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This position is responsible for
providing leadership, direction, coordination, management, and supervision to IMSA’s experiential learning programs including, but not
limited to, Student Inquiry & Research (SIR), Internships/Entrepreneurships, Independent Studies, and Intersession.
This
position fulfills the requirement for DFI (Diversifying Higher Education Faculty in Illinois) Fellows following completion of their academic
program.
The internationally recognized Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy® (IMSA) develops creative, ethical leaders
in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. As a teaching and learning laboratory created by the State of Illinois, IMSA enrolls
academically talented Illinois students (grades 10–12) in its advanced, residential college preparatory program. It also serves
thousands of educators and students in Illinois and beyond through innovative instructional programs that foster imagination and
inquiry.
The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) is committed to an equitable, diverse and inclusive teaching and
learning environment. IMSA has committed to advancing equity in STEM education and representation and creating a diverse, inclusive
community of global citizens who can realize their full potential, and execute our mission to advance the human condition.
This
Equity and Excellence work is the intentional integration of Cultural Competence, Diversity, Equity, Equity-Minded Frame, Excellence and
Inclusion into every facet of the Academy, with the understanding that it is an active and ongoing process involving structures, processes
and people and not an isolated initiative.
This position will support IMSA’s Diversity work by ensuring the delivery of quality,
equitable, and inclusive constituent-centered support while promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that
embraces the diversity of people and perspectives collaborating at IMSA to ignite and nurture creative, ethical, scientific minds that
advance the human condition.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Provide vision, leadership, and oversight of IMSA’s
Experiential Programs, including but not limited to: student research, innovation programs, entrepreneurship programs, independent studies,
and Intersession/J term. - Lead the efforts in expanding Experiential programs ensuring all students have access and the opportunity
to participate and have opportunities that meet the diverse interests of the student body - Foster relationships with external
constituents to develop pipelines for student opportunities - Communicate with students, parents/guardians, and Experiential Learning
advisors/mentors to convey expectations and progress - Determine, monitor, articulate, and assess requirements for successful
participation - Provide guidance to students during the Experiential Learning programs.
- Collaborate with the Office of
Institutional Research to review the IRB documentation for accuracy and completeness and to ensure the research and related responsibilities
are completed. - Support the creation of scholarship (writing and presentations) to advance IMSA’s mission through travel to
conferences, chaperoning student participation at conferences, and writing - Serve as the budget manager for all experiential
learning budget lines - Supervise and evaluate Experiential Learning staff
- Serve on IMSA committees and fulfill community
responsibilities to support the Academy’s mission and functioning - Promote equitable access for all students to experiential
learning opportunities - Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Masters and
experience in an educational environment required - 3-5 years of research experience
- Experience supervising / coordinating
one or more experiential learning program - Supervisory experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Terminal degree
- Experience working with gifted and talented students
- Bilingual/Spanish
WORKING
CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work is performed in an office setting with minimal exposure to health or safety
hazards. Substantial time is spent working on a computer. This role generally requires mobility, written and verbal communication, hearing
and visual capabilities. However, reasonable accommodations, including assistive technology, may be made to enable qualified individuals
with disabilities to perform such requirements.
COMPENSATION
This is a 12 month exempt position.
Starting salary no less than $79,144 and is commensurate with training and experience expected at this level of employment. The Illinois
Mathematics and Science Academy offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including health and retirement benefits. The State
Universities Retirement System (SURS) is reciprocal with other Illinois public retirement systems such as the Teachers’ Retirement
Systems of Illinois (TRS) and the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).
Application Process:
Applicants
must submit a letter of interest, complete and current resume, a statement of teaching philosophy, and the contact information for three
current professional references. Applications will be accepted and reviewed as received until the position is filled. Upon request,
reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. We are seeking a diverse applicant
pool.