IT Project / Program Manager - Office of Student Systems Services

IT Project / Program Manager - Office of Student Systems Services

Hiring Department: Office of Student Systems Services

Location:  Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1040015

FTE: 0.4

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday / Part-Time

Shift: Days

# of Positions: 1

Workplace Type:  Hybrid  

Posting Close Date:  06/07/2026

Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $49,920.00 - 50,700.00 / 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.

This position supports key student systems by maintaining and troubleshooting the Placement Testing System, UIC Connect, my.UIC, and student Banner processes while engaging with key stakeholders across the university. It also provides historical system expertise, advises OSSS leadership, and assists with resolving technical issues and special projects.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as technical expert for Placement Testing System. Work with departments on Placement Testing content, grading systems and questions. Coordinate with OSSS Developers and Directors on placement system coding, data interfaces and reports. Maintain Placement Testing Documentation, FAQs, student feedback, and website updates.
• Manage developed systems (Placement Testing, UIC Connect, my.UIC), and student systems (Banner Administrative Systems) to ensure continuous and problem-free operations.
• Provide historical coding and processing knowledge for student systems, namely UIC Connect to OSSS Executive Director.
• Advise OSSS Executive Director and OSSS Director of Technology with technological advice and historical institutional knowledge to promote growth and usage of student systems with colleges and administrative departments.
• Investigate and resolve improper functioning of hardware/software applications.
• Assist with Banner analysis to determine the impact on adjusted and future system processes.
• Perform other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

1. Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or closely related field of study.
2. Minimum of 8 years of professional IT experience which includes 2 years’ experience at a supervisory or management capacity.
3. Demonstrated PPO/PMO Project Management which includes demonstrated experience in managing all aspects of a diverse IT project or multiple IT projects. Define project timeline and resolve issues to ensure completion of project goals and requirements within defined timeline.
4. Experience in developing and/or modifying new and existing applications, including requirement analysis, design, code, test, debug, implementation and maintenance.
   

Preferred Qualifications:

•  Knowledge of BANNER Enterprise application system and Slate CRM.
• Strong in-depth business analysis skills to define, develop and implement technical solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal relation skills.

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