Search Postings

Title: Well-Being Program Coordinator
Division Name: Student Affairs
Department: Vice President Student Affairs

Job Summary

The Well-being Program Coordinator oversees administrative operations and strategic initiatives within the Well-being and Recreation Cluster in the Division of Student Affairs. Responsibilities include administrative activities, strategic planning, fiscal management, and collaborative outreach efforts. This role demands a proactive individual with strong organizational skills, strategic thinking abilities, and a commitment to advancing well-being and recreation initiatives within the university community. The Coordinator plays a crucial role in optimizing operational efficiency, cultivating partnerships, and ensuring compliance across all aspects of the Well-being and Recreation Cluster.

Additional Information

The Well-being and Recreation Cluster of departments includes: Student Health Services, Student Counseling Services, Campus Recreation, Redbird Esports and Health Promotion and Wellness. The Executive Director, Well-being and Recreation also leads campus-wide initiatives to support a culture of well-being.

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 holiday/administrative 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

$49,000 - $54,000 annual

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Communication, Human Resources, Health Education, Recreation Management, or a related field.
2. Two (2) years of full-time or part-time equivalent professional work experience in well-being and/or administration activities (business management, human resources, or communication).
3. Demonstrated experiences coordinating (or serving on a coordination team for) campus-wide events or activities.
4. Demonstrated proficiency in oral/written communication and computer/web applications.
5. Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the university community and the public.
6. Demonstrated ability to perform as a team player.
7. Demonstrated ability to successfully prioritize, coordinate, and facilitate multiple projects and deadlines independently and with limited supervision.
8. Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment and discretion as well as sound decision-making in handling and resolving sensitive and confidential issues.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Familiarity with and/or passion for well-being and health at the campus and/or community level.
2. Demonstrated ability to work within established university and State of Illinois guidelines in the administrative area (business management, human resources, or communication).
3. Demonstrated experience training employees and/or volunteers.
4. Demonstrated experience in technology solutions for website management, organization and information management.
5. Familiarity with Illinois State University systems for processing and managing financial transactions.

Work Hours

Core hours are 8am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday

Functional Expectations

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

1. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
2. Remain at a workstation for extended periods
3. Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work

Proposed Starting Date

November 2024

Required Applicant Documents

Resume
Cover Letter

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
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 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 in order to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below. In order to be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation, such as a DD214, must be submitted prior to the application deadline.

Transcripts and/or DD-214 paperwork may be faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline:

Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Mackenzie Chapman
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

Mackenzie Chapman
Human Resources
309-438-3092
mrchap1@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.

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.