Clerical Positions

Data Assistant
Department: Advancement Services
Employment Type: Regular Employment Only
Job Starts: February 16, 2013

Assist Data Coordinator with the maintenance of NIU's alumni and donor database. Process updates received via return mail, departments, constituents, and various other sources. Evaluate and track updates. Work on independent projects related to database cleansing and records maintenance.

Student Work
Department: College of Law, Dean's Office
Employment Type: Work-Study Employment Only
Job Starts: June 03, 2013

Perform a wide variety of clerical support for the Office of the Dean, and support offices. Tasks may include computer work, generating financial forms, filing, deliveries around campus, and other miscellaneous responsibilities.

Paraprofessional Positions

Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader
Department: ACCESS
Employment Type: Regular Employment Only
Job Starts: January 15, 2013

Prefer Junior or Senior standing, Require overall GPA of 3.00 or above, prefer an A but could have received a B grade in Math 108,109,110, 101; or Chem 110,210; or Accounting 206 or 207. Very good interpersonal and communication skills are required.

Annual Fund Caller- FALL/SPRING/SUMMER
Department: Annual Fund
Employment Type: Regular Employment Only
Job Starts: May 14, 2012

Annual Fund callers contact alumni and friends of Northern Illinois University through the Huskie Telefund in an effort to update alumni records, provide information on current events at NIU, create strong connections between alumni and friends of NIU and the University, and to solicit funds for Northern Illinois University.

Part Time Child Care Teachers
Department: Center
Employment Type: Regular Employment Only
Job Starts: April 02, 2012

part time teachers needed to work with children 6 weeks to 12 years in a fun, loving, caring and nurturing environment. Providing developmentally appropriate activity's for children.

Life Drawing Model
Department: School of Art
Employment Type: Regular Employment Only
Job Starts: April 16, 2013

This is a nude modeling position for Life Drawing classes. Both male and female models are needed for various shifts M-Th. Option to return in the Fall. Please visit the Fine Arts Office, VAB 414, for more info. Hours: M-F 8-12, 1-4:30.

Service Positions

Learning Center Assistant
Department: Learning Center
Employment Type: Regular Employment Only
Job Starts: June 17, 2013

Help run the Computer Lab: Network PC's, and Scanner. Circulate Books, Media and Equipment. Learn to run our Video Conference Network. And, assist faculty and students in a variety of projects from editing video to laminating. We are seeking students who are personable, service- oriented, and have lots of initative to work in the Learning Center.

Part-time teachers and Substitutes
Department: Education
Employment Type: Regular Employment Only
Job Starts: May 20, 2013

We are in interested in hiring part-time teachers and substitute teachers for Summer semester 2013. Teachers and substitutes will provide children 6 weeks to 12 years old with a safe and nurturing environment. They will assist in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities. .

Event Crew
Department: Event Production Services
Employment Type: Regular Employment Only
Job Starts: August 15, 2013

Event Production Services (EPS) is a student-run production service at NIU. EPS is looking for new crew members to assist in the production of a wide range of events including, but not limited to, concerts, fashion shows, and dances. We produce over 120 events a year for the University, many of which are sponsored by the Campus Activities Board, Student Association and Residence Hall Association.

Upward Bound Tutor/Counselor
Department: Office of Precollegiate Programs
Employment Type: Regular Employment Only
Job Starts: October 01, 2012

The Upward Bound Program is accepting applications for Tutors. Must be available at least two afternoons (2-6 or 7 pm) Monday – Thursday. Must be able to tutor high school students in core academic subjects; transportation provided to/from Rockford or Aurora. Apply in person at Stevenson South A-Tower, left of elevators. Call 753-1867 with questions.

Box Office Seller
Department: School of Theatre and Dance
Employment Type: Regular and Work-Study Employment
Job Starts: August 14, 2013

This position will be responsible for processing and selling tickets to theatre and dance performances during afternoons and some weekend and evening hours. Other duties include use of credit card swipes, answering phones, and specialized ticketing software, processing ticket and subscription orders via phone and email, and activities related to the marketing and publicity of theatrical and subscriber events.

