Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Hiring for Coordinator/Veteran’s Participant – TRIO Programs () at Edwardsville, IL Full Time

Position Title:Coordinator/Veteran’s Participant – TRIO Programs (15958) Department:643498 – TRIO Programs Job Posting Description:

The Veterans Upward Bound Program serves military veterans from St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Madison County, St. Clair County, Monroe County and surrounding areas. It is designed to assist qualified veterans in the development of academic and other requisite skills necessary for success in a program of post-secondary education. The program provides assessment, encouragement and skill enhancement through mentoring, instructing and advising.

The TRIO Programs is currently seeking a US Military Veteran to assist the Director of Veterans TRIO and staff with service, retention and record keeping for the Veterans Upward Bound Program.

In this position, the Coordinator will conduct initial assessments with veteran clients and develop an Individual Education Plan (IEP), follow up with veteran client participants, enter services and other data in BLUMEN, and monitor progress toward academic and personal goals and refers veteran clients when appropriate to try to retain participants in the program.

This position also develops and conducts workshops on Financial Aid (3 times a year) and Benefits Services (3 times a year).

Additionally, the Coordinator will visit outside agencies and facilities to recruit and conduct intake and assessments, and participates in weekly staffing and bi-weekly staff meetings.

Benefits Package

SIUE offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time and part-time employees (50% or more receive benefits accrued at percentage of appointment) including:

*Medical, dental and vision insurance; *University tuition waivers (full-time receive 100% waiver of tuition)
*Life insurance;
*SURS retirement plan;
*Supplemental retirement savings plans;
*Paid vacation and sick leave accrual;
*Generous holiday schedule/paid holidays;
*WorkLife programs;
*Employee Assistance Program (mental health and wellness);
*Employee discounts (local and national retailers);
*Flexible Spending Account Program;
For more about our benefits and employee services, visit: https://www.siue.edu/human-resources/benefits

To Apply for this Vacancy:
This position closes to applicants at 11:59 p.m. CST on the posting end date. Candidates must upload and attach the following documentation to their application package in SIUE’s HireTouch system:

-Cover Letter
-Resume
-Unofficial academic transcripts, including those for SIUE. All candidates must provide transcripts for educational qualification verification and/or course work assessment
-List of at least three professional references with current contact information

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville nurtures an open, respectful, and welcoming climate that facilitates learning and work. SIUE is committed to education that explores the historic significance of diversity in order to understand the present and to better enable our community to engage the future. Integral to this commitment, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville strives for a student body and a workforce that is both diverse and inclusive. We strongly encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups, including women, members of racially minoritized groups, and individuals with disabilities, to apply. For more on our Statement of Diversity, visit SIUE Mission, Goals and Plans

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree

United States Military Veteran

Comfortable working with educational software. Working Knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office

General Knowledge of database and electronic record keeping

Effective Communicator

Experience working with diverse populations. Experience working with veterans is highly desirable.

Skills in exercising appropriate judgement and decision making.

Demonstrated time management, multi-tasking and organizational skills.

FLSA Exemption Status:Non-Exempt Posting Salary:$21.54 hourly Location:East Saint Louis Campus Posting Start Date:10/13/2023 Posting End Date:10/27/2023 Required Documents:Cover Letter, Resume, Transcripts