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Well-Being Program Coordinator

University/Agency Illinois State University
Civil Service Classification Program Coordinator
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Posting Duration 7/15/2024 - 7/26/2024
Probationary Period 12 months

Job Description

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 affairs, 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.

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.

Additional Information
University Benefit Highlights:

- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement and supplemental retirement
- Tuition waiver benefits are available to staff as well as their eligible dependents.
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid vacation and sick 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/


Qualifications

Required Qualifications
1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Health Education, Recreation Management, or a related field.
2. Three (3) 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.


Salary

$49,000 - $54,000 annual


Links

ISU Jobs Website


Contact Information


University/Agency Illinois State University
Department/College Human Resources
Contact Breanna Crippen
Phone Number 309-438-8311
Address
Comments 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: Breanna Crippen
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.