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Coordinator of Student Services

University/Agency Illinois State University
Civil Service Classification Program Coordinator
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Posting Duration 7/7/2026 - 7/22/2026
Probationary Period 12 months

Job Description

The Coordinator of Student Services directs student health and safety compliance and admissions processes at Mennonite College of Nursing. The role ensures students meet all clinical and regulatory requirements, including immunizations, background checks, drug screenings, and related compliance tracking, while coordinating communication with clinical partners. The role coordinates admissions and readmissions processes, collaborating with university stakeholders to manage application procedures, maintaining accurate communications, and supporting the evaluation and onboarding of qualified students.

The Coordinator of Student Services also provides advising support for a subset of nursing students.

Additional Information
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

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/


Qualifications

Required Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any field.
2. Five (5) years (60 months) of full-time (or part-time equivalent) professional level experience in higher education in areas such as admission, academic advising, administration, immunization compliance, or closely related area.
3. Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing.
4. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications
1. Master's degree.


Salary

$65,000 - $70,000 annual


Links

ISU Jobs Website


Contact Information


University/Agency Illinois State University
Department/College Human Resources
Contact Mackenzie Chapman
Phone Number 309-438-8311
Address
Comments Special Instructions for Applicants
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 in order to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below. In order to be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation, such as a DD214, must be submitted prior to the application deadline.

Transcripts and/or DD-214 paperwork may be faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline:

Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Mackenzie Chapman
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 to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.

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 a