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Associate Director, Katie School of Insurance and Risk Management

University/Agency Illinois State University
Civil Service Classification Program Coordinator
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Posting Duration 6/30/2025 - 8/15/2025
Probationary Period 12 months

Job Description

The role of the Associate Director is to connect industry to students and students to industry. This is done through coordinating co-curricular activities that engage students with industry, including conferences, field trips, mentors, internships, job shadowing, and other networking events. The Associate Director serves as a communication liaison between industry professionals and students and as an advocate for the program while conducting events.

Additional Information
The Katie School of Insurance and Risk Management’s mission is to preparation future industry leaders by supporting strong industry involvement with our students, innovative teaching and cocurricular experiences, and applied research.

University Benefit Highlights:
- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time

For more University Benefit information: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/ 

Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/insurance/


Qualifications

Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
Five years of work experience performing work in insurance, risk management, and/or financial services
Completion of a professional designation (CPCU, CIC, ARM, etc.)
The following skills and/or abilities:
a. Ability to work with undergraduate students
b. Ability to engage with and develop network of insurance industry professionals
c. Ability to present in public and small groups
d. Ability to assess student learning form co-curricular programming
Preferred Qualifications
Master of Business Administration


Salary

$7,800 - $8,200 per month


Links

ISU Jobs Website


Contact Information


University/Agency Illinois State University
Department/College Human Resources
Contact Kira Shelton
Phone Number 309-438-8311
Address
Comments Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without ISU sponsorship. Sponsorship for work authorization will not be considered for this position.

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.

College or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below.

Proof that you have completed a relevant professional designation (CPCU, CIC, ARM, etc.) must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive full consideration. This documentation can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below.

To be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation such as a DD-214 must be submitted prior to the application deadline.

Transcripts, professional designation documentation, and/or military service documentation may be emailed, faxed, or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline:

Email: kgshelt@ilstu.edu
Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Kira Shelton
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300

The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview. The active register for this classification will be voided when the position is filled.

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. If hired, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days from the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois driver’s license or a valid State of Illinois ID card. Failure