Job Opportunities at the DCC

The UIC Disability Cultural Center is hiring! We’re seeking a full-time Program Coordinator.

Hiring Process Updates 

Because hiring processes can sometimes feel opaque and slow, we'll be posting status updates here.

Monday, April 28, 3:30pm CST: MMQ review is complete! We have contacted some candidates about a first round of interviews, and some thanking them for applying. Didn't get an email from us? Let us know at dcc@uic.edu

Friday, April 25, 5:30pm CST: UIC HR continues to conduct their MMQ (meets minimum qualifications) review.

Monday, April 21, 8:30am CST: UIC HR continues to conduct their MMQ (meets minimum qualifications) review. We are hopeful about having some news soon so that we can move the process forward!

Wednesday, April 2, 5:00pm CST: The job posting is now closed--we have received over 200 applications! The next step is for UIC's HR department to conduct an MMQ (meets minimum qualifications) review. We anticipate one to three weeks for this process.

 

The Disability Cultural Center Program Coordinator will provide a welcoming point of contact for campus and community members, independently track and manage program-related data, maintain public-facing communications, and provide overall coordination support to our events and initiatives.

In these capacities, the Program Coordinator contributes to the DCC’s work by facilitating the day-to-day functioning of our Center and its collaborations. Specific responsibilities include:

  • Provide administrative support to the activities, services, projects and collaborative efforts of the UIC Disability Cultural Center.
  • Manage logistical aspects of our public programs, including accessibility services, attendance records, and evaluation data.
  • Maintain communications infrastructure, including email lists, website content, informational materials, and social media.
  • Coordinate with DCC staff and other Centers for Cultural Understanding and Social Change to support collaboration.
  • Maintain administrative documents to coordinate efforts and generate reports that support program assessment.
  • Participate in outreach efforts, clearly communicating the mission and work of the Disability Cultural Center and the Centers for Cultural Understanding and Social Change to campus and community groups.
  • Provide a welcoming point of contact for students visiting the Disability Cultural Center, both in-person and virtually.
  • As needed, coordinate and supervise student employees.

More about the UIC DCC:

Founded in 2018, the Disability Cultural Center (DCC) is one of the seven Centers for Cultural Understanding and Social Change (CCUSC) housed in the Office of Equity and Diversity. We are one of a few disability cultural centers in the country. (The number is growing!) The DCC offers public programs, discussion series, arts-based workshops, and one-on-one support — as we work to engage an understanding of disability as a social justice issue and a site for identity, community, and culture.

We are an all-disabled staff and we are invested in thoughtfully shaping an accessible and equitable work culture. We value intersectional perspectives and we understand our work as a response to enduring systems of oppression. All are welcome to apply. We encourage applicants who share the commitments articulated in the UIC Disability Cultural Center Mission, Vision, and Values statements, including “centering the perspectives and experiences of disabled people” (Disabled, Deaf, Sick, Neurodivergent and/or Mad, and those exploring their relationship to disability identity) and “honoring the diverse, intersectional nature of disability communities.”

Position requirements and more about what we’re looking for:

This is a full-time position (40 hours/week). A Bachelor’s degree and the equivalent of 12 months’ education, training, or work experience in a related area is required.

We seek a Program Coordinator who is familiar with disability studies insights, disability history, disability culture (including Sick, Mad, Spoonie, Neurodivergent, and Deaf communities), disability justice, and social justice movements.

We recognize that we are always learning how to be in community with other disabled folks, but we are seeking a Program Coordinator with a high level of familiarity with accessibility practices and inclusive design approaches.

Some of our preferred qualifications, experiences, and understandings also include:

  • Two years of experience with disability communities, disability arts and culture, and/or advocacy organizations, with at least one year in an administrative position.
  • Knowledge of general office practices and procedures, knowledge of event planning and effective publicity/outreach.
  • Skill with tracking and managing detailed information; skill with organizing tasks and workflow in a self-directed way; experience with analyzing problems and brainstorming solutions.
  • Familiarity with and skills in using social media platforms and programs for creating outreach materials, such as Canva or Adobe suite products.
  • Familiarity with and skills in using Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, as well as Google suite products: Docs, Sheets, Google Calendar, and Slides. (This includes understanding what is and is not accessible for you so that we can work out interdependent task management.)
  • Verbal (or other real-time) and written communication skills to maintain working relationships with UIC colleagues and other organizations.

Compensation and other details

This position is salaried and paid bi-weekly. Expected salary is around $50,000-$54,000/year. UIC also offers benefits like paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance and retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

While some remote work is possible, this position will be primarily on-site in Chicago, Illinois.

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.

Applying

We encourage interested applicants to get in touch with us at dcc@uic.edu with any questions. We are happy to offer more information about the position or the work of our Center.

To apply, please submit an on-line application by April 2, 2025 at https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/14428?c=uic.

If you encounter any accessibility issues with the application portal, please contact us at dcc@uic.edu.