Job Description

Division Name: Student Affairs
Department: Dean of Students

The Coordinator supports the planning, coordination, implementation, and assessment of major university-wide signature events, including winter and spring commencement ceremonies and Family Weekend, under the direction of the Senior Coordinator. This position plays a key role in the operational and logistical execution of programs by managing detailed planning tasks, maintaining accurate data and records, and providing exceptional customer service to students, families, faculty, staff, and campus partners. The Coordinator actively contributes to the planning and execution of Welcome Week and collaborates closely with other Coordinators and Student Involvement Center staff to support large-scale events such as Festival ISU and Parent and Family programming and other major initiatives that foster a welcoming, engaging, and inclusive campus environment

Additional Information

https://deanofstudents.illinoisstate.edu/

University Benefit Highlights:

• Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
• Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
• Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
• Paid holidayadministrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
• Paid benefit time

For more University Benefit information: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/insurance/

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$46,000 - $50,000 annual, in addition to an excellent benefits package

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's or equivalent degree in Hospitality, Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Business Administration, Higher Education Student Affairs, or a closely related field.
2. At least one year (12 months) of full-time experience that includes event coordination, program support, customer service, or administrative responsibilities.
3. Demonstrated attention to detail with strong organizational and time-management skills.
4. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Excel for data tracking, reporting, and reconciliation.
5. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master's degree in Hospitality, Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Business Administration, Student Affairs, Leadership, or a closely related field.
2. Experience with coordinating commencement ceremonies, large-scale events, ceremonial programs, or other complex university-wide programs.
3. Experience collaborating across departments and working as part of a team on major events

Work Hours

Core Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday through Friday, with occasional nights and weekends

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

During programs:
1. Stand, bend, reach, carry, and move for long periods of time.
2. Lift and transport up to 50 lbs. of program supplies, using a cart.
3. Drive a golf cart.
4. Provide clear verbal directions using a two-way radio.

Other times/majority of the year:
1. Effectively communicate with campus partners, students, and families on a daily basis.
2. Remain at a workstation for extended periods.

Proposed Starting Date

September 2026 or ASAP

Required Applicant Documents

Resume
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 to clicking on "Apply"

Optional Applicant Documents

Transcripts - See Special Instructions to Applicants for additional options

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

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 emailed, faxed, or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline:

Email: kgshelt@ilstu.edu
Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Kira Shelton
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.

Residency Requirement: 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.

Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for Illinois State University in the United States. Illinois State University will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. Illinois State University is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Illinois State University.

Contact Information for Applicants

Kira Shelton
Human Resources
kgshelt@ilstu.edu
(309) 438-2120

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. 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 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