51 jobs found in university park

Governors State University is seeking to hire a School Age/Preschool Teacher to be responsible for the school age group of children all year, for the Before and After Care Program in addition to School Age Summer Camp. During August through May, the teacher will be expected to help in the other classrooms as part of the essential responsibilities when school aged children are in their district schools. The incumbent will also be responsible for getting the school age children from school buses and following through with the assigned responsibilities each day. This position is eligible for a $500 sign-on bonus. Salary $16.00 per hour. (This is an unionized position). ** MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 12:00 - 6:00 P.M.** This position qualifies for an expansive suite of fringe benefits including, various insurance options, paid time off, retirement and investment options, and tuition waivers. Visit: https://www.govst.edu/benefits/.

Governors State University is seeking to hire an Officer Manager for the Career Services department to work under administrative guidance, manager reception/front office area and provide supervision of student workers. The Office Manager will perform client service and referral functions; manager office budget, ordering supplies, room reservations, scheduling, answering phones, and assist with management of Handshake and the first destination survey within Handshake. Maintaining confidentiality is an essential function of this position. Essential Responsibilities: 30% Administrative duties: • Greet students and other visitors, answer incoming calls. • Hire and train student workers for office coverage, maintain student schedules, ensure coverage during lunch hours, rush periods, and evening hours after 5:00 p.m. two nights a week. Train student workers to set appointments. Train student workers and graduate assistants on key office issues, especially but not...

Governors State University (University Park, IL) is inviting applications for a full time, non-tenure track Visiting Assistant Professor in Anthropology, to begin in the Fall 2023 semester. This position is a 12-month contract with a teaching load of 27 credit hours (9 courses) over Fall 2023, Spring 2024, and Summer 2024. This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of renewal for one additional year. The ideal candidate has outstanding teaching skills, evidence of—or potential for—a prominent record of scholarship, as well as service to the institution, discipline, and/or community. A successful candidate is a teacher/scholar with teaching and research expertise in anthropology or related field, specifically a generalist with the ability to teach required courses for the Anthropology and Sociology (ANSO) major from a qualitative and/or mixed methodology approach, including Qualitative Methods; Environmental Justice; and/or Social Inequalities. Required courses also...

Governors State University (GSU) is seeking to fill the position of Interface Developer/Analyst for the Information Technology Services (ITS) Department. The Interface Developer/Analyst is a programmer that has skills and experience integrating applications and databases using industry-standard methods and tools, including flat files and web services. The incumbent is responsible for working with users and vendors to elicit, document, and verify requirements as well as design and test integrations (analyst). The position provides a valuable service for GSU by allowing the best and most efficient exchange of data between applications as needed by institutional stakeholders in various projects. Essential Responsibilities: 40% - Application Interface Programmer: The role of Application programmer includes all functions, tasks, and processes required to design, program, test, and troubleshoot data unidirectional and bidirectional integration interfaces between systems using...

Governors State University is seeking to hire a Coordinator of Student Clubs and Organizations to assists in developing and leading recognized student clubs and organizations. This position will be responsible for the oversight and management of student clubs and organizations and the planning and implementation of activities and programs to provide a holistic and engaging experience for Governors State University students. The coordinator works to ensure exemplary implementation of programming as well as supports daily operations within the Center for Student Engagement and Intercultural Programs while transforming student lives through leadership education. The Coordinator will also be responsible for the planning and execution of student organization trainings, requisitioning, workshops, resource fairs, and annual Student Leadership Awards. 35% Advise and support all student organizations in the areas of event planning, budget management, purchasing, and organizational...

Governors State University (GSU) is seeking to hire a Part Time Community Outreach Specialist for the Student Affairs department.  GSU’s TRIO Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC) Project is a federally funded TRIO program intended to provide counseling and information on college admissions and other beneficial services to qualified adults and teenage students who want to enter, reenter, or continue a program of post-secondary education. Reporting to the EOC Director, the PT Community Outreach Specialist focuses on recruitment and connecting adults to strong secondary school diplomas, GED programs, and post-secondary education. Some services include assisting participants with obtaining their high school equivalency, GED prep classes, readiness assessments, academic skill development, career exploration, and comparing post-secondary programs. EOC ensures participants are aware of a wide variety of post-secondary opportunities, including traditional academic programs, career...

