Who: The Academic Professional Advisory Committee at UIC. The mission of the committee is to provide for the orderly voicing of suggestions for the good of the University, afford added recourse for the consideration of grievances, and furnish a channel for direct and concerted communication between the Academic Professional (AP) staff and the administrative officers of the University, its colleges, schools, institutes, divisions, and other administrative units on matters of interest or concern to the Academic Professional staff or any member of it.
As advisors to the University Administration, we review policy, represent academic professionals on search committees, voice concerns regarding academic professionals to the Chancellor, and play an active role in professional development efforts at UIC.
What: Graduate Assistant to the Academic Professional Advisory Committee – 25% appointment for 9 months, 2018-2019. Responsibilities include:
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Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Graduate Research Assistantship - UIC AANAPISI Initiative (CLOSES 7/13)
Who: The UIC Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving-Institutions (AANAPISI) Initiative
What: 25% time Graduate Research Assistantship (R.A.) for fall, spring, and summer from August 2018-August 2019. The appointment will be 10 hours per week.
The primary scope of the AANAPISI Graduate Assistant's responsibilities will be to provide research support for the AANAPISI Principal Investigator and Project Director. Responsibilities will include:
What: 25% time Graduate Research Assistantship (R.A.) for fall, spring, and summer from August 2018-August 2019. The appointment will be 10 hours per week.
The primary scope of the AANAPISI Graduate Assistant's responsibilities will be to provide research support for the AANAPISI Principal Investigator and Project Director. Responsibilities will include:
- Research and administrative support for the PI's teaching and research areas. This will include curriculum development for a course on Asian American Gender and Sexual Diversity, research support for work on Asian American children's books, and research support/administrative support for courses on Asian American and Pacific Islander college students in higher education.
- Research and program coordination support for a new campus public events/speakers initiative focusing on free speech and diversity of ideas and viewpoints in relation to Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
- Some administrative support for grant team management as needed.
Monday, July 9, 2018
Graduate Hourly - Illinois Prevention Research Center, UIC
Who: The Illinois Prevention Research Center seeks a Graduate Hourly with strong writing skills to support communications about federally funded public health research. The successful candidate will execute an established communications strategy, curating content and writing messages for Twitter and Facebook; maintain and update a WordPress website; write monthly/biweekly newsletter; track audience benchmarks (Web traffic and social interaction); and contribute to blogs.
What: We're looking for someone with a warm and professional writing voice who is curious about the intersection of media and public health. This position will be an excellent introduction to both the academic research environment and professional health communications.
Administrative Intern - Willowbrook IL
Who: The Village of Willowbrook is seeking qualified candidates to fill a part-time, non-exempt, Administrative Intern position in the Village’s Administration Department.
The Administrative Intern is a part-time administrative position at the training level that provides support to the Village Administrator’s Office. The Village Administrator provides direct supervision. In addition, the Intern may work within other Village departments on projects that are found appropriate by the Village Administrator. These projects are assigned on a case-by-case basis and serve to increase the Intern’s exposure to local government. The Administrative Intern will also take part in meetings with senior staff and employees from throughout the organization on a variety of projects. While the Village will attempt to provide a general background in all areas of municipal management, the Intern’s primary focus and responsibility is in the Village Administrator’s office.
The Administrative Intern is a part-time administrative position at the training level that provides support to the Village Administrator’s Office. The Village Administrator provides direct supervision. In addition, the Intern may work within other Village departments on projects that are found appropriate by the Village Administrator. These projects are assigned on a case-by-case basis and serve to increase the Intern’s exposure to local government. The Administrative Intern will also take part in meetings with senior staff and employees from throughout the organization on a variety of projects. While the Village will attempt to provide a general background in all areas of municipal management, the Intern’s primary focus and responsibility is in the Village Administrator’s office.
The Administrative Intern assists in the development, implementation, and analysis of available data using a variety of research tools to aid in the decision making of the organization. The individual in this position receives regular direction from his/her direct supervisor; however, the individual must be able to work independently while coordinating tasks and projects with various departments. The position is budgeted for up to 950 hours per year with flexibility for a full-time student schedule.
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Administrative Intern – Village of Grayslake
Who: Village of Grayslake, Village Manager’s office
What: This position is responsible for assisting the Village departments in the administration and coordination of various organizational functions and programs. The duties of the Administrative Intern may include performing various analyses and evaluation of Village operations, assisting in the development and dissemination of public information to Village residents, assisting in the development and implementation of special programs and projects, and coordinating with residents and staff in completing resident requests for service.
What: This position is responsible for assisting the Village departments in the administration and coordination of various organizational functions and programs. The duties of the Administrative Intern may include performing various analyses and evaluation of Village operations, assisting in the development and dissemination of public information to Village residents, assisting in the development and implementation of special programs and projects, and coordinating with residents and staff in completing resident requests for service.
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Community Development Intern - Village of Itasca
Who: Village of Itasca, Community Development Department
What: The goals of the internship are to: Provide an experiential learning opportunity in all functional areas of a Community Development Department of a local government entity; Provide insight into working in the public sector; Arrange for Intern to have an opportunity to write reports and make public presentations; Flexibility in developing work assignments around the specific interests of the successful candidate to help them for employment opportunities; Evening meetings and special events, as required.
