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<br><h4>Extra-Help Events Coordinator</h4><h4>Gies Marketing and Communications</h4><br><h4>Job Summary</h4>This position's role is to assist the College event coordinators and provide support for College-hosted events designed to advance the mission of Gies College of Business and build brand engagement and long-lasting affinity with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and partners. This position will support college specified events and will collaborate with the Associate Director of Special Events, Senior Events Coordinator, MarCom team, constituents across Gies, and other units on campus to assist with all aspects of each event including logistical preparation of event details, vendor relations, invoice processing, responding to constituent questions, and data input and tracking.<h4>Duties &amp; Responsibilities</h4><ul><li><strong>Program Planning and Support</strong><ul><li>Assist with events hosted by the College through the Office of the Dean or the Office of Marketing and Communications including, but not limited to, Convocation (December and May), lunches and receptions, guest speakers, faculty investitures, and staff and faculty meetings.</li><li>Support all aspects of each major event in coordination with the Associate Director of Special Events, Senior Events Coordinator, MarCom team, relevant College units, and planning committees.</li><li>Assist in processing and tracking event expenditures through university system.</li><li>Monitor Gies event email inboxes, responding to questions and escalating issues as needed.</li><li>Coordinate with the Gies facilities team or event planners at event location on room reservations, setup details, and menus adhering to University purchasing timelines and regulations.</li><li>Assist in processing and tracking registration details and attendee lists.</li><li>Process entries and manage day to day coordination of the Gies event calendar.</li><li>Serve as a contact for vendors, participants and committee members.</li><li>Correspond with presenters, discussants, speakers, and attendees to answer questions about the event.</li><li>Coordinate event staff and volunteers, including tracking name lists, email communications and responding to questions. o Assist with event communications including descriptions, invitations, web pages, promotion, and post-event resources. o Ability to work occasional events that fall on weekends or evenings, such as Gies convocation.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Engagement</strong><ul><li>Coordinate with the Associate Director of Special Events, Senior Events -  Coordinator and Project Manager to track status and execution of event planning items with project management tool.</li><li>Coordinate with the Project Coordinator to select Gies-branded swag/gift items for program participants, when appropriate.</li><li>Create and foster a community within Gies College of Business that is positive, inclusive, and consistent with the strategy and goals of the College.</li><li>Maintain positive relationships with Gies students, faculty, staff and alumni.</li><li>Represent Gies College of Business as part of campus event planners and at a variety of events</li></ul></li></ul><h4>Minimum Qualifications:&nbsp;</h4><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Business Administration, Student Affairs, or a closely related field.</li><li>One (1) year (12 months) of professional work experience in Events Planning, Conference Management, Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or any other related field.</li><li>Based on position requirements, additional education, training, and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position, may be required.</li></ul><h4>Preferred Qualifications</h4><ul><li>Three years of professional work experience in Events Planning, Conference Management, Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or any other related field.</li><li>Event experience within a university or academic department.</li></ul><h4>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</h4><ul><li>Demonstrated ability to prioritize, multitask, and work in a team environment as well as work independently. - A passion for education and a genuine interest in promoting the College’s mission. - Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with designers, writers, videographers, and other marketing positions. - Ability to meet deadlines and manage projects. - Superb interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to foster positive relationships and facilitate collaboration. - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. - Skill in analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. - Skill in scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. - Skill in oral and written communication. - Ability to adjust actions in relation to others’ actions. - Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. - Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. - Ability to develop specific goals, plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish tasks. - Ability to work effectively with staff, the public, and outside constituency groups - Ability to effectively plan, delegate, and supervise the work of others. - Ability to utilize various computer software packages, such as Accounting Software, query, etc. - Ability to work independently and exercise judgment in order to be able to analyze and investigate a variety of questions or problems. - Ability to analyze and develop guidelines, procedures, and systems.</li></ul><h4>Rate of Pay:</h4><p>The rate of pay for Extra-Help Events Coordinator positions start at $27.17 per hour. The rate of pay is determined by the job description submitted by the department.</p><h4>Work Schedule:</h4><p>We offer short or long-term assignments up to 900 hours, which is about 6-months of full-time work. Employees can work either full or partial days and full or partial weeks. </p><h4>Extra Help Positions:</h4><p>Extra Help employees are appointed to fulfill casual or emergent needs within units. The amount of time for which services are needed is not usually predictable and payment for work performed is on an hourly basis and based on actual hours worked. Extra Help employees do not receive holiday pay or paid sick or vacation leave. </p><p>Extra Help employees are required by State Universities Civil Service System rules to take a 30-calendar-day break after working 900 hours. At the end of the 30 days, you may begin another 900-hour employment cycle in a new position if available.Working Extra Help will in no way affect any other employment opportunities with the University of Illinois, including your position on and Civil Service register. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.&nbsp;</p><h4>Application Procedures:</h4><p>Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on <strong>January 20, 2026</strong>. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Application instructions can be found at the following link: <a href="https://humanresources.illinois.edu/assets/docs/How-to-Apply-Instructions.pdf" target="_blank">https://humanresources.illinois.edu/assets/docs/How-to-Apply-Instructio…</a></p><h4>Questions:</h4><p>If you have additional questions regarding this Extra Help position, please contact <a href="mailto:rgoben@illinois.edu" target="_blank">rgoben@illinois.edu</a>.</p><p><em>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.</em></p><p>This position is not eligible for benefits. </p><p>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.</p><p>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 &amp; Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing <a href="mailto:accessibility@illinois.edu" target="_blank">accessibility@illinois.edu</a>.</p><p><strong>Requisition ID</strong>: 1034409<br><strong>Job Category</strong>: Professional and Administrative<br><strong>Apply at:</strong> <a href="https://jobs.illinois.edu" target="_blank">https://jobs.illinois.edu</a></p>

