Global Relations Campus Liaison

Posted: 25-Feb-24

Location: Urbana, Illinois

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Academic/Faculty
Business/Finance

Internal Number: 5052630

Global Relations Campus Liaison – Global Relations (Hybrid)
Illinois International – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Illinois is a world leader in research, teaching, and public engagement. We serve the state, the nation, and the world by creating knowledge, preparing students for lives of impact, and addressing critical societal needs through the transfer and application of knowledge. Illinois is the place where we embrace difference. We embrace it because we value it. Illinois is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the Illinois community.
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Vision 2020 Global Strategy is comprised of five key strategies that will support the university in realizing its vision to be the pre-eminent public research university with a global impact. Illinois International will directly support several activities and initiatives related to the global strategy in the coming years. Learn more abut Vision 2030 Global Strategy .
Illinois International at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an international education organization that seeks to foster global learning and engagement, we actively strive to redress systematic injustices within our organization and foster positive contributions to our university and society. We do so by undertaking initiatives that foster belonging, enhance the competencies of our staff, and create greater access to resources and opportunities. Learn more about Illinois International’s initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion .
Global Relations at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has an opening for a Global Relations Campus Liaison.
Global Relations facilitates institutional agreements between the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and other universities, governmental agencies, non-governmental organizations, and private corporations. These agreements create an environment where innovation can move freely across geopolitical, cultural, disciplinary, and academic borders. In addition, they offer a variety of services to all members of the campus community who are engaging on a global scale. Learn more about Global Relations . Global Relations is a unit of Illinois International. Learn more about Illinois International .
Primary Position Function/Summary:
Plan, coordinate and execute designated campus-wide programmatic activities for Global Relations in support of global strategies and engagement between Illinois and its international partners.
Statement of Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee Global Relations campus programs, including outreach activities such as Global Relations Quarterly Series, training workshops, and celebration breakfasts by coordinating global expertise to create a global engagement and conversation for the internal campus community.
• Coordinate all aspects of virtual and in-person international delegation visits based on strategic goals of the visits and areas of interest, including pre-arrival planning, activities while international delegations are on campus and post-visit follow-ups. Work in collaboration with the university colleges, departments, and units to ensure maximum impact. Act as escort for distinguished international visitors, including diplomatic and foreign service personnel, and delegations.
• Organize and oversee events related to campus strategic partnerships, emerging partnerships, and university signature programs (e.g., Illinois-Birmingham ‘BRIDGE’ Strategic Partnership, Kyushu-Illinois Strategic Partnership, Fulbright Program), including but not limited to joint academic seminars, symposiums, and information sessions to increase visibility of the partnerships and promote international opportunities for campus stakeholders.
• Manage all aspects of travel related activities for Director for Global Relations, Associate Chancellor and Vice Provost for Global Affairs and Strategies and other outgoing university delegation members, including preparation of travel dossiers, international protocol guides and international travel arrangements.
• Manage evaluation process through data collection and interpretation and make recommendations for programmatic improvement, future strategies, and the university’s global engagement footprint. Design, create, and update intake forms for global engagement data collection purposes. Update the interactive map for global partnerships and create reports on a regular basis.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• One (1) year of education, training, and/or work experience in a position involving global affairs or international engagement. (Note: Master’s degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.)
• Demonstrated cultural experience while studying, living, or working internationally.
• Demonstrated experience in event planning or management.

Preferred: (Successful candidates will have):

• Experience working for a university and/or international office.
• A valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Candidate needs to be responsible, reliable, able to work independently and with a team, and have a positive attitude and flexibility in a fast-paced work environment.
• Candidate must be detail oriented, has good written and oral communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, presentation and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong intercultural communication skills to effectively work with acumen and diplomacy with a variety of international partners and visitors.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate major programs and activities.
• Demonstrated ability to work with international audiences and campus units/departments.

CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY:
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a comprehensive and major public land-grant university (Doctoral/Research University-Extensive) that is ranked among the best in the world. Chartered in 1867, it provides undergraduate and graduate education in more than 150 fields of study, conducts theoretical and applied research, and provides public service to the state and the nation. It employs about 3,000 faculty members who serve over 33,000 undergraduates and 17,000 graduate and professional students. More information about the campus is available at www.illinois.edu. The university is located in the twin cities of Champaign and Urbana (total population 226,000) in east-central Illinois, and is situated about 140 miles south of Chicago, 125 miles west of Indianapolis, and 170 northeast of St. Louis. The University and its surrounding communities offer a cultural and recreational environment ideally suited to the work of a major research institution. For more informationabout the community, visit: Living in Champaign-Urbana , Visit Champaign County , or Champaign County Chamber of Commerce .
APPOINTMENT INFORMATION:
This is a full-time 100% Civil Service Program Coordinator position appointed on a 12-month service basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the close date. Salary will be determined based on the candidate’s education, experience, skills, and internal equity considerations. The minimum salary for this position is $51,350.00.
Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.
Civil Service employees may earn up to 28 days of vacation leave per year, depending on length of service. The University offers 11 annual paid holidays , 12 cumulative sick leave days, plus an additional 13 non-cumulative sick leave days, if needed, each year. For more information about campus holidays , vacation leave , and sick leave .
Health insurance is available to employees (with the option to purchase coverage for spouse and dependents), required participation in State Universities Retirement System (SURS), with several options for participation in additional retirement plans. Learn more about employee benefits at the University of Illinois . Newly hired employees are covered by the Medicare portion of Social Security and are subject to this deduction.
The University of Illinois has is strong committed to work-life balance and family-friendly programs for faculty and staff: Work-Life Balance & Family-Friendly Programs and Other Work-Life Programs .
APPLICATION PROCEDURES & DEADLINE INFORMATION:
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on 03/21/2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the bottom of this posting. Please include application, cover letter, resume, academic credentials, including required bachelor’s degree (unofficial transcripts or diploma may be acceptable), and (3) professional references, including name, email, and phone number. Academic credentials will be verified before hire. Applicants are encouraged to specifically relate their background and experience to the requirements of the position as outlined above. Applications not submitted through this https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Illinois International Human Resources at [email protected] . For questions regarding the application process, please contact Illinois Human Resources at 217-333-2137.
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 https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5052630&targetURL=. For questions regarding the application process, please contact Illinois Human Resources at 217-333-2137.
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, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, 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. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing [email protected] .


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