Southern Illinois University-CarbondaleCollege or university · Carbondale, IL · 31 open roles

Program Assistant- Campus Outdoor Programs and Sustainability

On Campus, IL · On Campus, ILNon-instructionalPosted Sep 24 · Closes Oct 9
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Where
On Campus, IL · On Campus, IL
Closes
Oct 9, 2026
Posted
Sep 24, 2026
Experience
Entry-level

About this role

Description

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

Examples of Duties

-Assists the Coordinator of Campus Outdoor Programs and Sustainability with all Sustainability Programs for campus entities. This includes program design, risk management, budgeting, staff training and development, the creation of standard operating procedures. Program oversight includes, but isn't limited to, Feeding Our Community, Pumpkin Smash, and Give Before You Go, as well as campus events, tabling, and retreats.-Assist the Coordinator of Campus Outdoor Programs and Sustainability in supervising and training all SIUC student staff. Staff will responsible for programs operated through the Office of Sustainability, the SIU Student Center, and Touch of Nature-Oversee the day to day management of the Office of Sustainability, located in the student Center.-Oversee the Green Fund Grant, including awarding of the grant, tracking grant and project status, and reporting-Oversee and tracking eligibility for the Environmental Ambassador Award-Work independently as well as in a team.-Work of varied schedule of days, weekends, and evenings.-Work outside in all kinds of weather and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.-Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.

Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, or related fields and 1 year demonstrated experience.

Supplemental Information

Illinois Residency Requirement: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.

  • Tips for Completing a Civil Service Application:
  • To be eligible for the role, ensure that your application includes a complete and detailed employment history that highlights your relevant full-time and part-time work experience, including start and end dates of employment.
  • Relevant part-time work experience will count towards the qualifications for this position and will be converted to full-time equivalence to calculate the total length of experience.
  • Upload all official transcripts to meet the educational requirements. If the job description specifies a minimum number of college hours, transcripts are mandatory for the successful processing of your application.
  • Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application, unless the same proof has already been submitted in a previous application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veteran's DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense), NGB22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves).
  • After the position has closed, your application and supporting materials will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications, including any specialty factors associated with this position. Those who qualify will move forward for Civil Service Examination/Testing.
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About Civil Service Examination/Testing: The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of application materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, your application will move forward for examination/testing in which you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. This score will be emailed to the email address noted on your application. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview.

Sponsorship for Work Authorization is not available. For more information visit https://policies.siu.edu/policies/employment-non-us-citizens.php

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an R1 Opportunity University with a statewide economic impact of $2.7 billion dollars. We offer 200+ undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master’s degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties.

The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus, including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits, employee tuition waivers, and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit: https://jobs.siu.edu/.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran. The university will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations.