Program Coordinator - Office of Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs

University of Illinois Chicago•Chicago, IL

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director of the UIC Children's Center, the CCAMPIS Program Coordinator manages and oversees the day-to-day operations of the Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) program, which supports childcare and wraparound service needs of UIC students with young children. The position oversees the child care partner network and subsidy program; develops and maintains event care; creates and manages study and play spaces for student parents; improves campus lactation options; coordinates supplies for the UIC Food Pantry; schedules and implements parent education and resource fairs; and develops a social media presence to build community for student parents at UIC. The coordinator also recruits, hires, trains, and supervises student support staff. The role works with student parents to identify needs, connect them with childcare and social services, and provide outreach and engagement. It maintains program databases and reporting, oversees relationships with childcare partners and the subsidy application process, and coordinates wraparound support services and events. The coordinator collaborates with the CCAMPIS principal investigators and business associate to monitor program effectiveness, manage contracts and purchases, and recommend improvements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
One year (12 months) of experience working in a childcare setting or social service agency.
A master’s degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may substitute for one year of work experience.
Illinois residency is required within 180 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Collect, manage, and analyze data to determine student parents’ childcare and additional support needs.
Work with students to confirm financial need and connect student parents to available childcare support services.
Support CCAMPIS participants in securing additional social service support as appropriate.
Create outreach for student parents through social media, social events, and one-on-one meetings.
Maintain CCAMPIS reporting databases, including data on participant characteristics, program usage, student success, and persistence.
Establish and maintain a network of partner childcare centers to support UIC students’ childcare needs.
Maintain business relationships with partner childcare providers, ensure program quality—including DCFS licensure and accreditation—and serve as a liaison for students and the program.
Conduct annual site visits to partner centers to ensure quality.
Coordinate and oversee the childcare subsidy application process.
Work with the business associate to create partner MOUs and payment processes.
Manage the creation and maintenance of Study-Play Spaces.
Facilitate the redesign and outfitting of lactation room spaces.
Plan and manage CCAMPIS student-parent engagement events, including drop-in and event care coordinated with UIC student events and resource fairs.
Coordinate with UIC Food Pantry staff to ensure diapers, wipes, formula, and food are available for student parents.
Recruit, hire, train, and supervise student support staff.
Work with the CCAMPIS PI, Co-PIs, and business associate to monitor and assess program effectiveness and recommend improvements.
Work with the business associate to establish contracts with licensed on- and off-campus childcare programs for daytime and drop-in childcare.
Promote outreach and recruitment of CCAMPIS grant participants and supporting partners within UIC and the community.
Work with the business associate to purchase program supplies in accordance with CCAMPIS regulations and UIC procurement policies.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.