Rockford University is a proud NCAA Division III institution and a member of the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference (NACC). As the historic first university in Illinois to launch a competitive women’s collegiate flag football program, the Rockford Regents are pioneers in the sport. We are seeking a visionary leader to build upon this groundbreaking foundation, foster a culture of academic and athletic excellence, and champion the growth of women’s sports in the region.

The Head Women’s Flag Football Coach’s primary responsibilities include recruiting high-caliber student-athletes, retention of students and helping direct student-athletes towards a quality educational experience to obtain the goal of a degree. The successful candidate will assist in continuing to develop and build upon a successful women’s flag football program and individual coaching philosophy through recruiting, off-season programs, practice planning, and in-season execution.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Program Leadership: Direct all phases of the competitive program, including strategic game planning, practice design, scheduling, and overall team culture.
• Recruitment: Identify, evaluate, and successfully recruit qualified student-athletes who meet the academic and athletic standards of Rockford University.
• Student-Athlete Development: Monitor and support the academic progress and graduation rates of team members. Foster a holistic environment focusing on leadership, character development, and physical well-being.
• Compliance: Ensure full compliance with all NCAA Division III, Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference (NACC), and university rules, regulations, and policies.
• Community & Alumni Engagement: Serve as an enthusiastic ambassador for Rockford University flag football. Actively engage with local high schools, youth leagues, alumni, and the greater Rockford community to promote the program.
• Administrative Management: Manage the program budget, organize team travel logistics, and oversee the procurement of apparel and equipment. Supervise assistant coaches and support staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior competitive coaching experience at the collegiate or high school varsity level required. Specialized experience in flag football or high-level tackle football coaching is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully recruit and retain student-athletes.
• Strong knowledge of flag football rules, offensive/defensive strategies, and skill development.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• A strong commitment to the mission and values of NCAA Division III and a diverse student body.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s preferred.
• 3-5 years college coaching experience preferred.
• A valid driver’s license and personal automobile insurance
• Insurable for driving under the University’s policy

To Apply:

Please submit a resume, cover letter indicating salary requirements, and a list of three professional references to HumanResources@rockford.edu . Review of resumes will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. This full-time, exempt opportunity offers an annual starting salary of $45,000.

Our Benefits: Supporting You Every Step of the Way

We believe in taking care of our employees, which is why we offer a competitive benefits package that goes above and beyond. Here’s how we support your health, happiness, and future:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance to ensure you and your family stay healthy.
• Savings for Health & Dependent Care: Flexible savings options to manage healthcare and dependent care costs.
• Financial Protection: Life, AD&D, and disability insurance for peace of mind when life throws you a curveball.
• Retirement Security: 403(b) plan with employer contributions to help you build a secure future.
• Personal Support: Access to our Employee Assistance Program, offering resources for both personal and professional needs.
• Education Benefits: Tuition remission for full-time and part-time employees, their spouses, and dependents. We offer tuition remission both at Rockford University and other partnering colleges through a tuition exchange.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off to help you recharge and spend quality time with loved ones.

At Rockford University, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that values a well-rounded workforce and community. We welcome candidates who, through their professional experience, contribute to excellence in their work and enhance our institutional mission.

Rockford University is seeking an Admission Assistant/Student Advocate to provide general administrative support and student services for the Offices of Admission and Student Administrative Services. Reporting to the Senior Director of Admission Operations and Assistant Director of SAS/Student Loan Coordinator, this position will split time between these two offices at the direction of their supervisors. Some nights and weekends are required.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS include the following:

• Maintains appropriate confidentiality in student record keeping and acts as a custodian of student and college documents and records.
• Provide efficient, professional and accurate information in a manner which fosters/supports respect for all members of the Rockford University community.
• Respond with “sense of urgency” to all customers’ questions and/or concerns.
• Maintain/foster positive atmosphere to ensure all “transactions/contacts” are handled with the highest level of customer service.
• Knowledgeable/proficient in all standard procedures of registration, student accounts and financial aid and can answer questions on these topics.
• Knowledgeable about procedures of other departments and contact information to accurately direct customers as needed.
• Promote/adhere to goals of increasing retention and new enrollment rates and communicate concerns to appropriate person(s) to ensure this goal.
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities in working with faculty, staff and students with diverse backgrounds including academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, and disabilities.
• Provides excellent internal and external communication with students, faculty/staff and other departments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Provides clerical and administrative assistance to the Office of Admission and its related activities, including data entry, communication support and assistance with on-campus admission events.
• Develop and implement a communication plan and schedule in coordination with admission counselors and visit coordinators such as admit letters.
• Participate in campus events that have a direct link to Enrollment Management (e.g. Advising and Registration events).
• Help to prepare confidential correspondence and reports.
• Processes and maintains student records, distribution of cash for check cashing and petty cash distribution as well as working with students to set up acceptable payment arrangements.
• Knowledgeable of procedures for contacting students and collection of student accounts with outstanding balances.
• Assist students, parents, faculty and staff with questions by providing answers with regard to all services provided by SAS.
• Accurately direct students, parents, faculty or staff to appropriate persons for all other campus services.
• Process all forms needed for registration such as registration cards, add/drop, degree declaration(s), financial aid, and graduation.
• Disburse (in accordance to rules/regulations) financial aid advances and cash returns to students with account credits as well as cash student payroll checks
• Enter data/maintaining student accounts/records to ensure all balances are accurate and students receive current information.
• Ensure petty cash requests are processed within the approved procedures and disburse when verified/approved.
• Assist in preparing various communications from SAS including financial aid packages, grades, registration, account statements and other mailings as needed.
• Responsible for the timely and accurate filing of all forms received from students, faculty or staff.
• Apply loan checks and electronic fund transfers to student accounts.
• Assists the Senior Director of Admission Operations and Assistant Director/Student Loan Coordinator as necessary.
• Responds to other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Organizing and coordinating skills.
• Data entry skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and databases.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a fast paced, multi-task oriented environment.
• Must be able to work some evenings and occasional weekends.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Associates degree preferred.
• Secretarial or clerical skills are required.
• Experience in cash handling and customer service preferred.
• At least one year of previous experience in a college setting or human resources is preferred.

