Open Faculty/Staff Positions

Morning Edition Host

Illinois Public Media

Copy check. Audio check. Mic check. “This is Morning Edition from Illinois Public Media,” you say as you welcome thousands of Illinoisans to a new day. If you get a kick out of saying those words and bringing fresh news and forecasts to listeners on Champaign-Urbana’s most-listened-to radio stations, this job is for you!

IPM is hiring a new Morning Edition host for the first time in nearly eight years. We are the NPR and PBS member station at the flagship University of Illinois. Our AM station is celebrating its 101st year on-air! Our FM station and App also have strong listenership. This position is one of our most prominent on-air voices, and we’re searching for someone who’s informed, inquisitive, authentic, and connected to the local, state and world community. They will also conduct arts/entertainment interviews as part of a weekly Morning Edition segment.

Job Summary

The Morning Edition Host & Reporter serves as local host of Morning Edition and other radio and television programs/specials as assigned. They will run the board, as well as host breaks during the news magazine. They will also pitch and produce interviews with newsmakers and occasionally help out with reporting.

Duties & Responsibilities

Serve as on-air local host and board operator of NPR’s Morning Edition, Illinois Public Media’s most listened to daily radio show. Establish rapport with listeners and delivers important information in a clear, concise, authentic, accurate and personable manner. Consistently deliver a professional, friendly and conversational on-air presentation that fits seamlessly into NPR’s Morning Edition. Prepare newscasts, interviews, sports, weather and other material for delivery during the program. Create interviews and spot news stories for air as well as IllinoisNewsroom.org and will.illinois.edu (including text, photo, audio and video). Keep up to date on issues in a variety of local and regional topics and connects national and regional stories to the local audience. Fill-in for other radio/TV show hosts as needed.
Serve as on-air host and associate producer of weekly arts/entertainment show. Pitch and produce 2way interviews with studio guests who are part of topical arts and entertainment events in Champaign/Urbana, Danville, Decatur, Bloomington/Normal and surrounding areas. Work with show producer, audio engineers, News & Public Affairs Director, other reporters/hosts and contributors to include other segments like a weekly calendar. Also, produce snippets of the program that can air on Morning Edition and All Things Considered to promote the program.
Fill-in for other news magazine and talk show hosts as needed. Participate in pledge drive trainings and as pledge talent during fund drives. Participate in marketing activities, community engagement projects and other audience interactions as assigned on behalf of Illinois Public Media.

Physical Demands

Standing : Occasionally
Walking : Occasionally
Stairs : Frequently
Sitting : Constantly
Talking : Constantly
Hearing : Constantly
Repetitive Motions : Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination : Frequently
Visual Acuity : Frequently

Working Conditions

Extreme cold : Rarely
Extreme heat : Rarely
Humidity : Rarely
Wet : Rarely
Noise : Rarely
Hazards : Rarely
Temperature Changes : Rarely
Inclement Weather : Rarely
Work Outdoors : Rarely

Additional Physical Demands

The AM News Host is an essential position and may be required to be on-site when reduced staffing has been declared by the University of Illinois due to severe weather or other emergency-related circumstances. The AM News Host works in a normal office setting. Some responsibilities will require the reporter/anchor to work in the radio and television broadcasting studios. The AM News Host should also be comfortable traveling to various off-site locations, greeting the public, and participating in meetings and conferences in various venues.

Minimum Qualifications

Any one or any combination totaling three (3) years (36 months) of the following types of preparation:
     A. progressively more responsible work experience in the production and presentation of radio or television programs, social media, and/or print or online journalism
     B. vocational training in radio and/or television production, journalism, social media, news or feature writing and/or announcing or closely related fields
     C. college course work in radio/television, journalism, social media, news or feature writing or closely related fields
        • 60 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
        • 75 semester hours equals one (1) year and six (6) months (18 months)
        • 90-semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
        • 120 semester hours or a Bachelor’s degree equals three (3) years (36 months)

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, broadcasting or related field
Two years' experience in broadcast script writing
Three years live, on-air radio or TV anchoring experience, public broadcasting
Reporting experience in broadcast media and web preferred
Management experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to edit audio with Adobe Audition
Ability to add content to the website’s CMS
Voice-delivery training
Skilled at Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Access, and Lync)
Current and valid United States Driver’s License
Extensive knowledge of local, regional and national current events and issues
Ability to write accurately, clearly and concisely for broadcast and web
Ability to anchor a broadcast news program with a confident, intelligent and friendly manner
Ability to interact effectively with people from all walks of life
Familiarity with libel rules, social media policies and best practices and the codes of ethics adopted by Illinois Public Media

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 4521 - Media Writer/Producer/Announcer I position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 5/29/2023. Salary is commensurate with experience.

