Professional Staff

Qualifications

1. Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, college student personnel administration, or related field
2. 2 years of professional experience in Residence Life
3. 2 years of student staff supervision experience
4. 2 years of experience as a student conduct hearing officer

Compensation

1. Starting salary: $60,000 for 12 month contract
2. Furnished apartment & University meal plan
3. Benefits

Professional Employee Benefits

In addition to the compensation listed under each position type, professional staff are entitled to the following benefits.

1. Parking: Area coordinators are allocated one reserved parking space and must purchase a staff parking permit. Area coordinators may also purchase additional parking permits for any live-in partners.
2. Insurance: As a full time employee at SIU, you can choose from a variety of medical plans available from the Group Insurance Commission (GIC). Spouses and dependents may also be covered by benefits packages in accordance with insurance plan guidelines. Dental insurance is provided through the professional union.
3. Employee Union SEIU 888: All full time, professional staff positions in Residence Life are members of the SEIU 888 Professional Union. The Union is available for any questions employees have regarding staff contracts.
4. Food Plan and Housing: All area coordinators receive a fully furnished one or two bedroom (depending on area) apartment. Apartments include all utilities, internet, and cable television. Area coordinators also receive a campus food plan.
5. Vacation, Sick Days, and Paid Holidays: Full time employees accrue vacation time at a rate of 20 days per year and sick time at a rate of 15 days per year. In addition to this full time employees also receive three personal days and 13 holiday days (during holidays when university is closed).