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Hiring Department: Division of Specialized Care for Children
Location: Springfield, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1042233
FTE: 1
Work Schedule: 8AM-4:30PM
Shift: Days
# of Positions: 1
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Posting Close Date: 8/20/2026
Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $73,000.00 - 83,000.00
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.
Position Summary
Supervises Benefits Management Unit, designates and oversees unit assignments. Provides expertise in public/private insurance statutes, regulations and trends as they relate to the University of Illinois at Chicago – Division of Specialized Care for Children (UIC-DSCC). Coordinates all ongoing activities related to the development, implementation, maintenance of, reporting on and adherence to the organization's policies and procedures that support the protection of sensitive and high-risk data as required by federal and state laws and the University and DSCC information security and privacy policies and directives. Supervises the DSCC Data Team by providing guidance and oversight to quality improvement reporting, such as the Scorecard, managed care metrics, family survey data, care coordination reporting tools, etc.
Duties & Responsibilities
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Supervise BMR and Data Team staff, complete annual performance reviews, hire and discharge employees as appropriate, and perform related duties as assigned. Develop the BMR and Data Team staff, including regular meetings, team building opportunities, and professional development opportunities. Provide direction and oversight to BMR and Data Teams. Participate in leadership and management meetings and training as applicable.
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Review and interpret State and Federal legislation, administrative rules, and programs related to public funding sources for health insurance and the implications to UIC-DSCC. Monitor public and private insurance industry trends and incorporate them in benefit management strategies. Advise senior administration regarding UIC-DSCC policies and assist in the development of internal operating procedures for benefit management of all programs administered by UIC-DSCC. Participate in Interagency meetings to stay current and advocate on Medicaid policy and programming. Attending external meetings, trainings, and/or conferences to continue education regarding health insurance and healthcare policy and keep abreast of changes. Cultivates relationships with community partners and outside agencies/entities for the purpose of benefits management. Develop and implement benefit management training modules and informational tools for DSCC staff and families, or the general public, on health insurance. Conduct presentations at regional offices and/or web-based presentations as needed. Analyze health insurance benefits for all DSCC participants and prepare a monthly report. Prepare and compose correspondence, technical assistance, surveys, reports, and miscellaneous tasks as assigned.
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Monitor and provide guidance to DSCC staff on policy and procedure as it relates to the usage of data. Oversee the organization and distribution of surveys for family engagement & satisfaction. This includes analyzing survey results and distributing this information back to DSCC leadership. Oversee the facilitation of meetings that provide information to appropriate audiences with the goal of improvement based upon data. Partner with the IT Team in providing accurate data through reporting tools that guide care coordination activities. Contribute to data infrastructure development and improvement, including data quality control and automation. Manage and oversee the collection, audit, and changes of data from various sources (surveys, program databases, external datasets). Providing team education around data use and data dictionaries when appropriate. Analyze data related to Connect Care program enrollment and reconciliation of monthly Connect Care program enrollment. Oversee file distribution and analysis for managed care data files.
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In conjunction with the DSCC IT team, complete information security and privacy risk assessments and surveys per University compliance regulations. Conduct ongoing compliance monitoring activities and other compliance and operational assessment functions in coordination with the DSCC’s security and privacy policies.
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Ensure compliance with security and privacy practices and consistent application of sanction policies for failure to comply with security and privacy policies for all individuals within DSCC, including the extended workforce.
-
Work with DSCC senior management, key departments, and committees to ensure DSCC has and maintains appropriate privacy and confidentiality consent, authorization forms, and information notices and materials that align with University, DSCC, and legal practices and requirements.
-
Oversees, directs, delivers, and ensures delivery of initial security and privacy awareness training and orientation to all employees, interns, volunteers, contractors, business associates, and other appropriate third parties in compliance with UIC regulations.
-
Works cooperatively with DSCC operational teams to support patient rights to inspect, amend, and restrict access to protected health information when appropriate.
-
Maintains current knowledge of applicable federal and state privacy laws and accreditation standards, and monitors advancements in information security and privacy controls to improve organizational compliance.
