First Star ISU Academy Overnight Staff

Title: First Star ISU Academy Overnight Staff
Employee Classification: Student Help Regular
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: School of Social Work

The First Star ISU Academy is a college-preparatory program for high school foster youth with the aim of preparing for successful matriculation into 2- or 4-year colleges and universities. The Academy strives to keep youth on track for high school graduation, prepare them for higher education, and equip them with the skills to successfully transition to adulthood. The youth, referred to as Scholars, spend two-weeks living on the university campus (Summer Immersion Program), and they return one Saturday per month during the school year (Saturday Academies). While on campus, the Scholars attend academic classes, participate in life skills workshops, and explore college life.

Overnight Staff play a critical role in the success of the 2-week Summer Immersion Program, held on ISU's campus. Overnight Staff are responsible for supervision of the Scholars between 11:30PM and 6:30AM from Sunday, June 1, 2025 through Friday, June 13, 2025. The Overnight Staff report to the Academy Director and Program Coordinator. Overnight Staff are expected to work approximately 28-35 hours per week (this includes weekends). Housing is not provided for Overnight Staff.

Duties include, but not limited to, handling emergency situations, enforcing university policies and procedures, securing doors and conducting hourly rounds, ensuring a smooth transition with morning staff, assisting with programming documentation as well as other assigned duties.

All Overnight Staff are expected to attend a mandatory 2-day paid training scheduled for the following days: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 and Thursday, May 15, 2025, and a mandatory Scholar/Caregiver summer orientation on Saturday, May 17, 2025. College Coaches are also expected to attend Scholar campus move-in Sunday, June 1, 2025 and move out on Saturday, June 14, 2025 (which is our awards ceremony).

Job Responsibilities:
* Conduct hallway checks throughout the night and document that Scholars are in their rooms
* Respond to Scholar problems or concerns that occur during the night
* Ensure a smooth transition of nightly activities and incidents to the morning staff
* Ensure compliance with the Academy's and university's code of conduct
* Assist with program planning and event documentation

General Staff Rules & Policies:
* No visitors are permitted while staff member is on duty
* The possession and/or use of drugs or alcoholic beverages is strictly forbidden during the Summer Immersion Program, while with the Scholars or in the residence halls
* No smoking is allowed while with the Scholars, in the residence halls, or in view of the Scholars
* Invitations to/connections with Scholars on Social Media must maintain a high level of professionalism, congruent with University ethics policy and minors on campus policy

Student employees are eligible to participate in the University's 403(b) Plan. More information can be found here.

$16.20/hour

* Must be able to stay awake between the hours of 11:30PM and 6:30AM
* Must be reliable, organized, responsible, thorough and able to follow written and oral directions
* Ability to think critically on the job and problem solve as needed
* Ability to maintain confidentiality
* Must have good crisis intervention skills, strong communication skills and writing skills
* Must have completed at least two years of undergraduate education
* Ability to work as a team member with Academy staff, other College Coaches, and campus staff
* Ability to pass a Level 2 background check

* Previous work experience with youth, preferred

28-35 hours per week (this includes weekends)

Must be able to complete the following with or without reasonable accommodations:
1. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.

May 2025

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Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Applications will be reviewed immediately, with a priority deadline of March 15, 2025, and a closing deadline of April 1, 2025.

Ms. Tameka Thompson, Academy Director
tfthom1@ilstu.edu
309-438-5841
First Star ISU Academy

Dr. Deneca Avant, Executive Director
dwinfre@ilstu.edu
309-438-4498

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.

In addition, all appointments are contingent upon proof of eligibility for employment at Illinois State University to perform the required duties described above on your scheduled start date. The Immigration and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires all new employees to file an I-9 in person and no later than three days from the beginning of employment. This may be accomplished within the department or through Human Resources. A list of the types of documentation you will be expected to provide is available at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents. Failure to comply with this law will result in cancellation of your appointment.

Illinois State University, as your employer, is required by federal law to ensure proper tax withholding from wages and to ensure that the required reporting of employee wages, withholding, and employment taxes is accurate. For this reason, every employee must have a valid Social Security Number registered with the University at the time of employment and/or as soon after as possible, but no later than 45 days from the start date. Failure to comply with this law may result in cancellation of your appointment.

Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on-campus employment for all positions held.

International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of on-campus employment when the university is in session but may work more when the university is not in session. International students should contact the Office of International Studies and Programs for guidance if they have questions concerning employment restrictions.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.