Program Manager - Auxiliary, Health & Wellbeing
University of Illinois

Program Manager - MHEAC


Auxiliary, Health & Wellbeing

Job Summary
Provide oversight and management of the externally funded Mental Health Early Action on Campus (MHEAC) Act, addressing gaps in mental health services on campus through training, peer support, and community-campus partnerships.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Daily management of campus MHEAC programs and activities, including but not limited to scheduling and attending meetings, gathering, drafting/editing, and distributing materials, and providing act/grant information as requested.
• Serve as an integral part of the MHEAC Act/grant coordination team with responsibility for developing strategies to effectively manage and enhance programs and activities funded by the grant.
• Serve as the MHEAC representative and campus liaison; coordinate outreach initiatives and promotion of the Act's mission and objectives, engage in the campus community and serve as an expert, advisor, and resource.
• Provide oversight of training and educational initiatives; plan, coordinate and facilitate training, educational programs, and presentations for internal and external training needs, and lead training programs to ensure related activities fulfill grant requirements.
• Gather data, draft, and finalize quarterly and annual reports for the Illinois Board of Higher Education.
• Research health and well-being grant funding opportunities; identify key stakeholders and coordinate efforts to develop strong grant funding applications.
• Coordinate outreach initiatives across digital engagement platforms such as SOS for Higher Ed: Suicide Prevention for Students and Togetherall; remain abreast of the Illinois App and other campus platforms including CampusWell.
• Research, interpret, and apply all relevant federal and state regulations and laws, University and sponsor policies, and sponsoring agency terms and conditions; advise University staff on how to best maintain compliance.

Additional Physical Demands
Standard office setting with some distractions such as phone calls, inter-office conversations, and visitors. While the work is primarily sedentary, some on-campus travel is required to attend meetings and training sessions, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in higher education, public health, social work, or other related field.
• Four (4) years of work experience in program and/or project management in a business, academic, research or government environment.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse audiences (ethnicity, socioeconomic, ages, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• Educational or professional experience in mental health, public health, or related field.
• Work experience in a higher education operations, processes, and protocols.
• Grant experience.
• Expertise and knowledge in providing general grant-related services.
• Experience working on multiple deadline-driven projects simultaneously.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic computer knowledge: Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, etc.
• Strong communication, project management, and time management skills.
• Business, planning, organizing, decision making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines while producing high-quality deliverables.
• Ability to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment.
• Executive report writing skills.
• Skill-set working with digital wellness platforms (SOS for Higher Ed: Suicide Prevention for Students, Togetherall, etc.).
• Expertise and knowledge in providing general administrative services.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5002 - Program Coordinator position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 1/2/2025. The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on Thursday, January 5, 2025. Please make sure to upload a cover letter, resume and a list with three professional references names, emails, and phone #'s. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Keri Collins at keric@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 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, 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. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. 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 accessibility@illinois.edu .

Requisition ID: 1027449
Job Category: Professional and Administrative
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

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