University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · 10 hours ago
Associate Director - Russian, East European, and Eurasian Center
Urbana, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$67K/yr - $72K/yr
1+ years expThe University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a leading research institution seeking an Associate Director for its Russian, East European, and Eurasian Center. The role involves providing academic leadership, managing grants, and overseeing program development while teaching courses and advising students.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide academic advising for REEES BA majors and minors; monitor students' progress toward degree completion and graduation; Be a point of contact for students and handle difficult and challenging student academic and personal situations and issues
Serve as fellowship coordinator for academic year and summer for the Center’s fellowship program, advising students on overseas programs and campus coursework as it pertains to fellowships
Serve as liaison between students and other campus units
Assist the Director with management of the Center's MA Program
Coordinate student assistantship funding and other student funding when necessary
Serve ex-officio as a member of the REEEC MA admissions committee
Lead fellowship competitions
Primary liaison between the Graduate College Fellowship Office and the U.S. Department of Education, managing correspondence and resolving issues related to grant reporting and fellowship systems, while ensuring compliance with evolving international education policies
As Instructor, teach REEES courses including REEES proseminar for BA majors and MA’s (REES 495/550) and a general education undergraduate course such as REES 200
Develop academic instructional materials including course syllabus and weekly instruction plans
Hold office hours and provide guidance to students in the course as needed
Grade student assignments and proctor exams
Oversee the work of teaching assistants when that position is needed
Develop curriculum for new REEES courses
Develop online summer courses for REEES academic year courses
Teach REEES online summer courses
Pursue professional development as a scholar in the field through advanced research activities in an area of Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies
Seek further training in emerging methods, themes, and topics that could contribute to REEEC program development, such as new REEES degree programs, courses, or grant initiatives
Participate in conferences and academic networks in the field of Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies as well as other scholarly fields as they can contribute to REEEC program development
Lead REEEC’S major federal grant projects and programs (including Department of State Title VIII grant, and others)
Manage grant and gift execution to comply with university, donor and funding agencies’ guidelines, deadlines, and regulations
Lead the preparation of grant proposals, narratives, and budgets in coordination with the director and center staff
Oversee and manage grant and gift projects and programs; design and implement grant reporting and evaluation
Attend meetings with federal grant agencies, other sponsors, and donors
Build effective relationships with the University’s federal relations staff and the office of Sponsored Programs Administration, LAS Advancement and UI Foundation
Develop and oversee the Center's budgets and financial policy
Represent REEEC to prospective students and their families at a variety of recruiting events and information sessions; this includes presenting information to large groups
Counsel, provide information and advice about Illinois generally, and about its admissions procedures specifically, to prospective students, applicants, their parents and secondary school counselors in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner
Reach out and encourage prospective students to explore and eventually matriculate at Illinois through staffing on-campus programs, scheduling personal visits to secondary schools, attending college fair programs, and engaging in correspondence, email, and/or telephone contact
Develop an international recruitment and yield strategy plan annually within the confines of set budget
Support recruitment and programming by working some evenings and weekends and traveling as required
In collaboration with the Director and REEEC Executive Committee, shape the policies and overall direction of REEEC as a major interdisciplinary area studies center dedicated to research, teaching, and public engagement in the field of Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies
Use area studies academic training and experience to help the center respond to new challenges and opportunities in REEES scholarship; assist with center responses to difficult current questions in international relations and understanding (including but not limited to war and authoritarianism)
Develop strategic action plans for the Center and assist with unit governance, working with the REEEC Executive Committee and external grant advisory boards in the field as needed
Act as REEEC representative to other units in IGI and across campus
Work with Director, REEEC Executive committee, and other external and internal stakeholders to maintain and build funding for REEES area studies, through institutional advancement as well as new grant initiatives
Hire, train, assign, and supervise and review Center staff and student assistants
Conduct staff performance reviews, address work issues, set work schedules and goals
Attend and lead weekly center staff meetings
Other duties as assigned to further the mission of the unit
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in a humanities or social science discipline with a concentration in Russian, East European, or Eurasian studies; proficiency in a regional language
A total of one (1) year (12 months) of education, training and/or work experience in academic advising, grant management, university teaching, and / or academic program management
Preferred
PhD in a humanities or social science discipline with a concentration in Russian, East European, and Eurasian studies; advanced proficiency in one or more regional language(s)
Two semesters experience in teaching humanities courses at university level
Experience with federal grants, donor gifts, proposal writing, program evaluation, and requirements
1 year work experience in grant management
Advanced proficiency in one or more regional language(s)
Budget management experience
UIUC Certified Research Administrator Certificate (Illinois CRA)
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
A Retirement Plan
Paid time Off
Tuition waivers for employees and dependents
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