- Salary: $50,496.00 Annually
- Location: Carbondale, Illinois
- Job Type: Administrative Professional
- Job Number: 202500294
- Department: School of Forestry & Horticulture-SIUC
- Opening Date: 08/05/2025
- Closing Date: 9/2/2025 11:59 PM Central
- FLSA: Exempt
- Security/Safety Sensitive: NA
- FTE: 1.0
Description
Universities Council on Water Resources and National Institute for Water Resources activities including editing journals, attending and providing support at conferences and meetings, maintaining websites and social media communications.
The anticipated salary for this position is $4,208.00 monthly ($50,496.00 annually). Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
Examples of Duties
Co-edit journal, help prepare program and app and provide A/V support for annual UCOWR Conference and virtual events, logistical support for NIWR fall virtual meeting, take minutes at monthly NIWR Board meetings, manage content for UCOWR and NIWR websites and social media,, prepare newsletters and brochures, provide administrative and communication support, prepare reports to funding agencies, etc
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: B.S. in environmental or communication field; Excellent communication and organizational skills are required.
Preferred Qualifications: B.S. and 2 years of related experience; Knowledge maintaining websites in Word Press and utilizing Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign.
Required Documents: Submit a letter of application, current CV, and three references.
Contact: Jacqueline Gillespie, crimjac@siu.edu
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 and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit: https://jobs.siu.edu/.
SIU Carbondale is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status.
Employer: Southern Illinois University – Carbondale
Address: 900 S. Normal Ave, Carbondale, Illinois, 62901
Website: https://siu.edu/
