Paraprofessional/Higher Education Focus
About The Position
This position supports IEA’s comprehensive program to recruit, train, organize, and assist higher education members and leaders. The role involves initiating, planning, and conducting training and development, gathering and communicating information, and collaborating within a team environment. The paraprofessional will also work independently to accomplish assigned duties and assist in planning and promotion of IEA-NEA programs and policies. Direct logistical, clerical, record-keeping, and budget-tracking support to the Higher Education Council is a key function, as is gathering, organizing, and submitting data related to higher education agencies and programs. The role requires strong interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills, along with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Requirements
- Minimum high school diploma, business college or college desirable
- Above average ability in keyboarding, spelling, composition and math skills
- Capable of efficiently handling telephone requests
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Knowledge and ability to perform basic office accounting functions
- Personal computer and other basic office machine experience or training, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite and Web browsers, required
- Ability to interact effectively with members, IEA-NEA leadership and staff is essential
- Valid driver’s license required
Responsibilities
- Initiates, plans, and conducts / assists with training and development for leaders and members.
- Gathers, organizes, and communicates information to staff, members and leaders about the IEA Higher Education program and services.
- Works, plans, and collaborates as part of a team.
- Works independently to accomplish the duties listed in the job description and the assigned components of the plan developed by the team.
- Assists in planning and promotion of IEA-NEA programs, initiatives and policies through both independent work and collaboration with other IEA-NEA departments in the interest of higher education members and the Higher Education Council.
- Provides direct logistical, clerical, record-keeping, and budget-tracking support to the Higher Education Council.
- Gathers, organizes and submits data so that IEA-NEA programs and policies can be implemented and maintained. This includes information related to / disseminated by state and national higher education agencies, boards, associations including but not limited to State University Retirement System, Illinois Community College Board, Illinois Board of Higher Education, National Council for Higher Education, and other higher education programs and activities that affect IEA-NEA higher education members and assists the council in developing a strategic response.
- Works in conjunction with all relevant IEA departments and programs to gather, organize, and analyze membership data and disseminates that information to the Higher Education Council for its use in decision-making.
- Demonstrates a high degree of interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrates in-depth problem solving and analysis skills.
- Performs other appropriate duties as assigned by manager.
- Assists with the development and execution of conferences and Higher Education Council meetings.
- Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and creating a culture of belonging and teamwork.
Benefits
- Salary range - $21.90 per hour to $33.14 per hour
- A benefits summary can be found at https://ieanea.org/about/employment/ under Salary & Benefit Summaries, Associate Staff - Grade 3.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
