Job no: 516601
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois

Title: Program Coordinator for Student and Industry Development
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Katie School of Insurance and Risk Management
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The Program Coordinator for Student and Industry Development serves as a staff member in the Katie School of Insurance and Risk Management (aka Center for Insurance and Risk Management) and acts as the program coordinator for both industry and student professional development activities. The Program Coordinator may also assist in coordination of networking events.

The Program Coordinator works under the supervision of the Katie School Executive Director, work with and at and the direction of the Katie School Associate Director. The program coordinator will also work with the president of the student organization Gamma Iota Sigma in planning, marketing, communicating, creating, and facilitating, workshops, and speakers coming to campus.

Examples of events the program coordinator would be involved with include, the week-long high school Redbird Risk Management Challenge, the week-long program for insurance financial regulators, the Katie School Annual Symposium, The Katie School Executive Forum, the Katie School Golf Classic, The Katie School Lloyd’s of London program, Katie School Hall of Fame, the Katie School advisory board meetings, Katie School workshops, and Katie School webinars. The program coordinator also works with students to help bring in speakers, and conduct student workshops on topics such as business writing, design thinking, transitioning to the workforce, professional networking, systems thinking, mentoring, etc.

The primary function is to coordinate programs and/or events focused on engaging and collaborating with students and industry. The program coordinator must be proficient in working in teams and be proficient at working with both students and industry practitioners. Goals include student participation and career development preparation of students seeking career success. Illinois State University alumni are also invited to participate in events and the program coordinate would help to arrange that.

Additional Information

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

Commensurate with work experience

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s or equivalent in any field (verify with transcripts – may be unofficial)
2. At least five (5) years of full time or (part-time equivalent) professional level work experience which included at least one year of experience in one or more of the following areas: student program planning, student program coordination, developing programs to support career development and/or career readiness objectives for high school students or above.
3. Proven ability to think critically and creatively.
4. Demonstrated ability to work with individuals of diverse cultures and/or backgrounds and collaborate with multiple and diverse constituents to accomplish goals designed to support diversity, equity, and inclusion.
5. Proven ability to develop appropriate alliances with internal and external constituents to deliver events efficiently and effectively

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience conducting program evaluation including the measurement of student learning outcomes.
2. Proven ability to work with administrators, faculty, and staff.
3. Direct experience in instruction and professional development training
4. Direct experience in student education at high school, community college, or university level
5. Willingness to learn new technology to help market the program and make office work more efficiently.
6. Understanding of career development and instruction design.
7. Experience teaching and facilitating student and or industry programs
8. Experience in working with business professionals and organizations.

Work Hours

Core work hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.
2. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
3. Remain at a workstation for extended periods.

Proposed Starting Date

May 2023

Required Applicant Documents

Resume
Cover Letter
Reference List

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior

Optional Applicant Documents

Transcripts - See Special Instructions to Applicants for additional options
Certification of Retirement Annuity

Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior

Special Instructions for Applicants

Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

College or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below.

To be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation such as a DD-214 must be submitted prior to the application deadline.

Transcripts and/or military service documentation may be faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline:

Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Colette Homan
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300

The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview. The active register for this classification will be voided when the position is filled.

Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois. If hired, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days from the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois driver’s license or a valid State of Illinois ID card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.

Contact Information for Applicants

Colette Homan
Human Resources
309-438-8848
cshoman@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.