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Title: Preview Specialist
Employee Classification: Student Help Regular
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Transition and Orientation Services

Job Summary

Preview Specialists are hired to work primarily in the orientation office during peak times during the summer. These student staff positions interact with both new students and their family members and guests by assisting with check-in procedures. Specialists also organize all files needed for check-in and check-out during each Preview program, as well as staff the Orientation and Training Services office. Specialists who are Spanish speaking or multilingual may be asked to translate for students and families during the Preview program.

Duties include but are not limited to:
-Assist in the preparation of Preview activities and materials
-Assist the Preview Guides in welcoming new students and families to campus during Preview by staffing check-in and help students and families acclimate to the physical campus by providing directions and leading them to sessions around campus
-Proactively provide customer service to guests throughout Preview
-Share knowledge about the University's history, campus resources, and expectations and when appropriate, refer guests to additional resources and campus departments
-Helping Spanish speaking families with above mentioned tasks

Additional Information

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

Pay Rate

$15.00/hour

Preferred Qualifications

1. Orientation/transition experience
2. Demonstration of excellent written and oral communication skills
3. Well-developed organizational skills
4. Sensitivity to relevant needs of first-year and transfer students
5. Familiarity with first-year experience programs and issues
6. Strong teamwork ethic
7. Creativity, ingenuity, initiative, and positive attitude
8. Commitment to promoting diversity and student development
9. High preference will be given to applicants fluent in Spanish

Functional Expectations

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

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

Proposed Starting Date

May 2025

Required Applicant Documents

Resume

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

Kelsie Riblet
krcoope@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.

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