Program Coordinator; Career Coordinator - Western Illinois University

Program Coordinator (Career Coordinator)

Category:
Administrative, Professional & Staff Positions

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has responsibility for implementing programs, events and objectives and providing services related to career preparation and employer engagement.

A Career Coordinator Typically:

• Assist student/alumni with career planning, including (but not limited to) resume construction, interviewing skills, job search strategies
• Coordinate outreach career programming and fairs to student groups and academic departments
• Instruct course related to department
• Train and mentor graduate assistants and practicum students
• Assist with marketing and promotions including (but not limited to) social media and outreach materials
• Coordinate events and programming
• Present to students, guest, and alumni
• Assist with development and oversight on online platform

WORK LOCATION:

Macomb campus

APPOINTMENT:
As soon as possible

MONTHLY WAGE: $3,206 - $3,527 (anticipated starting salary $3,206)

This is a restricted position whose continuation beyond December 2027 is contingent upon the renewal of funding support, which is reviewed annually.

Western Illinois University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS). These benefits include:
Health Insurance plans, (HMO's, OAP's, QCHP, and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long-Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts (HAS, MCAP, and DCAP), 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans.

Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.

Other benefits available to eligible employees include: paid time-off, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Waiver programs, and discounts to the local YMCA.

• One (1) year of experience in student development, event planning, and/or continuing education

Pre-graduation applicants are welcome to apply. In order to be considered for employment, the degree must be conferred at the time of application, unless applicant is in the final semester of a degree program; if so, the degree must be conferred at the time of appointment. For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body).

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without WIU sponsorship. Sponsorship for work authorization will not be considered for this position.

Western Illinois University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including, but not limited to, minorities, veterans, women and individuals with disabilities. WIU has a non-discrimination policy that includes discrimination based on an individual's membership in the following classes: sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other classes protected by state or federal law.