Program Coordinator, MS in Game Development

$65,000 - $80,000/Yr

University of Illinois - Urbana, IL

Full-time

Hybrid - Urbana, IL

Educational Services

About the position

The Program Coordinator for the MS in Game Development at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the program, including course management, student advising, and collaboration with industry partners. This role also involves teaching game studies or development courses and contributing to program development and external funding proposals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate academic proposals for game studies programs, training, and courses.
• Maintain contact with game industry professionals and develop partnership opportunities.
• Contribute to external funding proposals in collaboration with stakeholders and industry partners.
• Supervise student and hourly support.
• Manage and perform course scheduling.
• Advise MS in Game Development students.
• Manage student records.
• Collaborate on efforts to recruit new students into the MS for Game Development.
• Oversee admissions process and campus-wide selection committees.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Five years in education, training, and/or work experience in video game design and/or game development.
• Demonstrated program management experience.

Nice-to-haves

• 5 years' management experience in the game development industry.
• 1 year experience teaching adults.
• 10 years' experience in the game design or development industry.
• 2 years' experience coordinating or managing any related program.
• Demonstrated experience with student programming and/or student advising in a university setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $65,000 to $80,000 based on qualifications and experience.
• Hybrid work options may be available after an initial training period.