Coordinator of Educational Data - Engineering Administration at University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois

Job Description:

Coordinator of Educational Data - Engineering Administration




Grainger College of Engineering - Undergraduate Programs Office



The Undergraduate Programs Office in the Grainger College of Engineering seeks applicants for a Coordinator of Educational Data. This position is responsible for processes related to undergraduate data collection and assessment within The Grainger College of Engineering. The person in this role develops readily accessible visualizations, reports, and processes to aid UPO student success efforts within the Grainger College of Engineering and its departments.



Duties & Responsibilities



Develop readily accessible visualizations to support student success.

• In collaboration with Engineering IT, generate reports and data visualizations to fulfill requests by Grainger College of Engineering staff, Departmental units, and/or programming units within the Undergraduate Programs Office as well as for internal and external audiences and publications.


• Maintain curated data set and undergraduate data dashboards.


• Create and update undergraduate programs data usage procedures, policies, and documentation to ensure the protection of student data and inform users of the information that is included/excluded in data sets.

Coordinate and disseminate undergraduate student data.

• Coordinate closely with the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs, Assistant Deans in the Undergraduate Programs Office, and Engineering IT to ensure strategic and tactical alignment of data management efforts related to undergraduate programs within The Grainger College of Engineering.


• Collaborate with multiple College units (including within the Undergraduate Programs Office, Engineering IT and individual Departments) to manage, analyze, and guide the use of data for assessing and improving the undergraduate student experience in The Grainger College of Engineering using College and Campus performance metrics.

Develop data workflow and collection.

• Coordinate with UPO stakeholders and Engineering IT to consolidate forms, advisor input, student surveys and other forms of data/information so that the information is readily available to those who need it. This includes enhancing and further developing UGradRecs petitions, reports, and forms.


• Support the data needs of the Student Success Portal.

Develop and maintain data-related processes to support the Grainger Student Portal, Dean's List, Dual Degree compliance, academic standing decisions, honors programs and other Undergraduate Programs functions as needed.


Other duties as assigned.



Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline, business, or a related field.


• A total of two (2) years (24 months) education, training, and/or work experience in data analytics and/or data science.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with obtaining, analyzing, and visualizing student data at the University of Illinois or another large institution.


• Experience with SQL, python, and/or a similar language.


• Experience with data analysis using visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.


• Experience analyzing and/or managing large and complex datasets.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to manage multiple tasks with a high level of accuracy and little supervision.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

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 the close date. The budgeted salary range for this position is $60,000-$75,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. Hybrid work options may be available for this position, with the ability to be on-site at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus as needed per the University's Workplace Flexibility policy . 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 January 13, 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Please upload your cover letter, resume, and names/contact information for three references. 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 Jill McKenna at glawe1@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: 1028181
Job Category: Professional and Administrative
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