Assistant Director for Training, Development & Belonging (CS27-018)

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville seeks an Assistant Director for Training, Development & Belonging (CS27-018) to lead signature Morris University Center programming, manage daily operations, and develop staff through targeted training and assessment.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 1+ year of education/training experience, with strong leadership, communication, and event-planning skills. Availability for variable hours, occasional weekends, and on‑call duties is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• At least 1 year of education, training and/or related work experience; master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, business or public administration, marketing, student personnel or related field; 1+ year of college union/student center/student activities experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead signature Morris University Center (MUC) programming and day‑to‑day building management affecting student and guest operations.
• Oversee human resources functions for the UC, staff development and training for students and full‑time staff, and lead evaluation efforts for the MUC.
• Supervise personnel and provide guidance to professional and support staff; coordinate event planning and management.
• Be available for variable hours during fall and spring semesters, occasional extended days, weekends, and on‑call emergencies.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Organization

Customer service

Event planning

Team building

Education

Bachelor's degree requirement

HR/Business/Public Administration degree

Job description

Assistant Director for Training, Development & Belonging (CS27-018)

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 Assistant Director for Training, Development & Belonging (CS27-018). 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

• The Assistant Director for Training, Dev. & Belonging - is a member of the Morris University Center (MUC) administrative team. This individual is responsible for signature MUC programming, day‑to‑day building management that impact student and guest facing operations such as the Welcome Desk, management of human resources functions for the UC, staff development and training for both students and full time, and overall assessment efforts for the MUC.

FLSA: Non‑Exempt

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• A total of one (1) year (12 months) in education, training and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position. (Note: Master’s Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.)

AND

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, business or public administration, marketing, student personnel or related field
• 1+ year of college union/student center/student activities experience (concurrent with above minimum)

Experience in event planning and management. Proven organizational and leadership skills. Commitment to customer service. Excellent communication and team building skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise personnel and provide guidance to professional and support staff.

Must be available for variable hours during fall and spring semesters, occasional extended workdays, occasional weekends, and on‑call emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of supervisory experience
• Program assessment experience and knowledge
• Programming experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion

Supplemental Information

Civil Service Information:

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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 is grounds for immediate separation.

Classification:

State Universities Civil Service System Classification Number: 5002 – SUCSS Classification Title. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the State Universities Civil Service System website at: https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .

Veterans:

Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an 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 Guide for Veteran Document Verification.

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 618-650-2190 or via email at: [e-mail]

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, please email [e-mail].