated leader to join our team and serve as the Institutional Partner Office Coordinator to the Illinois Tutoring Initiative. This position will coordinator high-impact tutoring services for their region of the state (covering 1/6 of the state geographically). The position provides the opportunity for leadership growth and includes the option for hybrid remote work.
Duties and Responsibilities (generally)

The Coordinator will provide direction, leadership, and system development for tutoring across up to 15 district partners over a 2-year period. The state-wide tutoring initiative will provide tutoring services for over 8,500 k-12 students across the state. Each region is expected to scale up partnerships and services over the 2 years to result in 15 district partners and up to nearly 1200 tutors. This individual will work as a collaborative team member with various offices in the College, across the University, and with the Coordinators of the other regions in the tutoring initiative.
Minimum Required Qualifications for this position

• Master’s Degree
• At minimum of 3 years of P-12 teaching or administrative experience.
• Demonstrated experience in supervision of staff or project management.
• Current or previous teacher licensure.

Specialty Factors (Additional Required Qualifications)

Education and Experience Preferred

• Terminal Degree (e.g., EdD, PhD)
• Previous experience working on large-scale projects and/or grant-funded projects.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

List the knowledge, skills, and abilities critical to the performance of this position.

• Evidence of strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and detail orientation.
• Evidence of collaboration, liaising, and innovation.

Working Hours
8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Minimum Pay Rate (Hourly or Monthly)
$80,000.00 for 12 months
Hiring Rate Information

Actual hiring rate is commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity; position includes a robust benefits package to eligible applicants.

Posting Date
01/12/2022
Closing Date
01/23/2022
Priority Review Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

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.

If you have education and/or training in excess of what is required, we encourage you to upload your unofficial transcripts.

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 particular position.

Please monitor your e-mail for further information regarding your application. Emails will be generated from jobs@niu.edu and CivilServiceTesting@niu.edu. Please add these emails to your address book to ensure timely delivery of any future communication.

We STRONGLY recommend that contact information used in your online profile be personal use, not professional/work information: personal email address, home address, and phone numbers. The information you provide is used to make contact on search updates, department referrals and interviews, etc. We must be able to relay sensitive and important information in a way that protects your privacy concerning job search activity, now and in the future.

The Civil Service examination for this classification is a Credentials Assessment, and is based on your application materials as submitted for this posting. 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. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the hiring department for interview.

Once this position has been filled, all names will be removed from the employment register in accordance with State Universities Civil Service System rule 250.60(h)(10) .

If eligible for Veteran’s Preference Points, DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256 paperwork reflecting an Honorable Discharge MUST be uploaded to this application in order to receive the maximum eligible points on the Civil Service examination.

Click on Program Coordinator for more information including salary ranges, typical duties, minimum acceptable qualifications, and testing requirements.

Please click 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.
Application Procedures

Link to Department Homepage
https://www.cedu.niu.edu/index.shtml
Physical Demands

Ability to perform sedentary work involving sitting the majority of the time.
Ability to effectively communicate on a daily basis.
Ability to work for extended periods at computer workstation.
EEO Statement

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
TitleIXCoordinator@niu.edu
815-753-5560
Is Background Check Required
Yes
Visa Policy

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

ADA Accommodation

NIU remains committed to ensuring that its recruitment and application procedures include full opportunities for applicants with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make accommodations for a person’s disability during either the application or interview process. An applicant who believes they require an accommodation to participate in the employment process due to a disability may request that accommodation through the Accommodation Request Form . For further assistance, please contact the office of Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity and Education ( AAEOE ) at ada@niu.edu .

Clery Act Information

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Quick Link
https://employment.niu.edu/postings/61191
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
   • Less than 2 years
   • 2 years
   • 2-4 years
   • 4-6 years
   • 6+
2. * Do you have a min. of 3 years of P-12 teaching or administrative experience?
   • yes
   • no
3. * Please provide the name of the employer and the dates of employment where you gained this experience. Please note that this information must be verified on an NIU application and/or resume.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
4. * Do you have demonstrated experience in supervision of staff or project management?
   • yes
   • no
5. * Please provide the name of the employer and the dates of employment where you gained this experience. Please note that this information must be verified on an NIU application and/or resume.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
6. * Do you have a current or previous teacher licensure?
   • yes
   • no
7. * Have you attached a copy of your current or previous teacher licensure.
   • yes
   • no
8. * If applicable, have you attached a copy of your DD214, DD215, NGB22, or DD256 for consideration of Veterans Preference Points? The copy submitted should reflect the status of discharge in order to be considered.
   • Yes
   • No
   • Not Applicable

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Transcripts (unofficial with official required at hire)
4. Certifications/Licensure #1
5. Transcripts #2 (unofficial with official required at hire)
6. Transcripts #3 (unofficial with official required at hire)
7. List of at least 3 References

Optional Documents

1. Military Discharge Documents ONLY (DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256)