This is a temporary assignment that will end when funding or hours is exhausted. Governors State University is seeking an Extra Help EHS Supervisor/Coach is a dual role that supervises the day-to-day operations of the Early Head Start Classrooms to ensure program compliance to DCFS, EHS, and NAEYC standards in addition to providing embedded professional development and implementing research-based coaching that focuses on instructional excellence. Pay is $32/Hour. The hourly rate of pay is $32.00 Work Schedule: M-F 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Work hours may vary according to student/program needs)

Governors State University, a minority serving institution, seeks applications for a full-time, non-tenure track, renewable position as University Lecturer in Mathematics, beginning in August 2023. We seek candidates with outstanding teaching skills. Duties of the successful applicant will include teaching lower division mathematics courses, including college algebra, statistics, and applied calculus. The majority of our Mathematics students are students of color, and nearly two-thirds of them receive Pell grants. Preference will be given to those candidates dedicated to these students’ success in Mathematics, part of GSU’s mission to advance social justice, equity and inclusion. Women, people of color, people with disabilities, and first-generation college graduates are especially encouraged to apply. Governors State University is the only regional public comprehensive university in Chicago’s south suburban area, serving more than 5,500 students annually. Since its founding in...

Governors State University is seeking to hire an Admissions & Records Officer – Analyst to perform the export process and data entry of admissions applications from Slate to Colleague. The incumbent will be responsible for successful review of applicants in the CRM – Slate. This person will complete GPA calculations including, cumulative, last 60 and/or last 45 credit hours. A successful candidate will also be knowledgeable in utilization of Perceptive Content and Colleague. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 40% Verify if applicants have previous enrollment and check for academic holds for all students. Review for accuracy and enter applications submitted through the online application system (CRM Slate) into the Colleague ERP system. Receive all supplemental application materials and update the ERP system with the appropriate data including but not limited to transcripted GPAs, degree earned, transfer credits, degrees earned, dates attended for all academic levels. Ensure...

High Impact Tutors will tutor students individually or in groups of up to 3 students from across the state in grades 3-8 in Illinois. Tutors will be matched with students in grades 3-8 by proximity, content area and age-level. Tutoring may occur face-to-face or online; face-to-face is preferred . Tutors will work consistently with the same student(s) for the period of one semester for 3 hour-long sessions per week. The Illinois Tutoring Initiative is a 2-year grant-funded project that will end after funding ceases. Tutors will be matched on a semester basis. Tutors will also be paid for required training and planning time and receive a travel stipend for any face-to-face tutoring sessions. High Impact Tutors will be compensated at a rate of $50 per hour.

Governors State University (University Park, IL) is a minority-serving institution inviting applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position of Applied Theatre in Theatre and Performance Studies (TAPS), in the Division of Arts and Letters, to begin in the Fall 2023 semester. This position is a 10-month contract with a teaching load of 21 credit hours (7 courses) in the fall and spring semesters; summer teaching is available but not required. The successful candidate will complement existing faculty strengths in our evolving Theatre and Performance Studies program by 1) teaching courses in applied theatre, performance and social change, theatre appreciation, the junior seminar, capstone, and courses in area(s) of specialization; 2) overseeing a curricular focus in applied theatre, including creation of related coursework; and 3) creating performance opportunities where students engage the campus and local surrounding communities. We seek a teacher-practitioner-scholar...

Governors State University is seeking to hire an Office Manager for the Facilities Development & Maintenance department to organize and coordinate office administration and procedures, to ensure organizational effectiveness, efficiency, and safety. The Office Manager is responsible for developing intra-office communication protocols, streamlining administrative procedures, inventory control, and supporting office staff. Experienced in handling a wide range of administrative duties and support-related tasks and able to work independently with general supervision. Well organized, flexible, and enjoys the administrative challenges of supporting an office of diverse people. In-depth knowledge of the organization, policies, and procedures along with the ability to use good judgment, the ability to operate computer systems, and to exercise discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information. 25% Support the Business Administrative Associate with the logistics...

Governors State University is seeking to hire a Collection Assistant Manager to assist in planning, supervising, developing, and managing policies related to in-house collections, pre-claim services and external collection entities. The position further assists with supervision of the Student Accounts team. The position requires employee to act as liaison to departments within the university and contacts outside the university. 35% Management: • Assists in developing and implementing collection policies and procedures • Supervises and trains assigned staff • Attend meetings to represent Student Accounts as needed. • Conduct student account presentations at student orientation sessions. • Assist Student Account team members with difficult situations that require a manager. • Respond in detail to students that require a manager review. • Back-up for annual billing table set up. Included but not limited to: o Acting as liaison between departments to ensure accuracy of information...

