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Cultural Programs, Exhibitions, and Outreach Coordinator - Black Cultural Center

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Jan 27, 2026
Cultural Programs, Exhibitions, and Outreach Coordinator - Black Cultural Center Cultural Programs, Exhibitions, and Outreach Coordinator - Black Cultural Center Hiring Department: Black Cultural Center Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1039206 FTE: 1 Work Schedule: Shift: Days # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: On-Site Posting Close Date: 2/9/2026 Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $52,000.00 - 56,000.00 / 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. The Cultural Programs and Exhibition Coordinator will assist in the development, implementation, and assessment of cultural programs and exhibitions for the Black Cultural Center at the University of Illinois Chicago. Cultural programming at the BCC offers our campus community and our Chicago community partners opportunities to explore Black American, African, and Diasporic histories, culture, and politics. The Cultural Programs Coordinator will help to guide the development of interdisciplinary programs, ongoing initiatives, and gallery-based exhibits that invite campus and community engagement with historical and contemporary experiences, cultural practices, and modes of creative expression from across the Black Diaspora. Duties & Responsibilities: Exhibition Coordinator Work with the BCC Director and staff to develop themes and visions for exhibitions; execute the vision and turn the exhibitions into concrete and lively opportunities for student and community involvement. Develop the Cultural Center's yearly exhibition calendar. Activate our Gallery and Library/Lounge as spaces of cultural and political exploration. Develop co-curricular materials and promote exhibition-based campus outreach programs. Develop and coordinate an Exhibition Internship Program. Establish relationships with community institutions (e.g. CPS schools, cultural institutions and community organizations) connecting them to the work of the Center through our exhibitions. Student Supervision Assist with the recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation of student interns or student workers. Assist with the planning and implementation of yearly student leadership retreats. Work with the Associate Director to identify and advise students about campus resources appropriate to their individual or collective needs. Provide professional skills development opportunities for interns and student workers and assist students in problem solving and developing conflict resolution skills. Develop and coordinate an Exhibition Internship Program. Campus and Community Outreach & Engagement With Associate Director, serve as BCC primary point of contact for campus outreach efforts; attend campus resource fairs, off-campus presentations, and relevant special programs on and off-campus. With Associate Director, develop and maintain a calendar of community outreach programs, activities, workshops, exhibitions, etc. With Director and Associate Director, prepare an annual budget for community outreach activities. Strengthen relationships with campus and community partners through programming opportunities. Educate student interns on responsibilities of community partnership. Administrative Maintain and update BCC communications, including, but not limited to: BCC website, newsletter, campus communications, and social media platforms. Create digital and traditional paper marketing materials for BCC programs, events, and exhibitions. Maintain digital archives of programs, exhibitions, events. Assist in production of Annual Report. Ensure accurate financial tracking for cultural programs, events, and exhibitions. In the absence of the Director, the Cultural Program Coordinator/Assistant Director may assume responsibility and provide management BCC operations. Assessment and Evaluation Develop assessment tools that facilitate the ongoing evaluation of programs, exhibitions, and related activities. Develop assessment tools to facilitate the evaluation of Exhibition Internship Program. Assist with monthly collection of data to support assessment and planning. With BCC Director and Associate Director, assess the marketing and promotion of the Center's programs and exhibitions. Prepare accurate records and assessment of community outreach effectiveness. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Required: Bachelor's degree. A minimum of (1) year (12 months) of work experience in education, arts education, social-justice-focused programming, Black or Diasporic Studies, Museum Exhibition, or a field related to Black diasporic cultural studies. (Note: Master's Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.) Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in education, arts education, the creative arts, Black or Diasporic Studies, Museum Exhibition, or field related to Black diasporic cultural studies. Demonstrable knowledge of the histories, cultures, identities, politics of Black diasporic communities. Demonstrated experience spearheading the development of Black cultural programs. Demonstrated experience creating inclusive, interdisciplinary programming. Demonstrated experience supervising students. Demonstrated professional experience with community outreach. To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment. 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. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation 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. To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/18905?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-c40c4c9c41ad1342b9edac51fbe1e154