Springfield Extra Help - Mennonite College of Nursing

Illinois State University; Illinois; On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Plan

Paid time away

Job summary

Illinois State University—Springfield is seeking staff to support day-to-day operations at the Mennonite College of Nursing location. The role offers flexible hours during fall and spring semesters and requires excellent communication with ISU constituents.

The position is part-time, pays $18.00 to $20.00 per hour, and includes benefits such as time away and participation in the 403(b) plan. Starting date is October 2026, with 16 hours per week scheduled between 8am and 4:30pm on weekdays.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Exceptional communication skills and strong organizational skills.
• Attention to detail; dependability.
• Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Good interpersonal skills for dealing effectively and cooperatively with faculty, staff, students, and public.
• Ability to perform routine office work using basic clerical skills.
• Adhere to high ethical standards, using good judgment, confidentiality, and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations at the Springfield site.
• Interact with a variety of ISU constituents with excellent communication.
• Handle routine clerical tasks and maintain orderly records.
• Uphold confidentiality and ethical standards in all duties.
• Be flexible with hours and assist during peak periods during fall/spring.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Ability to understand complex topics

Clerical tasks

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Title: Springfield Extra Help - Mennonite College of Nursing
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Mennonite College of Nursing

Job Summary

Mennonite College of Nursing is accepting applications to support the day-to-day operations at the Springfield location during the traditional fall and spring semesters. This position has flexible hours and requires excellent communication skills to interact with a variety of internal and external ISU constituents.

Additional Information

Benefits include time away from work for eligible employees and the option to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Required Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent
• Exceptional communication skills and strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail; dependability
• Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information
• Good interpersonal skills for dealing effectively and cooperatively with faculty, staff, students, and public
• Ability to perform routine office work using basic clerical skills
• Adhere to high ethical standards, using good judgment, confidentiality, and discretion

Work Hours

16 hours per week between 8am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Occasional events may be outside these hours.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without reasonable accommodations:

• Remain at workstation for extended periods.
• Effectively communicate on a daily basis.

Proposed Starting Date

October 2026

Required Applicant Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Reference List

Optional Applicant Documents

• Certification of Retirement Annuity

Special Instructions for Applicants

This position does not qualify for student employment.

Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for Illinois State University in the United States. Illinois State University will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. Illinois State University is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Illinois State University.

Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

Extra Help employees may only work up to 28 hours per week for all University employment and are paid for hours worked only. Extra Help employment does not guarantee permanent placement. Extra Help employees may only work up to 900 total hours.

Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois.

Contact Information for Applicants

Mackenzie Chapman

Human Resources

309-438-3092

[e-mail]

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at [phone]. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at [phone].