-
Serves as information security and privacy liaison to the organization for all departments and appropriate entities.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a field related to the position.
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Five years of professional business, financial, and/or managerial work experience.
(NOTE: A Master’s Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year (12 months) of work experience.)
A bachelor’s degree in nursing, social work, computer science, statistics, or a related field is required.
Five years of professional experience in social service or clinical settings.
Preferred Qualifications
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Supervisory Experience preferred
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HIPAA Experience preferred
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.
Statewide IL (Benefits Management and Data Analytics Manager)5010 BUS/ADMINV ASSOC 2
Hiring Department: Division of Specialized Care for Children
Location: Springfield, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1042233
FTE: 1
Work Schedule: 8AM-4:30PM
Shift: Days
# of Positions: 1
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Posting Close Date: 8/20/2026
Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $73,000.00 - 83,000.00
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.
Position Summary
Supervises Benefits Management Unit, designates and oversees unit assignments. Provides expertise in public/private insurance statutes, regulations and trends as they relate to the University of Illinois at Chicago – Division of Specialized Care for Children (UIC-DSCC). Coordinates all ongoing activities related to the development, implementation, maintenance of, reporting on and adherence to the organization's policies and procedures that support the protection of sensitive and high-risk data as required by federal and state laws and the University and DSCC information security and privacy policies and directives. Supervises the DSCC Data Team by providing guidance and oversight to quality improvement reporting, such as the Scorecard, managed care metrics, family survey data, care coordination reporting tools, etc.
Duties & Responsibilities
-
Supervise BMR and Data Team staff, complete annual performance reviews, hire and discharge employees as appropriate, and perform related duties as assigned. Develop the BMR and Data Team staff, including regular meetings, team building opportunities, and professional development opportunities. Provide direction and oversight to BMR and Data Teams. Participate in leadership and management meetings and training as applicable.
-
Review and interpret State and Federal legislation, administrative rules, and programs related to public funding sources for health insurance and the implications to UIC-DSCC. Monitor public and private insurance industry trends and incorporate them in benefit management strategies. Advise senior administration regarding UIC-DSCC policies and assist in the development of internal operating procedures for benefit management of all programs administered by UIC-DSCC. Participate in Interagency meetings to stay current and advocate on Medicaid policy and programming. Attending external meetings, trainings, and/or conferences to continue education regarding health insurance and healthcare policy and keep abreast of changes. Cultivates relationships with community partners and outside agencies/entities for the purpose of benefits management. Develop and implement benefit management training modules and informational tools for DSCC staff and families, or the general public, on health insurance. Conduct presentations at regional offices and/or web-based presentations as needed. Analyze health insurance benefits for all DSCC participants and prepare a monthly report. Prepare and compose correspondence, technical assistance, surveys, reports, and miscellaneous tasks as assigned.
-
Monitor and provide guidance to DSCC staff on policy and procedure as it relates to the usage of data. Oversee the organization and distribution of surveys for family engagement & satisfaction. This includes analyzing survey results and distributing this information back to DSCC leadership. Oversee the facilitation of meetings that provide information to appropriate audiences with the goal of improvement based upon data. Partner with the IT Team in providing accurate data through reporting tools that guide care coordination activities. Contribute to data infrastructure development and improvement, including data quality control and automation. Manage and oversee the collection, audit, and changes of data from various sources (surveys, program databases, external datasets). Providing team education around data use and data dictionaries when appropriate. Analyze data related to Connect Care program enrollment and reconciliation of monthly Connect Care program enrollment. Oversee file distribution and analysis for managed care data files.
-
In conjunction with the DSCC IT team, complete information security and privacy risk assessments and surveys per University compliance regulations. Conduct ongoing compliance monitoring activities and other compliance and operational assessment functions in coordination with the DSCC’s security and privacy policies.
-
Ensure compliance with security and privacy practices and consistent application of sanction policies for failure to comply with security and privacy policies for all individuals within DSCC, including the extended workforce.
-
Work with DSCC senior management, key departments, and committees to ensure DSCC has and maintains appropriate privacy and confidentiality consent, authorization forms, and information notices and materials that align with University, DSCC, and legal practices and requirements.
