Coordinator, Alternative Breaks

Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Center for Civic Engagement

Job Summary

The Coordinator Alternative Breaks will support the Illinois State University award winning Alternative Breaks program by advising 25-35 student leaders to plan and execute service-based trips primarily over winter break spring break and summer break. These trips occur locally nationally and addition this individual will advise the Alternative Breaks Executive Board to plan and execute program-wide training and education and will support other CCE service and civic education programs.

Additional Information

Illinois State University recognizes that a diverse faculty staff and student body enriches the educational experiences of the entire campus and greater community. The Center for Civic Engagement seeks candidates who can support the Centers vision of a more just and equitable world. Candidates who have successfully collaborated with a diverse range of faculty/staff students and community partners and who can contribute to a climate of inclusivity and equity are especially welcomed.

The vision of the Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) is a more just and equitable world cultivated throughthe participation of all peoplein the co-creation of knowledge and collective action. Its mission is to connect students faculty staffand alumniwithlocal national and global communities through meaningfulcivic engagementto promote the lifelong learning and development of active community members.

The Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) is a unique department with responsibilities that support the missions of the Division of Student Affairs and the Division of Academic Affairs. The department is responsible for enacting Illinois States commitment to civic engagement and fostering a culture that values and rewards civic engagement. This is accomplished through the coordination of a variety of programs and services with and for students faculty and staff and in partnership with Bloomington-Normal community organizations. CCE organizes work around civic engagement including volunteering and service-learning political engagement and civic education.

University Benefit Highlights:

• Insurance benefits including health dental vision and life
• Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
• Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
• Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
• Paid benefit 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 here Rate / Pay Rate

$53000 annual combined with an excellent benefits package

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelors or equivalent degree conferred prior to position start date
2. At least two years of experience with service-learning Alternative Breaks and/or volunteer programs.
3. The following skills and/or abilities:
   a. Strong time management skills
   b. Strong problem-solving skills
   c. Ability to be flexible and adapt with a positive attitude
   d. Strong oral and written communication skills
   e. Ability to be student-centered and supports an equitable and diverse environment.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Masters degree
2. Experience directly overseeing or planning Alternative Breaks

Work Hours

Core Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday through Friday; some evening weekend and on-call hours required

Functional Expectations

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

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

Proposed Starting Date

March/April 2026

Required Applicant Documents

Resume
Cover Letter

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

Transcripts - See Special Instructions to Applicants for additional options
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 emailed faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline:

Email:
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 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

Kira Shelton
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 .