Extra-Help Events Coordinator

<br><h4>Visiting Data Scientist - Gies College of Business</h4><h4>Data Science Research Services</h4><br><h4>Job Summary</h4>The Data Scientist will support the analytical, research, and technical needs of DSRS in helping Faculty and Researchers. This role is responsible for conducting data analysis, building datasets, developing models, supporting research projects, and contributing to internal tools that enhance data-driven decision-making within the Gies College of Business.<h4>Duties &amp; Responsibilities</h4><ul><li>Data Analysis &amp; Research Support<br>a. Clean, prepare, and analyze datasets to support faculty research and DSRS initiatives.<br>b. Conduct exploratory data analysis, statistical testing, and visualizations.<br>c. Translate research questions into clear analytical approaches and deliverable outputs.<br><br></li><li>Modeling &amp; Methodology Development<br>a. Build and evaluate statistical models or machine learning models based on project needs.<br>b. Develop reproducible workflows for model training, testing, and interpretation.<br>c. Document methodologies and maintain organized, transparent code for future reference.<br><br></li><li>Data Pipeline &amp; Workflow Development<br>a. Assist in building and maintaining robust data pipelines used across DSRS projects.<br>b. Ensure data processing steps are consistent, scalable, and aligned with best practices.<br>c. Collaborate with technical staff to integrate data processes into DSRS framework<br><br></li><li>Internal Tools &amp; Reporting<br>a. Contribute to dashboards, internal applications, or automation processes used by DSRS.<br>b. Generate clear summaries, reports, and visual outputs for faculty and internal stakeholders.<br>c. Support development of templates, documentation, and shared resources.<br>d. Support and contribute to infrastructure development to support DSRS services<br><br></li><li>Cross-Functional Collaboration<br>a. Work closely with faculty, staff, project managers, and interns to deliver high-quality analytical work.<br>b. Participate in project scoping, requirement gathering, and progress discussions.<br>c. Provide technical guidance or support to junior team members when needed.<br>d. Mentor and train students into Data Science Applications<br><br></li><li>Miscellaneous<br>a. Provide ad-hoc assistance as and when required<br>b. Support additional tasks or emerging needs that fall outside the primary responsibilities, as the role evolves with DSRS.</li></ul><br><h4>Additional Physical Demands</h4>Additional Information:<br>This position supports both research-based and operational projects within the college. Work may include collaboration with multiple faculty members, administrative units, and cross-functional teams. The role requires flexibility, professionalism, and adherence to university data, privacy, and security standards.<h4>Minimum Qualifications</h4><p>1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.<br>2. Proficiency in Python and commonly used data science libraries<br>3. Experience with data cleaning, analysis, and visualization.<br>4. Experience applying statistical or machine learning methods to real datasets.</p><h4> Preferred Qualifications</h4><p>1. Experience working with large or research datasets.<br>2. Experience with large computing systems.<br>3. Experience with SQL or relational databases.<br>4. Familiarity with cloud tools or workflow automation<br>5. Experience supporting academic research or collaborative analytic projects.<br>6. Familiarity with emerging AI/ML techniques (e.g., embeddings, LLM-based workflows).</p><h4>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</h4><p>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to write clean, well-documented, and reproducible code.Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts clearly.</p><h4>Appointment Information</h4><p>This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the 2/16/2026. Salaryis competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while alsoconsidering internal equity. The budgeted salary range for the position is$90,000 to $100,000.&nbsp;&nbsp;Sponsorship for work authorization is not availablefor this position. &nbsp;<br><br>For more information about Gies Business, visit <a href="https://inside.giesbusiness.illinois.edu/work-at-gies" target="_blank">https://inside.giesbusiness.illinois.edu/work-at-gies</a>.</p><h4>Application Procedures &amp; Deadline Information</h4><p>Applications must be received by <strong>6:00 pm (Central Time) on January 15, 2026</strong>. Applyfor this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of thisposting, and upload your cover letter, resume (months and years of employmentmust be included), and names/contact information for three professionalreferences. Please remember to include specific information on how you meet thequalifications of the position in your resume, including all relevantexperience. Applications not submitted through <a href="https://jobs.illinois.edu" target="_blank">https://jobs.illinois.edu</a> will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact <a href="mailto:rgoben@illinois.edu" target="_blank">rgoben@illinois.edu</a>. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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 &amp; Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing <a href="mailto:accessibility@illinois.edu" target="_blank">accessibility@illinois.edu</a>.</p><p><strong>Requisition ID</strong>: 1034068<br><strong>Job Category</strong>: Research<br><strong>Apply at:</strong> <a href="https://jobs.illinois.edu" target="_blank">https://jobs.illinois.edu</a></p>

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