Higher Education Paraprofessional & Organizer

Illinois-Education-Association; Springfield (IL); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 46 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Illinois-Education-Association in Springfield, IL seeks a Paraprofessional focusing on higher education to support its advocacy and organizing work. The role trains and assists higher education members, coordinating programs and communications.

You will gather and organize data, work with staff and leaders, and help plan conferences, ensuring timely reporting and budget tracking. A college-level emphasis is preferred and a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma, business college or college desirable.
• Above average ability in keyboarding, spelling, composition and math skills.
• Capable of efficiently handling telephone requests.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Knowledge and ability to perform basic office accounting functions.
• Ability to interact effectively with members, IEA-NEA leadership and staff is essential.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsabilités

• Initiates, plans, and conducts / assists with training and development for leaders and members.
• Gathers, organizes, and communicates information to staff, members and leaders about the IEA Higher Education program and services.
• Works, plans, and collaborates as part of a team.
• Works independently to accomplish the duties listed in the job description and the assigned components of the plan developed by the team.
• Assists in planning and promotion of IEA-NEA programs, initiatives and policies through both independent work and collaboration with other IEA-NEA departments in the interest of higher education members and the Higher Education Council.
• Provides direct logistical, clerical, record-keeping, and budget-tracking support to the Higher Education Council.
• Gathers, organizes and submits data so that IEA-NEA programs and policies can be implemented and maintained. This includes information related to / disseminated by state and national higher education agencies, boards, associations including but not limited to State University Retirement System, Illinois Community College Board, Illinois Board of Higher Education, National Council for Higher Education, and other higher education programs and activities that affect IEA-NEA higher education members and assists the council in developing a strategic response.
• Works in conjunction with all relevant IEA departments and programs to gather, organize, and analyze membership data and disseminates that information to the Higher Education Council for its use in decision-making.
• Demonstrates a high degree of interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates in-depth problem solving and analysis skills.
• Performs other appropriate duties as assigned by manager.
• Assists with the development and execution of conferences and Higher Education Council meetings.
• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and creating a culture of belonging and teamwork.

Connaissances

Keyboarding

Spelling

Composition

Math skills

Formation

High school diploma

College desirable

Outils

MS Office

Description du poste

Illinois-Education-Association in Springfield, IL seeks a Paraprofessional focusing on higher education to support its advocacy and organizing work. The role trains and assists higher education members, coordinating programs and communications.

You will gather and organize data, work with staff and leaders, and help plan conferences, ensuring timely reporting and budget tracking. A college-level emphasis is preferred and a valid driver's license is required.