Specific responsibilities include:
What: The goals of the internship are to: Provide an experiential learning opportunity in all functional areas of a Community Development Department of a local government entity; Provide insight into working in the public sector; Arrange for Intern to have an opportunity to write reports and make public presentations; Flexibility in developing work assignments around the specific interests of the successful candidate to help them for employment opportunities; Evening meetings and special events, as required.
Specific responsibilities include:
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
Administration Intern - Village of Itasca
Who: The Village of Itasca, Illinois is an attractive, vibrant community located 27 miles northwest of downtown Chicago and 6 miles west of O’Hare International Airport. With a resident population of 8,800 and proximity to major expressways and rail transportation, the Village offers an ideal balance of residential, commercial, industrial and open space.
What: The internship will provide an experiential learning opportunity in major functional areas of local government: administration, finance, human resources, special events, communication and marketing. This position reports to the CAO/Village Administrator and/or Human Resources Manager, and will provide insight into working in the public sector. Specific responsibilities include:
What: The internship will provide an experiential learning opportunity in major functional areas of local government: administration, finance, human resources, special events, communication and marketing. This position reports to the CAO/Village Administrator and/or Human Resources Manager, and will provide insight into working in the public sector. Specific responsibilities include:
Americorps Vista Volunteer - Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago (stipend position)
Who: The Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago (NHS) - Business Process Improvement Team. NHS of Chicago is driven by the belief that homeownership is essential to strengthening households and communities. We help low and moderate income residents become homeowners and maintain homeownership. More at nhschicago.org
What: The Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago of Chicago (NHS) Business Process Improvement Team is seeking an Americorps Vista Volunteer to help drive a project to help us understand NHS of Chicago's long-term impact.
This “Understanding Impact” Vista project will look at a sampling of clients over recent years to gain understanding of impact on the lives of clients over time. The Vista will help design a data collection framework and strategy, collect data, analyze results, present findings, and create structure for NHS to continue to integrate ongoing long-term impact analysis. Results will enable data-informed decisions about where to focus efforts and resources to maximize positive long-term impact on low and moderate income household and communities.
What: The Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago of Chicago (NHS) Business Process Improvement Team is seeking an Americorps Vista Volunteer to help drive a project to help us understand NHS of Chicago's long-term impact.
This “Understanding Impact” Vista project will look at a sampling of clients over recent years to gain understanding of impact on the lives of clients over time. The Vista will help design a data collection framework and strategy, collect data, analyze results, present findings, and create structure for NHS to continue to integrate ongoing long-term impact analysis. Results will enable data-informed decisions about where to focus efforts and resources to maximize positive long-term impact on low and moderate income household and communities.
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
Graduate Associate - World Business Chicago
Who: World Business Chicago - ChicagoNEXT team - Blackstone Inclusive Entrepreneurship Challenge program.
World Business Chicago is the City of Chicago’s non-profit, public private partnership that drives inclusive economic growth and job creation, supports business, and promotes Chicago as a leading global city. ChicagoNEXT is WBC’s dedicated initiative to drive growth and opportunity for Chicago’s tech economy. Our flagship programs include ThinkChicago, the Chicago Venture Summit and the Blackstone Inclusive Entrepreneurship Challenge.
What: World Business Chicago (WBC) is seeking a Graduate Associate to aid the ChicagoNEXT team in the management of the Blackstone Inclusive Entrepreneurship Challenge program. The three-year program, currently wrapping up its first year, will provide $3 million in grant funding to innovative organizations that effectively recruit and support diverse entrepreneurs and scale startups in the Chicago area. The selected programs serve diverse populations, including communities of color, women, veterans, and immigrants.
World Business Chicago is the City of Chicago’s non-profit, public private partnership that drives inclusive economic growth and job creation, supports business, and promotes Chicago as a leading global city. ChicagoNEXT is WBC’s dedicated initiative to drive growth and opportunity for Chicago’s tech economy. Our flagship programs include ThinkChicago, the Chicago Venture Summit and the Blackstone Inclusive Entrepreneurship Challenge.
What: World Business Chicago (WBC) is seeking a Graduate Associate to aid the ChicagoNEXT team in the management of the Blackstone Inclusive Entrepreneurship Challenge program. The three-year program, currently wrapping up its first year, will provide $3 million in grant funding to innovative organizations that effectively recruit and support diverse entrepreneurs and scale startups in the Chicago area. The selected programs serve diverse populations, including communities of color, women, veterans, and immigrants.
Volunteer Research Assistant (Transportation) - Metropolitan Planning Council
Who: Metropolitan Planning Council - Transportation Team
What: The MPC transportation team is currently looking for a Research Assistant (RA) for Summer 2018, possibly continuing into the fall. This position will include support on a range of technical analyses, stakeholder coordination, and advocacy oriented projects. Responsibilities will include: conduct technical research, conduct literature reviews, document meetings, conduct data analysis in Excel, develop GIS maps, prepare for and participate in meetings.
What: The MPC transportation team is currently looking for a Research Assistant (RA) for Summer 2018, possibly continuing into the fall. This position will include support on a range of technical analyses, stakeholder coordination, and advocacy oriented projects. Responsibilities will include: conduct technical research, conduct literature reviews, document meetings, conduct data analysis in Excel, develop GIS maps, prepare for and participate in meetings.
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