Animal Caretaker
Department: Biological Sciences
Employment Type: Regular Employment Only
Job Starts: May 15, 2013

Animal caretaker will be responsible for feeding chickens, egg collection, cleaning of the chicken house and record keeping.

America Reads Tutor
Department: Education-Literacy Clinic
Employment Type: Regular Employment Only
Job Starts: June 10, 2013

Tutors work one-on-one for 50 minute sessions with elementary school students ( K4-5th grade) once a week at the Literacy Clinic. Clinic : Tutors must be able to create individualized lesson plans for each student, use materials (provided by the clinic) that effectively fit the reading level and learning style of each student, give parents periodic updates and suggestions for their student, decorate their tutoring rooms and administer standardized assessments for progress and tracking purposes . In school: Tutors are under the direction of the teacher of the classroom that they are assigned to. Tutoring may be in the form of pullout sessions or helping the teacher in the normal class.group setting. *Please do not contact the Literacy Clinic* If you have any questions or concerns you may e-mail americareads@niu.edu

Graphic Designer
Department: Event Production Services
Employment Type: Regular and Work-Study Employment
Job Starts: August 15, 2013

Event Production Services (EPS) is a student-run production group at NIU. We are looking for new designers to assist in the production of marketing & web/social media for events & departments on campus. We produce over 120 events a year for the University, many of which are sponsored by the Campus Activities Board, Student Association and Residence Hall Association.

Technical Positions

Website-Technology Specialist
Department: Orientation & First-Year Experience
Employment Type: Regular Employment Only
Job Starts: November 01, 2012

POSITION DESCRIPTION Orientation & First-Year Experience (OFYE) serves new students and families in their transition to Northern Illinois University. We value each student, and are committed to promoting their academic, social, and personal development by connecting and engaging them with the NIU community. The Website-Technology Specialist position maintains and develops NIU Orientation & First-Year Experience websites, designs publications, and troubleshoots technology issues.

Residential Trainer
Department: Group Home, Community Supports
Employment Type: Regular Employment Only
Job Starts: September 11, 2012

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: 1. Teach and supervise clients: a. Provide client orientation. b. Identify client needs and assess their skill levels. c. Teach, supervise, and assist clients as needed; promote client independence. d. Teach, supervise and assist clients with safety and evacuation procedures. e. Teach and assist clients in budgeting and money management. f. Promote and maintain a safe and healthy home environment; teach and provide good housekeeping skills g. Provide and teach meal preparation, cooking, menu planning, shopping skills. h. Promote client integration into the community. i. Provide guidance to clients in managing their personal affaires. j. Communicate with clients as to perform job functions effectively. k. Plan and supervise leisure activities. l. Assist clients in reconciling problems related to the services you are providing. m. Assist clients’ self-administration of medications. n. Assist clients with personal care as needed. o. Exercise good judgment and patience in working with clients. p. Use a fading support schedule as clients gain skills. 2. Arrange for or provide client transportation as assigned. Teach the use of public transportation. 3. Advocate and protect clients’ health, safety, welfare, and personal well-being: a. Implement emergency and safety plans. b. Monitor client’s health; provide or seek proper care for illness and injury. c. Ensure home and client bedrooms are safe, clean and reflect client interests. d. Assist client with maintaining contact with friends and family. e. Teach and provide problem solving techniques. 4. Record Keeping: a. Maintain timely and accurate records of client activities detailing assistance provided. b. Maintain timely and accurate reporting forms, progress notes, financial records, medical records, time sheets or other reports required. 5. Communication: a. Effectively communicate, verbally and in writings, with clients, staff, managers, and client guardian/family. b. Inform your supervisor of problems, important events, needs, concerns, and developments on a regular basis. This includes equipment, building and vehicle issues. c. Establish a positive relationship and rapport with clients. 6. Cooperation: a. Maintain a cooperative relationship with clients, parents/guardians, other agencies, co-workers, and other departments to foster productive teamwork and accomplish goals. b. Maintain a cooperative, professional example while assisting clients at their home and in the community. 7. Comply with all applicable work rules, policies, procedures, accrediting and/or licensing regulations and guidelines. 8. Implement behavior intervention techniques. 9. Maintain First Aid and CPR certification. 10. Perform the following client service related duties as assigned: a. Participate in the development of, and implement the clients’ Individual Service Plan (ISP) and behavior plan. b. Attend Community Support (CST) and Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) staffings or other meetings as assigned. c. Complete for clients, those tasks they are unable to do for themselves-including cleaning, cooking personal care tasks. d. Once authorized, assist clients with medication administration; including authorized treatments (types could include: catheter, colostomy, feeding tube, nebulizer etc.) OTHER DUTIES: 1. Assist in taking residents to medical appointments. 2. Perform other duties as assigned.

