This position supports underrepresented students and their families, both as prospective and current students. Aid in student attendance, retention, and success at the University, as well as, provide staff leadership for the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI). Enhance recruitment initiatives by attending college fairs and assisting with visit days as needed. Positively affect retention by creating a dynamic, supportive community for students on campus through organization, advising, individual outreach, mentoring program development and other targeted success initiatives.  This is a full-time, on campus position. Generous benefits include health, retirement, considerable time off and access to multiple tuition programs for employees and dependents. 

Responsibilities:

• Retention of current students; utilize and develop programming for the Multicultural House; lead the development and enhancement of ODI’s Peer Mentoring Program by coordinating sessions, events and curriculum; provide shared leadership of ODI’s Summer Enrichment Program and mentoring of students; attend University wide events to represent ODI
• Recruitment of prospective students; develop and execute pre-orientation and Turning Titan specific events/programming for underrepresented students and their families; partner with Admissions and travel to Chicago, as needed
• Advising Council for Inclusion and Awareness (CIA); assist with the development and execution of Inclusion and Awareness Week; assist RSOs that would like to become part of the CIA; advise RSOs under the CIA umbrella as needed
• Supervision; supervise the retention-centered peer mentors, volunteers and ODI student workers, management of Multicultural House and ODI physical spaces.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• One year of related experience; student mentorship/supervisory experience, working with diverse populations, strong cultural competency, knowledge of student development theories is a plus
• Valid Driver’s License; In-state travel, as needed (Chicago and surrounding suburbs)

Application Information:

Please submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references.  Within the cover letter, applicants should describe their understanding of inclusion and how their experiences have prepared them to contribute to the IWU commitment of building a diverse and inclusive environment.  

Please download and also return the application www.iwu.edu/human-resources/Positions.html.

Review of complete applicant materials will begin immediately; position is open until filled.

Email:  hr@iwu.edu

Illinois Wesleyan University
Human Resources, Holmes 209
1312 N. Park Street
Bloomington, IL  61701
Fax:  309-556-1710

The final candidate will pass a pre-employment background investigation. 

$44-$47k, based on experience 

An overview of IWU benefits can be found here. Illinois Wesleyan University does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Illinois Wesleyan University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse, inclusive, and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to supporting and further building our community in these dimensions. Illinois Wesleyan University is an EEO Employer.  Illinois Wesleyan University’s sexual misconduct policy may be accessed at www.iwu.edu/human-resources/SexualMisconductPolicy.html.  Illinois Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusive excellence; details at www.iwu.edu/diversity.

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