Program Coordinator, MS in Game Development

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS URBANA-CHAMPAIGN
School of Information Sciences
Program Coordinator, MS in Game Development

The School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applications from qualified individuals for a 100% full-time Program Coordinator for the MS in Game Development program.

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Job Summary

The Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the MS in Game Development program, including course management, development, and scheduling, student records and advising, and oversight of recruiting, admissions, and industry partner collaborations. This position may also teach one or more game studies or game development courses.

Duties & Responsibilities

Program Management:

• Contribute to and coordinate academic proposals for game studies programs, training, and courses.
• Maintain contact with game industry professionals and develop partnership opportunities among game industry companies to establish university- corporate education and training programs in game design.
• Contribute to external funding proposals in collaboration with University stakeholders and industry partners.
• Supervise student and hourly support.
• Manage and perform course scheduling.

Student Services:

• Advise MS in Game Development Students.
• Manage student records.

Recruiting and Admissions:

• Collaborate on efforts to recruit new students into the MS for Game Development.
• Oversee Admissions process and campus-wide selection committees.

Additional Physical Demands

Work is performed in a typical office environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree.
• Five years in education, training, and/or work experience in video game design and/or game development.
• Demonstrated program management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years’ management experience in the game development industry.
• 1 year experience teaching adults.
• 10 years’ experience in the game design or development industry.
• 2 years’ experience coordinating or managing any related program.
• Demonstrated experience with student programming and/or student advising in a university setting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of game development.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service Program Coordinator position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the search close date. Hybrid work options may be available for this position after an initial training period, but with the requirement that onsite availability may be needed at any time with short notice.

The budgeted salary range for the position is $65,000 to $80,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

Work authorization is not available for this position.

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on November 7, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting, and upload your cover letter, resume (months and years of employment must be included), and names and contact information for three professional references. Please remember to include specific information on how you meet the qualifications of the position in your application materials, including all relevant experiences. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through 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 regarding this specific position, please email ischool-hr@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application system, 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.