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The Highlights:
The person in this position will help to manage the Collaborative's operations and budget; coordinate communications and publicity to amplify the accomplishments of the Collaborative; act as liaison between the multiple audiences and participants in the collaborative, both internal and external; help plan and manage events sponsored by the Collaborative; and assist with the evaluation of the impact and outcomes of the Collaborative's programs. The person in this position will be dealing with student needs on multiple levels, so Student Affairs experience is preferred. The Social Transformation Research Collaborative (STRC) has two remaining years of grant funding from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and DePaul intends it to be a signature initiative of the University and a national model for supporting interdisciplinary scholarship in African/Black Diaspora Studies, Latin American and Latinx Studies, Global Asian Studies, and Critical Ethnic Studies. The STRC also intends to be a model for providing essential support to faculty and students, who can diversify the academy. What You'll Do:
- Manage Operations and Budget
* Schedule meetings and conduct email and phone correspondence on behalf of the Collaborative and the Co-Directors and the STRC Steering Committee.
* Facilitate communications among and between members of the Collaborative, as well as serve as liaison with other university offices and external parties (such as newly admitted students); record meeting minutes.
* Manage the application processes and field inquiries for the various fellowship programs (postdoctoral, faculty, student).
* Maintain and preserve records of the Collaborative, including documents, correspondence, budgets, and lists of expenditures.
* Maintains the hiring, on-boarding/training, and supervision of the STRC's Student Assistants.
* Oversee the logistical coordination for all elements of the Collaborative. - Coordinate Communications and Publicity
* Maintain the STRC website.
* Network with target audiences and respond to comments and inquiries across social media platforms.
* Work with the Co- Directors to build relationships between the Collaborative and humanities and cultural institutions.
* Build and maintain a photo and video archive of STRC activities.
* Design and produce both print and web-based promotional material for the Collaborative, including fliers, slide decks, social media, and quarterly e-newsletters. - Event Planning & Coordination
* Assist in the planning and coordination of Collaborative events such as the Summer Institute and Fall Conference, and on-campus visits of invited speakers or postdoctoral applicants.
* Manage logistics: location, menus, audio and visual equipment, and RSVP management.
* Manage travel arrangements for STRC participants and processing of honoraria, as necessary. - Assist with Program Evaluation
* Collect and assist with analysis of evaluation data from STRC programs and events. - Manages the Collaborative budget with the PIs.
What You'll Need:
- BA required, Master's degree a plus. We are especially interested in candidates with degrees in and a demonstrated enthusiasm for the humanities.
- Program support and program documentation experience desired.
- Budget-management experience required; grants management experience preferred; ability to manage internal BlueSky/Oracle budgeting system a plus.
- Program-evaluation experience, such as collecting and managing survey data (DePaul uses Qualtrics) and qualitative data.
- Administrative experience and excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to multitask.
- Excellent writing and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate in both academic and community settings and to adapt communication style to multiple audiences.
- Demonstrated proficiency with content management systems; basic understanding of HTML for SharePoint editing.
- Advanced competence with basic visual design tools, such as Canva and PowerPoint; other document design and/or video-editing desirable.
- Experience with developing organizational networks, through in-person and social networking. Knowledge of the landscape. of humanities and cultural organizations in the City of Chicago is highly desirable.
- An understanding of and interest in the university's Vincentian identity and community-engaged mission.
- Occasional meetings and events will happen off-campus in locations around Chicago.
- This is a grant funded role.
The anticipated hiring range for this position is: $31.32 per hour.
The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.
Perks:
- Working for a stable and well-known University.
- Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Retirement plan matching contribution of 10%.
- Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
- Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
- Full-Time Benefits
For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.
Vincentian Mission:
Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported. Required Background Check:
Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.
DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws. 
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DePaul University
paid time off, sick time, retirement plan
Oct 22, 2025