Governors State University (GSU) invites nominations and applications for a tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant / Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work in the College of Health and Human Services. We seek candidates with interest and experience in teaching generalist and advanced social work practice courses. The successful applicant will have micro, mezzo or macro teaching experience in an Integrated Social Work Practice curriculum. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching social work practice grounded in a social justice ethic . We seek an individual who has: A demonstrated record of excellent teaching Substantial practice and teaching experience in an Integrated Social Work Practice curriculum. A commitment to social justice and anti-racist social work practice A commitment to excellence in mentoring students, particularly students of color and first-generation college students An established...

Governors State University (University Park, IL) is a minority-serving institution inviting applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position of Production Management in Theatre and Performance Studies (TAPS), in the Division of Arts and Letters, to begin in the Fall 2023 semester. This position is a 10-month contract with a teaching load of 21 credit hours (7 courses) in the fall and spring semesters; summer teaching is available but not required. The successful candidate will complement existing faculty strengths in our evolving Theatre and Performance Studies program by 1) teaching courses in production management, theatre appreciation, supervising practicum, and courses in area(s) of specialization; 2) overseeing a curricular focus in production management, including the creation of related coursework; and 3) managing the TAPS season (two mainstage productions and one dance concert, currently), which includes responsibilities such as coordinating all technical...

Governors State University, a minority serving institution, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty appointment as Assistant Professor in Mathematics beginning in August 2023. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate mathematics and statistics courses. We seek candidates with outstanding teaching skills, experience working with non-traditional and diverse student populations, evidence of (or potential for) a distinguished record of scholarship as well as community service via projects, committees and/or leadership roles. We are particularly interested in candidates with a data science, probability and statistics background, but teaching excellence is of greater interest to us than research field. Women, people of color, people with disabilities, and first-generation college graduates are especially encouraged to apply. Governors State University is the only regional public comprehensive university in Chicago’s south suburban area, serving...

This position is classified as an Academic Support Professional (ASP) and is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement. They are directly involved in academic advising of undergraduate students and advising activities. They will monitor students' academic records, assist with course selection, inform students about academic policies, make students aware of study abroad programs, discuss transfer credit, articulate academic majors and career interests equivalencies, integrate, explain academic standing (including Early Alert Warnings via GSUStar (Starfish), academic probation and suspension), discuss degree programs, (including changing majors, graduate programs, and minors); explain degree audit, and graduation clearance. They will be housed in the Undergraduate Academic Advising Center. Essential Responsibilities 95% Provide primary advising from pre-admission to graduation for undergraduate students in the the Criminal Justice, History, Political Science and...

Governors State University is seeking to hire a Test Specialist to support Test Center. Job duties include proctoring professional testing for GSU and the community. The position reports to the Director of Academic Partnerships & Continuing Education, School of Extended Learning. The proctor is essential to proctoring in person and online exams for all testing center platforms. The proctor must monitor for compliance and appropriate conduct while testing. The proctor must communicate with faculty, staff, students and community members regarding the policies and rules of the testing center. Assisting with online registrations using Register Blast and other approved registration platforms for the Testing Center. Coordinate and assist with other SXL activities, outreach, and projects. Cross-train to assist with other School of Extended Learning programs and needs. Hourly Wages: $16.40. (This is a non-unionized position. Salary starts at the base and is determined based on...

Governors State University (University Park, IL), a minority-serving institution, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of History beginning in the Fall 2023 semester. This position is a 10-month contract with a teaching load of 21 credit hours (7 courses) in the fall and spring semesters; summer teaching is available but not required. We seek a History teacher-scholar specializing in African or Asian history (time period and focus region are open) who is committed to enhancing our culture of diversity, equity, and inclusivity and who can complement existing faculty strengths. The successful candidate will contribute to our program by teaching courses in world history, transnational history, upper-level major courses (methods, public history, thesis), courses in area(s) of specialization, and interdisciplinary first-year seminars. Candidates should provide evidence of robust teaching skills, a commitment to incorporating scholarship on and by...

Governors State University is seeking to hire an Office Manager to be responsible for performing a variety of support duties for faculty, students, and staff within the Division of Arts and Letters. The Division of Arts and Letters (DAL) is the largest of the College of Arts and Sciences’ two divisions, and is a dynamic, diverse division with over sixty-five faculty members, which include full time Unit A, full time, and part time Unit B, visiting and adjunct faculty, serving approximately 1200 students across 13 undergraduate programs, 7 graduate programs, 23 minors and 3 certificates. An in-depth knowledge of the organization, programs, policies, and procedures of the unit is essential to the performance of the duties, along with the ability to use good judgment, the ability to operate computer systems, using word processing, database, and software packages, and to exercise discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information. Primary focus is clerical support for...