Extra Help Freelance Feature Writer

Title: Extra Help Freelance Feature Writer
Division Name: University Advancement
Department: University Marketing & Communications

Job Summary

This position will be periodically assigned feature stories that will appear in the Universitys printed publications and online sites. The work will involve interviewing individuals and writing to a given word count and deadline. All work will be completed independently as the University will not be providing a work space. All work must be performed within the State of Illinois.

Additional Information

Benefits includetime away from workfor eligible employees and the option to participate in theUniversitys 403(b) Plan.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$50.00 per hour

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelors degree in journalism
2. A minimum of seven (7) years experience writing features preferably in a higher education setting.

Work Hours

As assigned with the expectation of no more than 20 hours per month.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
Effectively communicate on a daily basis.

Proposed Starting Date

July 2026

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

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.

Extra Help employees may only work up to 28 hours per week for all University employment and are paid for hours worked only. Extra Help employment does not guarantee permanent placement. Extra Help employees may only work up to 900 total hours.

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.

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.

Contact Information for Applicants

Breanna Crippen
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 .