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Program Director - Rigo Padilla Prez Undocumented Student Resource Center

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Feb 21, 2026
Program Director - Rigo Padilla Prez Undocumented Student Resource Center Program Director - Rigo Padilla Perez Undocumented Student Resource Center Hiring Department: Rigo Padilla-Perez Rsrc Ctr Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1039488 FTE: 1 Work Schedule: 9:00AM - 5:00PM Shift: Days # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: Hybrid Posting Close Date: 3/6/2026 Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $63,000.00 - 70,000.00 / Annual Salary About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. 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. Under the direction of the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Engagement and Support, the Program Director manages the day-to-day operations of the Center, designs and facilitates educational programming and trainings for students, staff, and faculty, and serves as a liaison between students in need of support and various resources within the university and the Chicagoland community. Duties & Responsibilities: Support day-day-to-day operations of the Center. Maintain working knowledge of current state/national and local policies impacting undocumented and mixed-status students. Develop and facilitate trainings across campus with students, faculty and staff, in addition to with partnering organizations and schools, reflecting current policies and procedures. Travel to meet with students directly impacted to provide resources and support. Coordinate with legal service providers and community-based organizations to support students/families with detention and deportation needs. Design, promote, and direct community organizing and advocacy campaigns for the university and in partnership with external stakeholders. Serve as a liaison between students and necessary resources within the university and in the community at large. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Required: Bachelor's degree. A total of three (3) years (36 months) demonstrated experience working in support of undocumented and mixed-status individuals within higher education. (Note: Master's Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience. Deep knowledge of current legislature, policies, and regulations affecting undocumented and mixed-status individuals within Illinois. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with service providers, organizations, schools, and community groups within the Chicagoland area and greater Illinois that directly support immigrant communities. To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of 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, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation 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. 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