Assistant Director, Health Technology Education Program - Health & Kinesiology

University of Illinois System Offices • Urbana, IL

240d • $65,000 - $79,000

About The Position

The Department of Health and Kinesiology is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Assistant Director to support the Health Technology Education Program (HTEP). This is a full-time (12-month) position responsible for the operational leadership, strategic recruitment, student advising, and program development of HTEP offerings—including the MS in Health Technology (MS-HT), the interdisciplinary undergraduate minor and certificate in Health Technology, and the Health Tech Micro Course series. The ideal candidate will bring strong program management experience, a passion for student success, and a collaborative mindset to help grow and shape one of the campus's most interdisciplinary and innovative academic programs. The Health Technology Education Program offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional training in human factors and UI/UX design for the improvement of health.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• A total of 3 years (36 months) in education, training and/or work experience in complex academic or training programs.
• Demonstrated teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level.

Nice To Haves

• Master's or Doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, EdD, ScD) in fields broadly related to health technology.
• Experience in academic program management, academic advising, program coordination, college admissions/recruitment, higher education administration, or career development.
• Demonstrated experience working with policies and procedures in higher education program administration.
• Direct experience with graduate-level programming, including advising and recruitment.
• Experience teaching in higher education or working with adult learners.
• Event planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Director to support the strategic and daily operations of HTEP programs.
• Assist with long-range planning, implementation, and alignment with department and college goals.
• Conduct program assessments and prepare analytical reports for stakeholders, including data on admissions, enrollment, and graduation outcomes.
• Coordinate and execute program events, such as the Annual Capstone Celebration, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Maintain active relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including faculty, administrative offices, the advisory board, and partner colleges.
• Develop and implement professional development programming for graduate students.
• Facilitate meetings of key committees.
• Lead and manage program-wide communications across all HTEP initiatives.
• Oversee admissions and orientation for the MS-HT program; serve as chair of the Admissions Committee.
• Lead administration of scholarships and awards, maintaining records and coordinating with AHS Advancement.
• Develop and implement recruitment and marketing strategies in partnership with the AHS Marketing and Communications Team.
• Engage with prospective applicants, offering guidance and support throughout the admissions process.
• Design initiatives to build alumni engagement and strengthen relationships with external partners and career services.
• Serve as the primary academic advisor for students in MS-HT, the undergraduate minor and certificate, and Micro Courses.
• Monitor student progress, support course selection and registration, and advise on academic policies.
• Certify student completion of degrees and certificates; approve petitions and course changes.
• Lead coordination of the MS-HT capstone experience, including outreach to partners, matching students with projects, and providing support throughout implementation.
• Support course development, logistics, and delivery of the MS-HT capstone courses.
• Oversee development and maintenance of the HTEP website and the production of the HTEP e-newsletter.
• Conduct benchmarking and gather feedback through surveys and peer comparisons to inform program enhancements.
• Support strategic planning through data collection and analysis.
• Travel occasionally for conferences and special events.
• Additional duties as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $65,000 - $79,000.
• Full-time Civil Service position with a 12-month appointment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree