Extra Help - Admissions Coordinator (EH26-136)

Salary: $20.43 Hourly
Location : Edwardsville, IL
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 01328
Organization: Grad & International Admission
Opening Date: 06/04/2026
Closing Date: 6/7/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Determined by Position


Description

Extra Help - Admissions Coordinator (EH26-136)
To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Extra Help - Admissions Coordinator (EH26-136) . As a premier metropolitan university, SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive, broad-based education and enriched by hands-on research opportunities, SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities.

Why SIUE?

Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $1.3 billion annual economic impact on the region. Each year, the University's presence generates almost 9,000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.

What You Will Do

• Answering phone calls and email inquiries from prospective students; providing information regarding the application process and admission decisions; and referring questions to student advisors and admissions officers appropriately.
• Greeting visitors to the graduate and international admissions office and providing information about the educational opportunities available at SIUE.
• Assisting with the organization of recruitment materials, requests for campus tours, and special requests from academic departments, including requests for assistance with the organization of webinars, open houses, and other recruitment events. This work will include cooperating with university marketing and communications, ESRA, and other university offices on pre-event planning activities and sending email notifications and reminders regarding events.
• Working with enrollment management staff and the office of international affairs to coordinate and manage pre-arrival and welcome events for new international students at the start of the academic year.
• Organizing office workflow for the recruitment team relating to day-to-day activities such as managing department in-box responses, coverage for chat and virtual meeting schedules with prospective international undergraduate and transfer students and both international and domestic graduate students.
• Assisting the director and associate director with tasks as needed, including managing coverage schedules among the recruitment team and student workers.

FLSA: Non-Exempt
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Proven written and oral communication skills
• Basic knowledge of SIUE and the educational programs SIUE offers to both undergraduate and graduate students
• Preferred experience working with international students and English language learners
• Preferred knowledge of college admissions policies and student application and data systems (Banner and Slate)

Supplemental Information
Application Materials and Information:

1. To be eligible for the role, ensure that your application includes a complete and detailed employment history that highlights your relevant full-time and part time work experience, including start and end dates of employment, and at least three professional references.
2. Applications must be submitted by the specified closing date no later than 11:59 p.m. CST.

About Extra Help Positions:

Extra Help job listings typically close three days after the opening date, unless specified in the closing date. Extra Help employees are appointed to fulfill casual or emergent needs within the university. The amount of time for which services are needed is not usually predictable and payment for work performed is on an hourly basis and based on actual hours worked. Workdays and hours may vary according to departmental requirements. Extra Help employees do not receive SIUE benefits, holiday pay or paid sick or vacation leave.

Extra Help employees are required by State Universities Civil Service System rules to take a 30-calendar-day break after working 900 hours. At the end of the 30 days, you may begin another 900-hour employment cycle in a new position if available. Working Extra Help will in no way affect any other employment opportunities with SIUE, including your position on and Civil Service register. There is no guarantee that working as Extra Help will lead to or secure permanent employment.

Illinois Residency Requirement: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.

Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Driver's License or state of Illinois ID Card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.

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 such as 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.

Work Authorization Information:
Visa Sponsorship & F-1/J-1 Visas
SIUE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States and visa sponsorship for this position will not be provided.


International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status.

E-Verify:

SIUE is not currently enrolled in or participating in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program.

SIUE does not use E-Verify to electronically confirm the employment eligibility of newly hired employees through the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security databases. Therefore, the University cannot legally employ individuals who are on OPT STEM Extension, as we cannot provide an E-Verify case number, participation confirmation, or related documentation.

SIUE complies with all applicable federal employment eligibility verification requirements, including completion and maintenance of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, for all employees as required under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA).

Accommodation: If you are unable to utilize our online application system and need to request an accommodation, please reach out to us at View phone number on click.appcast.io or via email at


EEO Statement:

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran's status.

We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information, email View email address on click.appcast.io .
SIUE offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time and part-time employees (50% or more receive benefits accrued at the percentage of appointment) including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance;
• University tuition waivers (full-time employees 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:
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Do you currently possess a Bachelor's Degree in the subject or a related field as specified in the minimum qualifications? If YES,please indicate the area of your degree.
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