IT Assistant
Department: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Employment Type: Regular and Work-Study Employment
Job Starts: May 13, 2013

Assist College IT staff. Duties include delivering and installing new computer systems, Formatting old systems for surplus, and setting up new and old systems for delivery. Additional duties involve imaging of computer lab systems. This position is up to 20 hours per week during semesters and up to 37.5 hours between semesters.

Machine Shop Assistant
Department: College of Engineering
Employment Type: Regular Employment Only
Job Starts: March 20, 2013

This position will assist College of Engineering machine shop staff in all areas of support. Duties include, use of general types of machine tools including milling machines, lathes and other machine tools. Additional duties involve monitoring the manufacturing lab and assisting students with projects.

Materials Camp Help
Department: College of Engineering
Employment Type: Regular Employment Only
Job Starts: July 16, 2013

CEET is co-sponsoring the ASM Materials Camp for Teachers. July 22-26, 2013. The student workers will assist and interact with non-NIU Instructors, Industry Partners, and Teacher Delegates (Middle and High School Teachers attending this Camp) with set up (facilities and equipment), demonstrations, lab experiments, clean up, and inventory in Structure/Properties and Materials Analysis Laboratories (EB143) and in the classroom/demonstration area (EB354 & 358). Student Workers will act as hosts/tour guides representing NIU and CEET. Student Workers will be able to sit in on the camp and learn about Engineering Materials (Metals, Ceramics, Polymers, and Composites) when not needed elsewhere. Camp is approximately equivalent to a 2-1/2 semester hour Materials Engineering Course. Good addition to a resume.

HSC IT Associate
Department: Holmes Student Center
Employment Type: Regular Employment Only
Job Starts: May 22, 2013

Year Round Position Please visit the following website for Job requirements and description: http://www.hsc.niu.edu/hsc/employment/index.shtml

Evening Smart Classroom tech support
Department: Media Technical Services
Employment Type: Work-Study Employment Only
Job Starts: August 22, 2013

Provide technical help to instructors having problems using equipment in DuSable and Reavis smart classrooms,instructor station cleaning and maintenance and evening room closure. Available two nights a week 3:30 to 9:30 and alternate Fridays 3:30 to 6:30.

Clery Act Information

NIU provides information regarding campus security, personal and fire safety, including topics such as: crime prevention, emergency response procedures, and crime reporting policies, in addition to crime and fire statistics for the most recent three calendar years. The Annual Security Report containing security and safety information is available at www.safety.niu.edu or by contacting the Office of General Counsel at ph. number 815-753-1719. The Annual Fire Safety Report is available at www.firesafety.niu.edu or by contacting the Environmental Health & Safety Department at 815-753-0404.

Department of Public Safety
Office of Admissions
Human Resource Services.

This disclosure is in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Act (20 USC 1092 (f)).