Engaged Learning Coordinator & Undergraduate Coordinator positions at Northern Illinois University

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Office of Student Engagement and Experiential Learning at Northern Illinois University has currently two open positions for -

Research Associate - Undergraduate Coordinator (#36618) & Research Associate - Engaged Learning Coordinator (#2945)

To apply for these positions, please go directly to the Northern Illinois University Human Resources website and follow the instructions posted online. Attached find more details for both positions.

Link for the Undergraduate Coordinator position: http://www.hr.niu.edu/employment/JobDetail.cfm?Job=26803

The Research Associate will work with the Undergraduate Research team in the Office of Student Engagement and Experiential Learning to provide high quality support to NIU faculty and staff working with undergraduate researchers and develop, implement and assess undergraduate research. Particular attention is given to understanding student engagement, persistence factors and mentor relationship development. Keen understanding of student development theories and Liberal Education and America’s Promise and High Impact Practices literature is essential for scaffolding program participation and ensuring student success. The Research Associate will use data to evaluate program effectiveness, student persistence and success, and contribute to the university mission.

Link for the Engaged Learning Coordinator position: http://www.hr.niu.edu/employment/JobDetail.cfm?Job=26808

The Research Associate will work with the Engaged Learning team in the Office of Student Engagement and Experiential Learning to provide high quality support to NIU faculty and staff working with our Themed Learning Communities (TLCs), the new living learning community: Leadership and Service, Service Learning, student engagement and other engaged learning initiatives. Particular attention is given to understanding student engagement, persistence factors and mentor relationship development. Keen understanding of student development theories and Liberal Education and America’s Promise and High Impact Practices literature is essential for scaffolding program participation and ensuring student success. The Research Associate will use data to evaluate program effectiveness, student persistence and success, and contribute to the university mission.

More information about NIU's Office of Student Engagement & Experiential Learning may be found at: http://www.oseel.niu.edu.

Michaela Holtz
Assistant Director

Office of Student Engagement and Experiential Learning

Northern Illinois University

Altgeld Hall 100

DeKalb, IL 60115

phone: 815-753-8155

mholtz@niu.edu