Specialist (ASP)

Northeastern offers a rewarding working environment for our students and employees. Our faculty and staff are smart, dedicated people who work to create an excellent urban university experience for bright and motivated students.

Job Summary:

Job Description:

• Interacts in a positive manner with undergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds to provide information about HSPE, EDFN, UCS, and EdD programs and related career choices. Advises students of relevant procedures, deadlines, and resources. Advises students regarding course selection before and during registration periods.

• Meets with students to answer questions and advise for Health, Physical Education, Educational Foundations, Urban Community Studies, and the Educational Doctrine classes. Works with students to complete Major and Minor Declaration forms. Also provides and assists students with forms describing licensure and field placement requirements.

• Advises prospective students and pre-majors regarding transfer credit and course planning prior to admission to a specific program. Evaluates transcripts for transfer of credits, address questions or approvals to Enrollment Services. Establishes an electronic file for each student, updates files as needed, and maintains them for three years after students' graduation. Maintains electronic supply of program materials to meet students' needs. Maintains adequate regular office hours, evening and weekend hours as required.

• Processes course record forms and other forms related to student graduation applications for HSPE, EDFN, and UCS.

• Maintains contact with HSPE, EDFN, UCS, EdD Department Chair and Program Coordinators for current information regarding individual programs. Stays informed of state, university requirements. Provides information about students and students' progress as requested by the Dean, Associate Dean, Department Chairs, Program Coordinators, and CESP Office. Represents HSPE, EDFN, UCS, and EdD at events for potential undergraduate and graduate students such as orientations and open houses.

• Works with other colleges, University programs, and offices across campus (financial aid, career services, health services, etc).

• Develops/maintains electronic data base for undergraduate and graduate students which includes demographic and program status. Updates and verifies the electronic data base multiple times throughout the semester which includes: curriculum sheets, student information, enrollment status, etc. Participates in enrollment management by collaborating with Department Chairs as required. Assists students and faculty with course enrollment. Completes course authorizations for enrollment in designated/approved courses for Health, Physical Education, EDFN, BLBC, and UCS.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimal Qualifications:

A master's degree in any field and a minimum of two years of professional experience in a university or higher education setting are required.

Transcripts:

Copies of unofficial transcripts are accepted; however, official transcripts for all earned degrees will be required of candidates selected for final interviews.

This position requires a background check.

Salary Range

Benefits

University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). Please visit ourEmployee Benefitspage to learn more about our comprehensive benefits packageincluding health, dental, and vision benefits, sick and vacation days, and participation in the State Universities Retirement System.

Northeastern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and invites applications from Women, Minorities, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities, as well as other qualified individuals.Northeastern Illinois University's positions are contingent upon the University's receipt of its State of Illinois appropriation.