Program Assistant (Welcome Center Coordinator)
Western Illinois University · Macomb, IL · 1 mo ago
Administrative$16.19/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations of the Undergraduate Admissions Welcome Center.
- Coordinate the daily tour program for prospective students.
- Update prospective students on application status, missing application materials, and additional inquiries regarding admission.
- Coordinate individual meetings for prospective students and academic departments during campus visits.
- Prepare material for major visit events such as open houses, overnight visits for accepted students, registration events, and others.
- Give directions to visitors to Sherman Hall and provide customer service to all campus visitors.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution (or equivalent international accreditation).
- Direct and comprehensive knowledge of and experience with Western Illinois University, obtainable as a student, employee, or related affiliation.
- Pre‑graduation applicants are welcome; degree must be conferred at the time of appointment unless the applicant is in the final semester of a degree program, in which case the degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.
Benefits
- Health Insurance plans (HMO, OAP, QCHP, CDHP)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Plan
- Life Insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Supplemental Long‑Term Disability (LTD)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA, MCAP, DCAP)
- 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans
- Participation in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS) required
- Paid time‑off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Waiver programs
- Discounts to the local YMCA
Pay
Hourly wage: $16.19 – $17.80 (anticipated starting wage of $16.19).
Work location: Macomb Campus, Western Illinois University.