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS website at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on April 28,2023. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Cassie Kenton, cass3188@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1016435
Job Category: Technical
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

Admissions & Records Officer

College of Media

The College of Media is seeking to hire an Admissions & Records Officer responsible for the data management and record keeping regarding all undergraduate students in the College of Media.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversee the electronic degree auditing system, which includes encoding the degree audits, mapping transfer and study abroad courses, and ensuring all courses are accurately reflected in student degree audits for all College of Media students.
Maintain and process student data in Banner and Undergraduate Records (UGR). This includes but is not limited to college/curriculum codes, academic standing status, Dean’s List status, Expected Graduation Dates, and registration holds.
Provide student and program data and reports for internal and external use as appropriate. Reports are provided in regularly occurring cycles and as requested by units. Utilize programs such as Business Objects, Mobius, UGR, DMI, and Banner to gather information and generate reports.
Certify degrees for all undergraduate students in the College of Media by reviewing records for completion, updating Banner with student graduation status, and contacting students to follow up on any issues.
Create and maintain webforms to be used internally in the College of Media.
Assist with the academic standing review process by identifying students whose records need personal review and updating student status after review is complete.
Retrieve and organize student data records used to determine James Scholar certifications, Dean’s List certifications, and other honors eligibility.
Provide information and data regarding college and campus policies, regulations, procedures, and guidelines. Ensure policies are being followed throughout the College.
Provide back up support to front desk when support associate is away, including answering and phone calls and greeting visitors.
Support the intercollege transfer (ICT) process by updating majors and expected graduation dates as admissions decisions are made.
Monitor online grade change system and adjust student attributes as necessary with updated grades.
Serve as liaison for College of Media to data and records units within the Office of the Registrar.
Review and update data maintenance and storage processes within the Student Services Center to ensure data is secure and processes meet university standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1) High school diploma or equivalent.

2) Any one or combination totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the categories below:

a) course work in any discipline as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:

30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
60 semester hours or an Associate’s Degree equals eighteen months (18 months)
90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
120 semester hours or a Bachelor’s degree equals three (3) years (36 months)

b) work experience in administrative support, admissions and enrollment, customer service, public relations, records management, or closely related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in admissions, records, registration and/or closely related experience in an educational setting.
Experience with student record databases.
Experience using Business Objects and Windows-based applications such as Microsoft Access database applications and Microsoft Excel spreadsheet applications.
University of Illinois experience with daily interactions with its students.
Undergraduate Records (UGR) and Banner (or similar student records/academic progress audit programs) or other student records databases in a college-level academic student affairs office.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated ability to respond to concerns, motivations, and learning patterns of undergraduate students.
Ability to work with computer database applications.
Demonstrated ability and commitment to working with culturally diverse groups.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
Extensive knowledge of admission, student registration, student records, census, and catalog schedule data in the Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) (or similar program) and of querying data in the EDW to create reports.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service Admissions and Records Officer position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the closing date. Salary is commensurate with experience. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on April 25, 2023. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Jane Dowler, dowler@illinois.edu or 217-333-2351. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

Requisition ID: 1016940

Job Category: Education & Student Services

Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

Office Support Associate

College of Media

The College of Media is seeking to hire an Office Support Associate to provide fully in -person customer service, reception, and clerical support to the Student Services Center, College of Media.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides front-line reception and customer service support for the College of Media, including clerical and reception responsibilities for the Student Services Center, the Dean’s Office, and other College of Media units, as needed. Greets visitors, answers the Student Services Center and College of Media phone, monitors voicemail and email. Handles inquiries, requests, and problems, and determines the appropriate course of action.
Plans and implements the spring College of Media Convocation Ceremony and the fall graduation celebration, working with the Senior Assistant Dean for Student Services.
Supports Assistant and Senior Assistant Dean for Student Services with reservations, purchasing, and other needs related to student programming. Maintains complete and accurate records of fiscal transactions.
Assists the College of Media with special projects on an as needed basis, including, but not limited to coordinating mailings and materials for prospective students, assisting academic advisors with preparations for New Student Registration, and other projects throughout the College.
Maintains the SSC administration’s calendar and the advisors’ schedules, scheduling meetings and appointments, making changes as needed and notifying affected staff of deadlines.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent.
Any one or combination totaling eighteen (18) months from the categories below:
1. College coursework in any curriculum as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
  - 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
  - Associate’s Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
2. Work experience performing office/clerical activities, including the use of computer systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent telephone and other communication skills and spirit of collaboration. Contacts are with all levels of university, campus, and college by phone and in person.
Demonstrated proficiency in working with business applications including but not limited to Banner, P-card, Eddie, Chrome River.
Knowledge of office procedures and office files, as well as university policies and procedures regarding students and apply that knowledge to the job.
Attention to detail, maintain organization, and follow-through are necessary. This position is responsible for accuracy, content, format and timeliness of completion of assignments.
Ability to learn to use programs such as Undergraduate Records, Handshake, WebTools, and Survey Monkey.
Proficiency in using the Travel & Expense Management system (TEM).
Ability to work in an in-person office environment.
Must be proficient at using Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Skype, Word, Excel).
Knowledge of the organizational structure of the University.
The ability to assess workload and to establish priorities is essential.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time civil service Office Support Associate position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the closing date. Salary is commensurate with experience. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Jane Dowler, dowler@illinois.edu or 217-333-2351. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

Requisition ID: 1016896

Job Category: Administrative Support

Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

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