-
Oversees, directs, delivers, and ensures delivery of initial security and privacy awareness training and orientation to all employees, interns, volunteers, contractors, business associates, and other appropriate third parties in compliance with UIC regulations.
-
Works cooperatively with DSCC operational teams to support patient rights to inspect, amend, and restrict access to protected health information when appropriate.
-
Maintains current knowledge of applicable federal and state privacy laws and accreditation standards, and monitors advancements in information security and privacy controls to improve organizational compliance.
-
Serves as information security and privacy liaison to the organization for all departments and appropriate entities.
Minimum Qualifications
-
Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a field related to the position.
-
Five years of professional business, financial, and/or managerial work experience.
(NOTE: A Master’s Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year (12 months) of work experience.)
A bachelor’s degree in nursing, social work, computer science, statistics, or a related field is required.
Five years of professional experience in social service or clinical settings.
Preferred Qualifications
-
Supervisory Experience preferred
-
HIPAA Experience preferred
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Data Analytics Specialist
Lead with your STEM OPT timeline
Tell hiring managers upfront that your STEM OPT gives you up to three years of work authorization. Most employers assume OPT students need immediate H-1B visa sponsorship. Correcting that assumption early removes the biggest barrier to moving forward.
Target employers with established OPT hiring patterns
Companies that have hired OPT students before understand e-Verify enrollment and STEM extension requirements. Focus your search on mid-size tech firms, consulting firms, and enterprises with data teams that have processed OPT paperwork previously.
Quantify your analytics impact precisely
Vague descriptions lose out to specific results. Frame your experience around business outcomes: models deployed, dashboards adopted by stakeholders, or accuracy improvements over a baseline. Numbers make your contributions concrete and easier for non-technical hiring managers to evaluate.
Match your tools to the job description exactly
Data Analytics Specialist roles vary widely in required tools. Some prioritize SQL and Tableau, others Python and Power BI. Mirror the exact tool names from the job posting in your resume so applicant tracking systems and recruiters recognize your match immediately.
Clarify your DSO reporting obligations proactively
Employers sometimes worry OPT students require complex compliance steps from them. Be ready to explain that your DSO handles reporting, your employer simply needs e-Verify enrollment, and STEM extension paperwork is straightforward. Reducing perceived friction improves your odds significantly.
Build a portfolio that demonstrates real analytical decisions
Showcase projects where you moved from raw data to a business recommendation, not just technical execution. Employers hiring Data Analytics Specialists want analysts who communicate insights clearly, so a well-documented case study outperforms a GitHub repository of notebooks.
Data Analytics Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Data Analytics Specialist jobs typically qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, Data Analytics Specialist roles almost always qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension when your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as statistics, computer science, information systems, or applied mathematics. Your employer must be enrolled in e-Verify and you must file Form I-983 with your DSO before your initial OPT EAD expires. That gives you up to three years of total work authorization.
How do I find Data Analytics Specialist roles that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters roles by sponsorship and OPT eligibility, so you are not sifting through listings that reject international candidates. Searching there saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering OPT restrictions late in the process.
Can I work as a Data Analytics Specialist for a client site through a staffing agency on OPT?
Yes, but third-party placement arrangements require careful documentation. Your OPT must be authorized for the correct employer, and staffing agency placements can create ambiguity about who qualifies as your employer of record. Ensure your EAD employer name matches the entity responsible for your work, and confirm the arrangement with your DSO before accepting.
What happens to my OPT if my Data Analytics Specialist contract ends before my EAD expires?
OPT allows up to 90 days of cumulative unemployment during the initial period, and up to 150 days if you have been approved for a STEM extension. A gap between contracts counts toward that limit, so it is important to start a new role or report updated employment to your DSO promptly after a contract ends.
Does a Data Analytics Specialist role at a startup qualify for OPT employment?
It can, but startups must be legitimate businesses with an actual employer-employee relationship. For STEM OPT specifically, the employer must be enrolled in e-Verify, which some early-stage startups have not yet completed. Confirm e-Verify status before accepting an offer, as working for a non-enrolled employer would invalidate your STEM extension eligibility.