Operations Manager - Career Development Center (CS27-047)

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition waivers

Life insurance

SURS retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick leave accrual

Holidays

Job summary

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in Edwardsville, IL, is seeking an Operations Manager for the Career Development Center to support employer relations, student programming events, and daily operations. You will manage events, budgets, and program procedures while coordinating with campus partners and staff.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and strong communication, organizational, and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to work effectively with staff, students, and external constituents.
• Ability to organize and multi-task.
• Ability to utilize various computer software packages.
• Ability to work within established university policies and procedures.
• Budget and high level Excel experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides support for employer relations and student programming events and activities including career fairs, events, job postings, interview scheduling, and registrations.
• Assists with event logistics, communications, and day-of operations to support delivery of services and programs, and assists with processing and tracking operations related to departmental activities, events, and registrations.
• Provides expertise and guidance for Career Development Center, Employer Relations & Student Programming activities and procedures.
• Communicates with various students, employers, and campus partners regarding programs, services, and processes.
• Supports daily operations of the programs to include ensuring adherence to department procedures, reviewing event-related expenditures, and assisting with the maintenance of procedures and operational practices that support staff functions and workflow.
• Oversees program budgets.
• Works within established program related systems.
• Reviews and maintains programing related records and budget projections.
• Provides assistance to campus partners on various systems and operation tracking processes.
• Directs the work of student support staff within the unit and provides feedback to departmental leadership on student performance as needed.
• Reviews student work assignments, provides training, and serves as guide for program related policies and procedures.
• Determines student operational coverage needs.
• Assists with student search processes for vacant positions as well as operation related support for staff searches as needed.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Staff collaboration

Multitasking

Software proficiency

Policy compliance

Budget & Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description

Operations Manager - Career Development Center (CS27-047)

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 Operations Manager - Career Development Center (CS27-047) . 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 $1.3billion annual economic impact on the region. Each year, the University's presence generates almost 9,000 additional jobs and more than $250million in labor income for the area.

What You Will Do

• Provides support for employer relations and student programming events and activities including career fairs, events, job postings, interview scheduling, and registrations.
• Assists with event logistics, communications, and day-of operations to support delivery of services and programs, and assists with processing and tracking operations related to departmental activities, events, and registrations.
• Provides expertise and guidance for Career Development Center, Employer Relations & Student Programming activities and procedures.
• Communicates with various students, employers, and campus partners regarding programs, services, and processes.
• Supports daily operations of the programs to include ensuring adherence to department procedures, reviewing event-related expenditures, and assisting with the maintenance of procedures and operational practices that support staff functions and workflow.
• Oversees program budgets.
• Works within established program related systems.
• Reviews and maintains programing related records and budget projections.
• Provides assistance to campus partners on various systems and operation tracking processes.
• Directs the work of student support staff within the unit and provides feedback to departmental leadership on student performance as needed.
• Reviews student work assignments, provides training, and serves as guide for program related policies and procedures.
• Determines student operational coverage needs.
• Assists with student search processes for vacant positions as well as operation related support for staff searches as needed.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

-Bachelor's degree

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skill in oral and written communication
• Ability to work effectively with staff, students, and external constituents
• Ability to organize and multi-task
• Ability to utilize various computer software packages
• Ability to work within established university policies and procedures
• Budget and high level Excel experience

Supplemental Information

Civil Service Information: Civil Service Application - FAQs

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 Drivers 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:5001 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. (Download PDF reader)

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 Securitys 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 veterans status.

We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information, please email [e-mail].

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and visioninsurance;
• Universitytuition waivers(full-time employees receive 100% waiver of tuition)
• Lifeinsurance;
• SURSretirementplan;
• Supplementalretirement savings plans;
• Paid vacation and sick leave accrual;
• Generousholiday schedule/paid holidays;
• WorkLifeprograms;
• 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: https://www.siue.edu/human-resources/benefits

Job Details

• Salary: $41,000.00 - $44,500.00 Annually
• Location: Edwardsville, IL
• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Number: 01464
• Organization: Career Development Center
• Opening Date: 08/31/2026
• Closing Date: 9/14/2026 11:59 PM Central
• FLSA: Determined by Position

Employer Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Address 1040 Rendleman Hall

Edwardsville, Illinois, 62026

Website https://www.siue.edu/

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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