Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Looking for Summer Camp Coordination (EH24-027) Full Time

Salary $14.04 Hourly

Location Edwardsville, IL

Job Type Temporary

Job Number 00113

Division Provost and VC

Department Online Services & Ed Outreach

Closing Date 3/7/2024 12:00 AM Central

FLSA Non-Exempt

Description

The Summer Office Support position is responsible for providing assistance to the staff of Online Services and Educational Outreach (OSEO) in their summer programming efforts to support the community needs. This role requires working across various areas, including credit and non-credit community engagement endeavors. The primary responsibilities include managing early drop-off and late pick-up protocol for summer camps, planning and executing age-appropriate activities for campers, serving as a point of contact for parents and staff, assisting with data collection and dissemination, and supporting social media engagement. The Summer Office Support will also provide assistance to summer STEAM tour programming, lifelong learning trips, and summer camp check-ins.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage early drop-off and late pick-up protocol for summer camps, ensuring camper safety
• Plan and execute age-appropriate activities for campers
• Serve as a point of contact for parents, camp directors, and staff to ensure safe and timely arrival and pick-up of campers
• Assist with data collection and dissemination for summer camps
• Support social media engagement by providing pictures of campers/activities, creating content for posts, and posting on social media channels
• Provide support to summer STEAM tour programming, lifelong learning trips, and summer camp check-ins
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, students, community members, and partners to support OSEO

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Experience with social media platforms is a plus
• Familiarity with summer camp operations is a plus

Note: This is a temporary position for the summer period.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Any one or combination totaling eighteen (18)  months from the categories below:
   1. College coursework in any curriculum as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
      • 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months) 
      • Associate’s Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
   2. Work experience performing office/clerical activities, including the use of computer systems. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, and other office procedures and terminology.                                                              
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Supplemental Information

Statement on Diversity: 

SIUE is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce. We firmly believe in providing equal access and opportunity to individuals across all job titles. We will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, national origin, ethnicity, color, religion, disability, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation or veteran’s status.  

SIUE cultivates an atmosphere of inclusivity, respect, and warmth that fosters learning and collaboration. Each member of our university community bears the responsibility of actively contributing to this enriching campus environment. We encourage individuals who are dedicated to upholding these values to apply. 

To learn more about SIUE’s Mission and statement on diversity, please visit: https://www.siue.edu/about/mission-goals-plans/index.shtml.

Accommodation: 

If you are unable to utilize our online application and need to request an accommodation, please reach out to us at 618-650-2190 or via email at [email protected].

Pre-Employment Screening: 

All external candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening for this position. The screening process will encompass a criminal background check and, where applicable, other background checks, a drug screen, verification of employment and education or licensure/certification, reference checks, and/or checks with relevant government registries. Please note that all job offers are contingent upon successful completion of the required screening process. 

Additional Information: 

SIUE is a state university, and it’s important to note that benefits provided by state sponsored plans may not be accessible for individuals holding F1 or J1 visas.

Tips for Completing a Civil Service Application:

• To qualify for the role, ensure that your Civil Service application includes a complete and detailed employment history, highlighting your experience.
• We encourage you to submit a cover letter and resume to provide additional context and showcase your qualifications.
• Upload all your transcripts (official or unofficial) to meet education requirements. If the job description specifies a minimum number of college hours, transcripts are mandatory for successful processing of your application.
• If required for the position, provide transcripts or other documentation of credentials no later than the first day of employment.
• Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application, unless the same proof has already been submitted in a previous application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veteran’s DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense), NGB22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves). For help in determining the appropriate proof of eligibility to submit, please refer to the recommended Guide for Veteran Document Verification. This guide is designed to assist applicants and University System employers with the verification process. You can find it at this link: Guide for Veteran Document Verification. (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)
• For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.

About Civil Service Examinations/Testing: 

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. This score will be emailed to the email address noted on your application. 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.

We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information, email [email protected].