FY26 AEC Applications

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Name* This field is required.
First Name
Last Name
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Preferred Name
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WIU ID Number* This field is required.
Your 9-Digit WIU ID Number
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WIU Email* This field is required.
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Cell Phone Number* This field is required.
Area Code
Phone Number
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Year in School(i.e. Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, etc.)
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Anticipated graduation year* This field is required.
Anticipated graduation year
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Major* This field is required.
Major
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GPA (enter "n/a" if you are an incoming student)* This field is required.
GPA
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Are you currently employed at WIU?* This field is required.
Please Select
Please Select
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No
*Note that employees of SODEXHO are not permitted to hold a second campus job.
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Current WIU Student Employment PositionNote: If you are currently employed by SODEXHO, please consult with your supervisor about their 2nd job policy.
Current position or N/A
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Please upload your ResumeOptional, but we'd like to know about your employment history, relevant work experience, etc.
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Share one example of a social media post, video, or graphic you’ve created. What was the goal and what made it successful?* This field is required.Feel free to link an example
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How comfortable are you on the phone with strangers?* This field is required.
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Comfortable asking people for financial support?* This field is required.
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Comfortable appearing in short, 30-second videos sent to alumni?* This field is required.We send video pledge reminders to our alumni, as well as video "thank you" cards and other stewardship and fundraising initiatives involving video.
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Comfortable in a position that relies on speedy and accurate typing skills?* This field is required.This position updates alumni contract information for the University database. Accuracy is essential.
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Comfortable receiving feedback from a supervisor?* This field is required.Employees receive regular coaching and feedback from a supervisor, and are expected to act on that feedback, to ensure their conversations with alumni are to WIU Foundation standards.
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By checking each of the following I understand that if hired, I will be expected to adhere to these standards during call times.* This field is required.
I understand I will not have access to my personal cell phone during calling times.
I will not access unauthorized computer programs at my station during calling times. This includes having other windows minimized on my call screen.
I will not do homework or review class notes during call times.
I will be receptive to regular feedback from my supervisor(s) on my performance, and adjust my conversations accordingly.
I will keep conversations with those around me to a minimum.
I understand that as an employee, my photo and video are shared with donors and alumni via print, email, and social media.
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The AEC operates Monday-Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m. and on Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. excluding breaks and holidays. If hired for this position, which shifts can we count on you to work?* This field is required.We will try to give you all the hours you request, but we may reach out if unable to do so.
Sunday 1-3 PM
Sunday 3-5 PM
Monday 5-7 PM
Monday 7-9 PM
Tuesday 5-7 PM
Tuesday 7-9 PM
Wednesday 5-7 PM
Wednesday 7-9 PM
Thursday 5-7 PM
Thursday 7-9 PM
I need to talk about my availability
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I understand that if I do not have a current Federal I-9 Form on file with WIU, I will need to produce ORIGINAL documentation prior to my hire. A list of acceptable documents is provided in this link* This field is required.
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NO
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Please list any WIU sponsored extra-curricular or academic activities that you will be involved in that may conflict with normal work hours.
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What else would you like us to know about you:
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Do you know any current or past AEC employees? (Please list):If any of them have agreed to be your reference, put "reference" next to their name
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All applicants must schedule a phone interview to complete their application. Please select an available time and date from below. We will call you from 309-298-1874. During your phone call, you will be asked one question: Who are you?* This field is required.You will receive a Google Calendar invite from pho105 (phonathon@wiu.edu), the Alumni Engagement Center's email account.
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Finally-what level of enthusiasm would you bring to the job?
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Just pay me already.
I can't wait to talk to WIU Alumni!
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