Illinois Rural Transit Assistance Center Specialist I (Program Coordinator)

Western Illinois University; Macomb (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Illinois University is seeking an Illinois Rural Transit Assistance Center Specialist I to work with RTAC leadership on outreach, marketing, and training initiatives. Based at Macomb Campus, you will help coordinate events, publish communications, and support regional workshops while maintaining the RTAC website and newsletter.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of related experience; it offers a structured state benefits package and a starting wage around $4,003

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or conferred at appointment time if in final semester.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in project support or administrative roles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate outward-facing RTAC activities and communications.
• Assist in developing and marketing the RTAC Marketing Plan.
• Support spring conference and Roadeo events.
• Maintain and update the RTAC website and quarterly newsletter.
• Coordinate regional maintenance workshops and training events.
• Provide technical assistance via calls and emails.

Skills

Project coordination

Administrative support

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in transportation, geography, business, administration, or related field

Job description

Illinois Rural Transit Assistance Center Specialist I (Program Coordinator)

Category: Administrative, Professional & Staff Positions

Department: INSTITUTE FOR RURAL AFFAIRS

Locations: Macomb, IL

RESPONSIBILITIES

The main purpose of this position is to work with the Rural Transit Assistance Center's (RTAC) program director and other transit specialists to fulfill the center's goals to provide high quality technical assistance and training to rural transit operators receiving Section 5310 and Section 5311 funding; and to promote public and specialized transportation in rural areas, achieved via the completion of the RTAC's annual overall Work Plan. The major parts of this position's work are to coordinate the outward-facing aspects of RTAC, including marketing and the newsletter. This position will also coordinate events and handle some administrative tasks including the Annual RTAC Roadeo. Tasks May Include

• Supervise the coordination of the activities of the statewide Roadeo
• Develop RTAC Marketing Plan and maintain all other outward-facing communications
• Take a secondary role in providing assistance during the spring conference
• Maintain and update the RTAC website
• Produce and publish the quarterly RTAC newsletter
• Produce the Regional Maintenance Center's workshop / Maintenance Roadeo
• Support other RTAC training and technical assistance events and initiatives
• Provide technical assistance to calls, emails, and other inquiries

WORK LOCATION

Macomb Campus

APPOINTMENT

As soon as possible

MONTHLY WAGE

$4,003-$4,403 (Anticipated starting wage of $4,003)

*This is a restricted position whose continuation beyond June 30, 2027 is contingent upon the renewal of funding support, which is reviewed annually.

Western Illinois University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans, (HMO's, OAP's, QCHP, and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long-Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts (HAS, MCAP, and DCAP), 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans. Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois. Other benefits available to eligible employees include: paid time-off, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Waiver programs, and discounts to the local YMCA.

For a full list of benefits as a WIU employee, please visit our Benefits Homepage: http://www.wiu.edu/vpas/human_resources/benefits/

For questions on benefits, or eligibility, contact our benefits team at [e-mail] or by calling 309-298-1971.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in transportation, geography, business, administration, or other area consistent with the duties of the position.
• A total of one (1) year of experience in project support or creation, business administration, or management for an agency or entity which provides assistance with social services, health, education, transportation, or services for individuals in need.
• Pre-graduation applicants are welcome to apply. In order to be considered for employment the degree must be conferred at the time of application, unless applicant is in the final semester of a degree program; if so, the degree must be conferred at the time of appointment. For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body).

Additional Information

About WIU: http://wiu.edu/about

Since 1899, Western Illinois University has provided outstanding educational opportunities to individuals in west central Illinois and well beyond our region and state. WIU's traditional residential campus in Macomb, Illinois, is the educational, cultural and athletic center of the region, while the WIU-Quad Cities non-residential branch campus in Moline, Illinois, is the only public university in the immediate Quad Cities region. WIU-Macomb, IL: Western's traditional, residential main campus offers a comprehensive slate of undergraduate and graduate programs, including a doctorate in education, and post-baccalaureate certificates. A diverse community in west central Illinois, Macomb features a unique blend of agriculture, industry, service, retail, education, and culture. Macomb serves