The College of Fine and Applied Arts (FAA) at the University of Illinois is looking for a Visiting Strategic Planning Analyst to assist in strategic planning, research, and visioning activities for the College.

Information specific to the College of Fine and Applied Arts: https://faa.illinois.edu/

Information on working at the University of Illinois: https://humanresources.illinois.edu/job-seekers/why-work-at-illinois/

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Perform quantitative and qualitative research on both internal and external information sources, including but not limited to:

• Internal data on enrollment, student success, research performance, and other performance metrics
• External data on trends in the arts and higher education
• External data from and about peer institutions
• External data from higher education research and assessment organizations (HERD, HEADS, etc.)
• External data regarding the surrounding community/region

 

Synthesize information from multiple sources into clear, compelling, and effective stakeholder communications.

 

Collaborate on the development of proposals, applications, and other materials for donors, grant submissions, and similar.

 

Collaborate in the management of stakeholder communications around the strategic visioning and planning process, included but not limited to:

• Development and execution of facilitation plans for meetings
• Recording and synthesizing notes from meetings
• Manage communications with stakeholders
• Manage logistics (venues, catering, etc.) around stakeholder events

 

Coordinate communications around strategic visioning and planning with dean’s leadership team.

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Required:        Bachelor’s degree in the arts, architecture, design, planning, higher educations, communications, public policy or related field.

 

Demonstrated experience with strategic planning, enterprise design, change management and/or other modes of institutional change.

 

Preferred:       Master’s degree in arts management, architecture, design, planning or related field.

Experiences with the systems, policies, procedures and institutional structures of higher education in general and/or the University of Illinois system in particular.

Experience with practices for effective and ethical community and stakeholder engagement.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

 

Required:        Excellent written and personal communication skills.

 

            Preferred:       Knowledge of the Champaign-Urbana community.

Salary and Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Visiting Academic Professional position, appointed for 12 months. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the close of the search. The salary range for this position is $80,000.00 to $90,000.00. We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints. The final salary offer will be determined through a thorough assessment of these elements. Work authorization sponsorship is not available for this position.

Application Procedures and Deadline Information

Applications must be received by DATE. Apply for this position using the “Apply Now” button in the job posting at http://jobs.illinois.edu. Applications not submitted through http://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered.

For further information about this specific position, please contact FAA HR at faa-hr@illinois.edu.

For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon accepting a contingent offer. Convictions are not a bar to employment.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.

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, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, 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. 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.

The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.