2025-08-05
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Other
/yr
employee
contract
Edwardsville
Illinois
62026
United States
Positio Title: Program Assistant - CCAMPIS (CS26-038)
Location: Edwardsville, IL
Apply Before: 00921
Department: Early Childhood Ctr
FLSA: Determined by Position
Description: Description
To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Program Assistant - CCAMPIS (AP26-015). As a premier metropolitan university, SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive, broad-based education and enriched by hands-on research opportunities, SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities.
Why SIUE?
Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $471 million annual economic impact on the region. Each year, the University's presence generates almost 9,000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.
What You Will Do
This position is being established as part of the Child Care Access Means Parents in School Program (CCAMPIS) grant requirements. This position will assist in supporting a Department of Education grant funded program at the university that supports the needs of low-income students with children. The CCAMPIS grant is designed to support low income student parents by connecting them to child care resources and parenting support as a way to support student retention, persistence and graduation.
The Program Assistant will report directly to the Principal Investigator (PI) and work as a collaborative member of the CCAMPIS Leadership team. The Program Assistant will manage the CCAMPIS grant application process as well as establish and maintain contracts and partnerships with participating off campus childcare providers. The Program Assistant will administer and track monthly childcare tuition payments by working closely with SIUE Office of Financial Aid and Administrative Accounting.
Additionally, this position will oversee grant activities including recruiting university students for the program, evaluating student documentation to determine program eligibility for CCAMPIS and other family resources such as Preschool for All Services, maintenance of records and feedback, coordination of data collection necessary for evaluation and preparation of the Annual Program Review document, conduct outreach and education to the campus community to increase support for students with children.
The position develops, coordinates, and supports student parents and families in pursuit of a higher education degree. This position coordinates services to maximize success, persistence, recruitment and retention, and graduation of student parents.
Grant Application Management
-Oversee the CCAMPIS grant application process, ensuring accurate and timely submission of required materials.
Partnerships & Contract Management
-Establish and maintain relationships with off-campus childcare providers, ensuring contracts are in place to support participating students.
Financial Management
-Administer and track monthly childcare tuition payments, collaborating with the SIUE Office of Financial Aid and Administrative Accounting to ensure proper processing.
Recruitment & Eligibility
-Recruit students for the CCAMPIS program, evaluate documentation to determine eligibility for program participation, and assist with access to additional resources like Preschool for All Services.
Data Collection & Reporting
-Collect data necessary for program evaluation and maintain accurate records. Assist with preparing the Annual Program Review document.
Outreach & Education
-Conduct outreach to the university community to raise awareness of the program and increase support for student parents.
Student Support
-Provide guidance, coordination, and resources to student parents to maximize their success in higher education, helping with retention, persistence, and graduation.
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
-Bachelor's Degree
-One year experience coordinating student support services.
Preferred Qualifications
-Bachelor's Degree in social work, education, human services or related field OR equivalent combination of experience and education
-2+ years of experience developing and administering support services or retention programs
-2+ years of social work or education experience.
-Must be able to demonstrate commitment and understanding for diverse, equitable, and inclusive practices.
Supplemental Information
Application Materials and Information:
PI277035427