Job Information
Illinois State University Academy Director, First Star Illinois State University Academy in Normal, Illinois
This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11820501
Job Summary
The First Star Academy at Illinois State University is an innovative program that empowers high school foster youth to overcome abysmal education outcomes. Nationally, only 50% of foster youth graduate high school, and less than 3% earn a college degree. There are currently 12 Academies operating on university campuses throughout the United States.\ \ The First Star Academy at Illinois State University is an innovative program that empowers high school foster youth to overcome abysmal education outcomes. Nationally, only 50% of foster youth graduate high school, and less than 3% earn a college degree. There are currently 12 Academies operating on university campuses throughout the United States.\ \ First Star is a four-year college prep program that hosts up to 12 high school foster youth for monthly Saturday enrichment and a two-three week summer residential experience on the Illinois State University campus. First Star Academy aims to prepare youth for successful matriculation into two- or four-year colleges or universities and adulthood.
Additional Information
This is a non-continuous, grant funded position. The initial appointment will end on 6-30-2025, the end of the current grant year. Appointment renewal for the following grant year will be based upon available grant funding and performance.
Salary Rate / Pay Rate
Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Work Hours
Mostly day time with occasional evening and week-end
Functional Expectations
Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:\ 1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods\ 2. Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete day-to-day work\ 3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis
Proposed Starting Date
August 2024
Required Applicant Documents
Resume / C.V.\ Cover Letter\ Reference List - (specifically, the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references)
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\"
Special Instructions for Applicants
Initial application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.\ \ All application materials must be submitted online. Application materials submitted via fax, email, or mail will not be accepted.\ \ Please prepare in advance separate documents representing a cover letter, reference list (specifically, the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references), and resume/C.V. to attach to this application.
Contact Information for Applicants
Deneca Winfrey Avant\ dwinfre@ilstu.edu