Part-Time Prospectus Advisor

Part-Time Prospectus Advisor

Hourly Rate: $28.00

This position is an on-campus, part-time, up-to 19-hours per week appointment based in Champaign, Illinois.

Applications accepted until the position is filled.

The
Prospectus Advisor is a part-time, 19-hours or less
per week position, on a schedule established by the
Director of Student Life. The position requires the ability to communicate
diplomatically and effectively, verbally, and in writing with constituent
groups, including students and community members.

Applicants must submit:

• An online employment application
  
• Cover letter
  
• Resume or CV
  

Essential Job Functions:

• The adviser advisor for
  publication acts as the de facto "managing
  editor," providing hands-on guidance to the student
  editors, and reporters, and podcast
  staff, including:
  
  • Assist The Prospectus staff with developing creative strategies, planning initiatives, and identifying opportunities to generate revenue through print publications, digital content, advertising, sponsorships, and other online platforms.
    
  • Utilize digital media tools, including Mac desktop technology and GarageBand, to support podcast production, audio editing, and content development.
    
  • Collaborate with the Marketing Department to coordinate video production, YouTube content creation, and digital storytelling strategies that expand the reach and engagement of Student Life initiatives and The Prospectus.
    
• Providing training/orientation for student editors, reporters, and podcast staff. Including coordinating with the Prospectus Supervisor to schedule guest speakers.
  
• Collaborating with student editors on editing, providing feedback to reporters, determining story selection, and placement.
  
• Advising student editors, reporters, and podcast staff on matters of media law, ethics, news gathering/reporting techniques, interviewing, APA writing, style, and podcast tips.
  
• Coordinating and collaborating with the Prospectus Supervisor faculty advisor for design to assist students in producing a quality publication both in print and online.
  
• Acting as liaison between Prospectus staff and Student Services, Parkland administration, and faculty/staff who have questions or suggestions about the digital newspaper and podcast.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum
Requirements:

• Associate degree with at least two (2) years of related work experience or combination of education and work experience.
  
• Ability to manage confidential materials judiciously, and in accordance with FERPA and other higher education laws.
  
• Demonstrated excellence with Microsoft Office Suite applications and database management and the ability to learn Parkland information systems and new programs as technology changes.
  
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, ability to communicate accurately and effectively verbally and in writing with diverse constituent groups.
  
• Excellent time management skills, as evidenced by the ability to manage multiple tasks, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
  
• Prospective new hires will successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check with fingerprinting. The background check review includes, but is not limited to, exclusionary offenses per the Illinois School Code and Title IV of the Higher Education Act.
  
• In
  an effort to comply with SURS return-to-work restrictions for employers (40
  ILCS 5/15-139.5), candidates for employment at Parkland College must either not
  be a SURS annuitant or must be willing to suspend his/her SURS annuity upon
  employment. This applies to all SURS annuitants except those receiving their
  annuity under either the Self-Managed Plan (SMP) or by lump sum payment.

Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://www.parkland.edu/careers will not be considered.

Please monitor your email, including spam or junk mail folders, for future correspondence from Parkland College Human Resources.
For further information on the application process, please contact Parkland College Human Resources at 217-351-2220.

Applicants with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process.

Requests may be submitted by contacting Human Resources at 217-351-2220 or by emailing hr@parkland.edu.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. Parkland College is not an E-Verify employer.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Equal Opportunity Employer