Extra Help - Means Center Operations Coordinator

Title: Extra Help - Means Center Operations Coordinator
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Masters of Business Administration

The Means Center Operations Coordinator will work with students to mentor and coach them through idea generation and then startup of small business ventures. The Operations Coordinator will also organize and supervise small and large events on campus that may feature entrepreneurs from the community or alumni who make campus presentations. The Operations Coordinator will also organize student competitions and supervise award distribution and spending.

Benefits include time away from work  for eligible employees and the option to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan

$15.00 per hour

1. MBA or PhD/DBA in Business
2. Minimum of 10 years work experience in teaching undergraduate entrepreneurship courses or equivalent courses that contain entrepreneurship concepts and theories.
3. Proven abilities to organize and coordinate both small and large campus events.
4. Proven ability to work in a collegial manner with administration, alumni, and community leaders.
5. Knowledge of accounting, budgets, and Foundation operations.

Up to 20 hours per week

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods.
2. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.

March 2026

Resume

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Certification of Retirement Annuity

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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.

Extra Help employees may only work up to 28 hours per week for all University employment and are paid for hours worked only. Extra Help employment does not guarantee permanent placement. Extra Help employees may only work up to 900 total hours.

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.

Colette Homan
Human Resources
309-438-8848
cshoman@ilstu.edu

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383 . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311 .