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Job Description

The Thesis and Dissertation Associate’s role is to complete formatting checks for thesis and dissertation submissions each semester and provide students and committee members with feedback of required corrections to adhere to Graduate School and University guidelines. This position is also responsible for maintaining accurate records related to student progress milestones, providing workshops on the thesis/dissertation process, and processing final submission of thesis and dissertation documents. This individual will provide support to students and faculty by serving as the point of contact for thesis and dissertation related questions.

Additional Information
The Graduate School fosters high quality graduate education at Illinois State University through strategic leadership and administration, providing services for students and faculty, and serving as a valued resource to the greater University community. Illinois State University is classified as a Carnegie Doctoral/Research institution.

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 or equivalent degree
Knowledge of APA and MLA style formats
Extensive understanding of the creation and editing of all sections of advanced research papers, charts, and graphs using Word
Advanced computer knowledge and skills, including working with Word, Excel, and database software
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to carry out projects and daily assignments in a timely, efficient, accurate, and independent manner
Experience with managing several projects at once, with coinciding deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent oral and written communication using correct grammar, correct spelling, and mature and professional style
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills and the ability to work with faculty, students, and the public under pressure
Ability to work with interruptions in a multi-functional office
Prompt, reliable, and professional at all times
Detail oriented
Ability to handle sensitive documents with discretion and judgment

Salary

$20.61 - $24.78 per hour, combined with an excellent benefit package

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. 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 and/or military service documentation may be faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline: 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.