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Title: Summer Student Worker in University College/Academic Support Services (Visor Center)
Employee Classification: Student Help Regular
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Julia N Visor Academic Center

Job Summary

The Dr. Julia N. Visor Academic Center is comprised of about 9 professional staff, 9 graduate assistants, and approximately 75 student employees, operating collaboratively despite distinct responsibilities. While each staff member has specific programmatic responsibilities, the center operates as a team, and therefore, student workers assist with a diverse mix of programmatic responsibilities. Student workers engage in many tasks, including direct student support, tabling events, and administrative work.

In collaboration with senior full-time staff, the Academic Support Services Student Worker will provide administrative and academic support through the following:
-Research and content development within academic services including tutor trainings and academic workshops
-Participate in interviews of tutors and Supplemental Instruction Leaders
-Review/update programmatic documentation
-Serve at tabling/outreach events such as admission events and summer orientation for new students
-Support the First-Year transition course curriculum development for IDS 128
-Assist with day-to-day operations
-Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Information

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

Pay Rate

$19.00/hour

Work Hours

Monday-Friday between 8am - 4:30pm; up to 27 hours per week

Functional Expectations

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

- Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work
- Effectively communicate on a daily basis

Proposed Starting Date

Summer 2025: May 16-August 1, 2025

Contact Information for Applicants

Colleen Ayars, crayars@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.