Job Description

Job no:

521037

Work type:

On Campus

Location:

Normal, Illinois

Title:

Preview Guide

Employee Classification:

Student Help Regular

Division Name:

Academic Affairs

Department:

Transition and Orientation Services


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Job Summary

The Preview Guide has these responsibilities during Preview:



The Preview Guide is the front line representative of the Preview program and is responsible for a group of approximately 20-30 incoming freshmen at a time. The Preview Guide interacts with parents and family members of the incoming students and is responsible for hosting a group of 200 family members during their two day visit. The Preview Guide will assist in the office when not directly responsible for either students or family members. Preview Guides will assist as needed during Admissions events. Preview Guides will work in the fall at various orientation events and recruiting new guides for the upcoming year.


Approximately 4200 students and their families participate in the Preview program, which has a significant impact on their experience at Illinois State University. The Preview Guides assume responsibility for the program and are viewed by Preview participants as the most important people with whom they interact. All applicants will have two interviews, a group interview and a one-on-one interview. Cuts are made at that point and those selected will have a third interview with Preview staff members.



Preview Guide Application and Interview Timeline:

January 21: Posting ends. You should have your first two interviews scheduled (see instructions for this below). January 26-30: First interviews are conducted. (This is a group interview conducted by past Preview Guides) February 2-6: Second interviews are conducted. (This is a one-on-one interview with a professional staff member on campus) February 9: Final interview cuts. Calls are made to candidates eligible for a third interview. February 16-27: Final interviews with Preview staff members. March 4: Hiring decisions are made and notices sent out.


Full commitment of time and effort to the Preview program May 21-July 17. Summer classes or other forms of employment are only allowed if they do not interfere with the Preview Guide work schedule. Live-in housing is provided (but not required) during the Preview program, including summer training prior to Preview beginning. Move-in is May 21 and move out is on or by July 17.
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Additional Information

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


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Pay Rate

$15.00/hour


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Required Qualifications

Full commitment of time and effort to the Preview program May 21st-July 17th Preview Guides will be required to attend trainings during the Spring semester.

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Preferred Qualifications

Good communication skills Initiative/autonomy Ability to work as a team member Willingness and ability to work with a diverse group of people Interpersonal skills Discretion/ good judgment Responsibility Flexibility Ability to address diverse groups of people Leadership Self-motivation and self-confidence Creativity

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Work Hours

Full time commitment May 21, 2026 through July 17, 2026 but hours per week are varied.


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Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without reasonable accommodations:

1. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.


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Proposed Starting Date

March 16, 2026


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Required Applicant Documents

Resume & Reference List

Please Note

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


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Special Instructions for Applicants

1. You must submit your online application before 4:00 PM on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.



2. You must include work experience on your resume.



3. You must include on your resume activities, organizations or programs you have participated in, on or off campus. Freshmen may use high school experiences and transfer students may use experience from previous colleges/universities.



4. Starting Monday, January 12, 2026, you must call the Preview Office at 309-438-8486 to sign up for your first two interviews, anytime after you complete your online application and before 4:00 PM on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.



5. You must have reference letters from one faculty/staff member or previous employer. The form is located on our website at https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspxid=OphfCGkLcEK3HRBpUHa6_vO5axs5qx1DgKy8sagHaElUQ1I1SUpFM0oxVUsxRUM1T0RRVVFSUTJXQi4u&route=shorturl

It must be returned to Kelsie Riblet by January 21, 2026. (Note: Be sure to remind your references of the due date of January 21, 2026). Also, reference forms from current students will not be accepted, including Resident Assistants, organization officers, etc.


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Contact Information for Applicants

Kelsie Riblet

Program Assistant


309-438-8486, krcoope@ilstu.edu or Williams Hall 108


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Important Information for Applicants

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 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.

Application Opened:

12/01/2025 09:00 AM CST

Application Closes:

01/21/2026 04:00 PM CST