Assistant Director, Student Success

• BPA Program Leadership & Impact
  Lead and manage the Business Pathways Academy (BPA) program ensuring strong outcomes in student engagement academic performance and retention
  Oversee delivery of integrated programming across academic co-curricular and community-based experiences
  Contribute to student success and retention initiatives within the broader Student Success portfolio
  Partner with leadership to align BPA outcomes with college-wide learner experience goals
  Contribute to the development and execution of cohort-based student success strategy
  Design implement and continuously improve BPA programming.
  Coordinate and align BPA student participation in supplemental learning systems.
  Oversee day-to-day operations of BPA programming and initiatives
  Track and analyze data
  Develop reports to evaluate program outcomes and impact
  Maintain program materials communications and systems
  Establish clear expectations and accountability structures for program delivery
  Provide professional and student staff training5
• Organizational Role & Cross-Functional Collaboration
  Serve as a program-level leader within Student Success contributing to unit planning and coordination
  Support integration of BPA within the broader student success OUP and Gies Business ecosystem
  Collaborate with Coordinator of Academic Success to lead key program personnel.
  Contribute to unit-level reporting and assessment efforts including dashboards and impact reports
  
  
• Academic Planning & Advising
  Monitor academic progress of BPA students toward graduation using the appropriate systems
  Provide proactive individualized advising and degree planning to BPA students especially those entering with at-risk degree progression
  Coordinate with Program Coordinator to organize facilitated study groups and skill-based workshops
• Administration Assessment & Reporting
  Other duties as assigned

Bachelors degree.
A total of three (3) years (36 months) in education training and/or work experience in higher education academic student retention services.

Masters degree in Higher Education or a field related to the position
Experience designing and implementing cohort-based or transition programs
Experience working with students in academic transition and/or on low academic warning and/or students of concern

• Ability to lead programs and supervise student staff
• Strong collaboration communication and organizational skills

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 search close date. Thebudgeted salary range for this position is $60000-$70000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on the selectedcandidates qualifications relevant experience and internal equityconsiderations.

This position is not eligible for any type of sponsorshipfor work authorization.

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Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on October 12 2026. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this order to be considered as a transfer candidate you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through 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 For questions regarding the application process please contact .

At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign the states flagship public university and one of the worlds leading research institutions every staff member helps shape whats next. Founded in 1867 Illinois is home to a vibrant community of 59000 students from all 50 states and 129 countries supported by 15 colleges and instructional units more than 20 research institutes and one of the most comprehensive student service ecosystems in the nation. Whether youre empowering first-generation students fueling breakthrough innovation or strengthening communities across Illinois and beyond your work here has a far-reaching and deeply meaningful impact. The university offers a highly competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being growth and financial security. Join a top 10 public university that has launched over 330 startups and continues to redefine excellence where the Illinois Value Proposition ensures that your contributions are recognized your potential is nurtured and your career can thrive.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however all employment decisions will be made by a person.

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.

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