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Child Development Program Assistant

University/Agency Illinois State University
Civil Service Classification Program Assistant
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Posting Duration 7/16/2024 - 7/29/2024
Probationary Period 12 months

Job Description

The Child Development Program Assistant will assist both the Lunch Program Coordinator and Child Programming Coordinator by supervising and maintaining the kitchen before, during, and after lunch service as well as working directly with the after-school care and summer camp programs. The Program Assistant will engage in some program/activity planning, family communication, and relationship building with students, families, and other departments on campus.

This is a 12-month, year-round position.

Additional Information
Thomas Metcalf School houses learners from preschool through 8th grade.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
Previous work, volunteer, or internship experience that required regular interaction with children.
Valid U.S. driver’s license
Food sanitation certificate within first 6 months of employment.
Obtain ISU Vehicle Driver Certificate within first 6 months of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with grant research and writing
Experience with planning and implementing crafts and activities


Salary

$17.00 - $19.00 per hour, combined with an excellent benefit package


Links

ISU Jobs Website


Contact Information


University/Agency Illinois State University
Department/College Human Resources
Contact Kira Shelton
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 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 faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline:

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. 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.