Program Director for Academic Initiatives and Community Engagement (mid-level, live-off)

As of February 2, 2026, this is an anticipated opening. When the position is posted you will find the complete job announcement with full details about the position responsibilities at https://go.illinois.edu/PDAcademicInitiatives. For further information about this specific position or to receive an e-mail update when it is posted, please contact reslifejobs@illinois.edu 

Anticipated Job Summary

This position serves as a crucial link in connecting residents with opportunities, resources and experiences aimed at fostering a positive and enriching Illinois Residential Experience (IRE). Responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing strategies designed to enhance the residential experience and foster community engagement. Works collaboratively with faculty, the Office of the Provost, and Academic Affairs Colleges and Units, and University Housing staff to coordinate curricular programming for diverse populations. Serves as an academic information specialist within Residential Life, University Housing and Student Affairs.

Anticipated Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree. Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Higher Education. Experience working with all individuals in an inclusive manner. Experience with curricular program design, implementation and evaluation/assessment.

Anticipated Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with a Master’s degree in progress at the time of application may be considered. A successful candidate will have completed the Master’s degree at the time of beginning employment.

Experience working in Housing or Residential Life. Experience working within a Residential Curriculum environment. Experience working with academically high-achieving students. Experience working with individuals from different background and perspectives in serving the campus community. Experience with supervision. Experience working independently.

Additional Physical Demands

The position involves multitasking and effectively navigating around campus and the residence halls in a busy and unpredictable environment and light lifting of office/programming supplies weighing upwards of 5 lbs. Work will take place in office and residence hall environments including but not limited to, student common and meeting space and various administrative offices/spaces on campus. There is no set schedule for this position, and it does include occasional nights and weekends. This position is live-off.

Anticipated Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the search process is complete. The salary range for this position is TBA.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

For more information on employment at University Housing, please visit our recruitment web site at: Employment with University Housing.

To Apply:

As of February 2, 2026, this is an anticipated opening. When the position is posted you will find the complete job announcement at https://go.illinois.edu/PDAcademicInitiatives, where you can apply and upload a cover letter, resume, and the names, phone numbers and email address for three (3) professional references. For further information about this specific position or to receive an update when it is posted, please contact reslifejobs@illinois.edu

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.