AP and GA Employment Consultant

Title: A/P and G/A Employment Consultant
Division Name: Finance and Planning
Department: Human Resources

Job Summary

Provide guidance and assistance in areas of employment recruitment compensation and classification for Administrative Professional and Graduate Assistant positions. These positions act as a liaison with various offices departments and schools and represent Human Resources amongst the faculty and administrative professional population at Illinois State.

Serve as a resource to supervisors and administrators regarding policies and procedures related to hiring promotions separations non-medical leaves and other personnel actions. Work with departments to successfully recruit quality candidates. Coach departments and faculty/staff on appropriate search process and procedure. As part of a team with other Human Resource professionals collaborate and participate in group and cross-functional initiatives and provide constructive support pertaining to the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Additional Information

University Benefit Highlights:
-Insurance benefits including health dental vision and life
-Retirementand supplemental retirement planning options
-Tuition waiver benefitsavailable to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paidholiday/administrative closuresduring Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paidbenefit time

For more University Benefit information: regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed herehttps:// Rate / Pay Rate

$27.14 per hour

Required Qualifications

(or higher) degree in Human Resource Administration Management Organizational Administration Psychology Communication or a field closely related to the position (transcript required).
(2) years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) work experience performing professional-level human resource duties.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Customer service focus.
2. Thorough knowledge of and skill in analyzing and interpreting provision of employee benefit plans University policy and applicable state and federal laws.
3. Must have strong oral and written communication skills
4. Capable of exercising professional judgment on a consistent basis.
5. Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities on a daily basis and shift priorities as problems arise.
6. Ability to meet deadlines work independently and be a self-starter.
7. Must have the ability to organize analyze and interpret data and have strong attention to detail.
8. Must have adequate keyboarding skills to allow for the efficient creation of work product.
9. Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook Word and Excel.

Work Hours

Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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

February 1 2026

Required Applicant Documents

Resume
Cover Letter
Reference List
Transcripts - See Special Instructions to Applicants section for additional options

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

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

Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without ISU sponsorship. Sponsorship for work authorization will not be considered for this position.

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 Veterans 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: Colette Homan
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 drivers 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

Colette Homan
Human Resources

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 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 . 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 .