Program Coordinator, MS in Game Development

Program Coordinator, MS in Game Development

School of Information Sciences

Job Summary

This position 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 GA 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. A total of five years in education, training, and or/work experience in video game design and/or game development. Demonstrated experience with student programming and/or student advising in a university setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years' management experience in the game development industry.
• 1 year's experience teaching adults.
• B.A. or B.S. in any related field.
• 10 years' experience in the game design or development industry.
• 2 years' experience coordinating or managing any related program.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of game development.

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 9/27/2024. The budgeted salary is $65,000 to $90,000, 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.

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 September 6th, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Please provide a cover letter, resume, transcripts and 3 professional references. 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 iShool-HR@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. 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: 1024043
Job Category: Administrative
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu