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Title: Undergraduate Student in Civic Engagement Research and Assessment
Employee Classification: Student Help Regular
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Center for Civic Engagement

Job Summary

This position will support the assessment of civic engagement, community partnerships, and civic learning within the Center for Civic Engagement. The successful applicant(s) will have the opportunity to contribute to one or more of the following projects:

1. Community engagement data entry and analysis: Process and enter data related to community partnerships and public serve in Collaboratory, ISU’s community engagement database. Meet with faculty/staff members to review Collaboratory activities and revise as needed. Analyze existing community partnership and public service data to identify current areas of strengths and gaps in service areas/opportunities for enhancement. Create reports and/or develop presentations to share findings and recommendations.

2. Civic engagement program assessment: Analyze data of student learning outcomes in civic engagement contexts to identify the extent to which learning outcomes are met. Map learning outcomes to related frameworks. Create reports and/or develop presentations to share findings and recommendations.

3. Reporting departmental civic engagement: Create individual reports for academic units on their students’ civic engagement participation and voting rates. Provide recommendations for continued or increased civic engagement participation.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Support civic engagement assessment by leading one or more ongoing assessment projects under the supervision of CCE’s Assistant Director of Assessment.

2. Attend professional development activities as requested and available.

3. Serve as a staff member in CCE participating in regular meetings and trainings, promote department programs and services on campus and in the community, assist with other department programs as needed, attend required professional development sessions and office events, support office functions and perform other duties related to the department as assigned.

Expectations: The student is expected to serve as a positive representative of CCE using professional verbal and written communication skills while communicating with multiple audiences and supporting CCE’s principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. The student will be expected to meet with their supervisor weekly or bi-weekly as well as demonstrate excellent time management, project management, and multi-tasking skills necessary when working independently.

Work study-eligible students are encouraged to apply.

Center for Civic Engagement staff are currently working from College Place Uptown at 100 S. Fell Ave., Normal IL.

Additional Information

The Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) is a unique department with responsibilities that support the missions of the Division of Student Affairs and the Division of Academic Affairs. The department is responsible for enacting Illinois State’s commitment to community and civic engagement and fostering a culture that values and rewards civic engagement. This is accomplished through a variety of programs and services with students, faculty, and staff and in partnership with Bloomington-Normal community organizations. CCE organizes work around civic engagement including volunteering and service-learning, political engagement, and civic education.

Our Vision: A more just and equitable world cultivated through the participation of all people in the co-creation of knowledge and collective action.

Our Mission: The Center for Civic Engagement connects students, faculty, staff, and alumni with local, national, and global communities through meaningful civic engagement to promote the lifelong learning and development of active community members.

CCE is comprised of 6 professional staff, 2 graduate assistants, and a number of student workers, interns, or fellows. While each staff member has specific responsibilities, the department operates as a team, and therefore, all staff are expected to support a variety of programs and services.

Reports to: Assistant Director of Assessment, Center for Civic Engagement

Illinois State University recognizes that a diverse faculty, staff, and student body enriches the educational experiences of the entire campus and greater community. The Center for Civic Engagement seeks candidates with a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism, who can support the Center’s vision of a more just and equitable world. Candidates who have successfully collaborated with a diverse range of faculty/staff, students, and community partners, and who can contribute to a climate of inclusivity and equity are especially welcomed. Black people, Indigenous peoples, People of Color, persons with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, and women are encouraged to apply.

Student employees are eligible to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan.  More information can be found here.

Pay Rate

$15.00/hour

Required Qualifications

- Students in leadership positions within Alternative Breaks (executive board, trip leaders, etc.) are not eligible to apply.

- All student employees in the Center for Civic Engagement must have good academic and disciplinary standing to obtain employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience analyzing data using Microsoft Excel and/or PowerBI

Work Hours

Approximately 10 hours a week. Hours may vary based on department needs.

Functional Expectations

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

-Work on a computer for extended periods
-Move about in various locations on & off campus as needed to complete day-to-day work
-Effectively communicate on a daily basis

Proposed Starting Date

February 15, 2026

Required Applicant Documents

Resume

Cover letter, including details of prior experience in data analysis, Excel and/or PowerBI, and creating data-informed reports.

Contact information for three references

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"

Contact Information for Applicants

Rachel Waring-Sparks
raspar1@ilstu.edu

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.

In addition, all appointments are contingent upon proof of eligibility for employment at Illinois State University to perform the required duties described above on your scheduled start date. The Immigration and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires all new employees to file an I-9 in person and no later than three days from the beginning of employment. This may be accomplished within the department or through Human Resources. A list of the types of documentation you will be expected to provide is available at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents. Failure to comply with this law will result in cancellation of your appointment.

Illinois State University, as your employer, is required by federal law to ensure proper tax withholding from wages and to ensure that the required reporting of employee wages, withholding, and employment taxes is accurate. For this reason, every employee must have a valid Social Security Number registered with the University at the time of employment and/or as soon after as possible, but no later than 45 days from the start date. Failure to comply with this law may result in cancellation of your appointment.

Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on-campus employment for all positions held.

International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of on-campus employment when the university is in session but may work more when the university is not in session. International students should contact the Office of International Studies and Programs for guidance if they have questions concerning employment restrictions.

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.