Program Assistant

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Assistant Director of Programming

Civil Service

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Union

Center for Black Studies

The Assistant Director of Programming works closely with the Center Director to support student leadership development and career success. Duties include, but are not limited to: (1) developing and coordinating large scale programming events; (2) Assessing Center for Black Studies’ student programs including development and implementation of assessment tools and processes; (3) serving as a liaison to external units on and off campus; (4) supervise graduate assistant(s); (5) developing and overseeing cultural program budgets.

Develop new initiatives that support cultural and co-curricular engagement.
Serve as chair of the Black Heritage Month, Kwanzaa, Black Graduation Recognition Ceremony, and Student Advisory committees.
Chaperone student cultural development activities and programs
Represent the Center for Black Studies at various university functions
Oversee Center for Black Studies marketing including internal and external marketing and social media channels to effectively market Center for Black Studies’ programs
Serve on unit, institutional, and community committees as assigned
Maintain professional competencies

CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER

1. Bachelor’s degree.

2. A total of one (1) year (12 months) in education, training and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position.

3. Based on position requirements, additional education, training and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position, may be required.

*Note: Master’s Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1 year) of work experience.

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)
1. Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
2. Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
3. Skill in analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
4. Skill in scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
5. Skill in oral and written communication.
6. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others’ actions.
7. Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
8. Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
9. Ability to develop specific goals, plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish tasks.
10. Ability to work effectively with staff, the public, and outside constituency groups.
11. Ability to effectively plan, delegate, and supervise the work of others.
12. Ability to utilize various computer software packages, such as Accounting Software, query, etc.
13. Ability to work independently and exercise judgment in order to be able to analyze and investigate a variety of questions or problems.
14. Ability to analyze and develop guidelines, procedures, and systems.

M-F 8-4:30, nights and weekends as needed

$19.49/hr

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

06/17/2021

07/01/2021

• 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.
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• 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.
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• 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.

Center for Black Studies

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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

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https://employment.niu.edu/postings/57419