TO APPLY:

Please submit resume, cover letter indicating salary requirements, and list of three professional references. Review of resumes will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. This full-time, nonexempt opportunity offers an hourly rate of $19.23 and is scheduled 40 hours per week.

Our Benefits: Supporting You Every Step of the Way

We believe in taking care of our employees, which is why we offer a competitive benefits package that goes above and beyond. Here’s how we support your health, happiness, and future:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance to ensure you and your family stay healthy.
• Savings for Health & Dependent Care: Flexible savings options to manage healthcare and dependent care costs.
• Financial Protection: Life, AD&D, and disability insurance for peace of mind when life throws you a curveball.
• Retirement Security: 403(b) plan with employer contributions to help you build a secure future.
• Personal Support: Access to our Employee Assistance Program, offering resources for both personal and professional needs.
• Education Benefits: Tuition remission for full-time and part-time employees, their spouses, and dependents. We offer tuition remission both at Rockford University and other partnering colleges through a tuition exchange.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off to help you recharge and spend quality time with loved ones.

At Rockford University, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that values a well-rounded workforce and community. We welcome candidates who, through their professional experience, contribute to excellence in their work and enhance our institutional mission.

Rockford University is seeking a Lang Wellness Center Office Manager to provide administrative and operational support for the university’s wellness center. Reporting to the Director of Lang Wellness Center, this position oversees daily office operations, supports wellness center staff, assists students and visitors, and helps ensure a welcoming, inclusive, and student-centered environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily office operations, including scheduling, calendars, supplies, equipment, records, and administrative procedures.
• Serve as a welcoming first point of contact for students, faculty, staff, and visitors; answer questions and connect students with appropriate wellness and campus resources.
• Provide administrative support to counselors, nurses, graduate assistants, and student employees, including scheduling, onboarding, and training support.
• Assist with wellness programs, outreach, workshops, prevention initiatives, and other campus activities.
• Support budget and purchasing activities, including invoices, purchase orders, reimbursements, expense tracking, and resource management.
• Assist with student health insurance administration, including enrollment and waiver processes, documentation, billing-related questions, and communication with the insurance administrator.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records and follow university policies, privacy requirements, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with campus departments and serve as a professional liaison for the Wellness Center.
• Participate in staff meetings, committees, and other university initiatives as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, health administration, social services, higher education administration, or a related field; equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• 2–3 years of administrative, office management, student services, healthcare, wellness, or related experience.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer-service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard office technology; experience with electronic records or scheduling systems preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively with students and individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a college or university, healthcare, wellness, counseling, or student affairs setting.
• Experience supervising student employees or administrative staff.
• Experience with student information systems, electronic health records, or appointment scheduling platforms.
• Experience coordinating programs, workshops, or campus outreach activities

To apply:

Please submit resume, cover letter indicating salary requirements, and list of three professional references to HumanResources@rockford.edu . Review of resumes will begin immediately and continue until the position if filled. This fulltime, exempt opportunity offers an hourly salary of $19.00-19.50 an hour.

Our Benefits: Supporting You Every Step of the Way

We believe in taking care of our employees, which is why we offer a competitive benefits package that goes above and beyond. Here’s how we support your health, happiness, and future:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance to ensure you and your family stay healthy.
• Savings for Health & Dependent Care: Flexible savings options to manage healthcare and dependent care costs.
• Financial Protection: Life, AD&D, and disability insurance for peace of mind when life throws you a curveball.
• Retirement Security: 403(b) plan with employer contributions to help you build a secure future.
• Personal Support: Access to our Employee Assistance Program, offering resources for both personal and professional needs.
• Education Benefits: Tuition remission for full-time and part-time employees, their spouses, and dependents. We offer tuition remission both at Rockford University and other partnering colleges through a tuition exchange.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off to help you recharge and spend quality time with loved ones.

At Rockford University, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that values a well-rounded workforce and community. We welcome candidates who, through their professional experience, contribute to excellence in their work and enhance our institutional mission.

The Professional Assisted Student Support (PASS) Coach works closely with the Dean of Student Support Programming (SSP) to provide individualized coaching and wrap-around support to SSP participants. The Coach helps students develop the skills, strategies, and resources needed to persist, succeed, and complete their college goals.

This position provides individual and small-group coaching focused on college success, executive functioning, academic engagement, and the core SSP program pillars. The Coach also provides case management, referrals, progress monitoring, and ongoing student support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Build supportive, trusting relationships with a diverse student population through individualized and small-group coaching.
• Guide students in setting goals, developing action plans, and making progress toward college completion.
• Provide coaching and support related to executive functioning, time management, organization, study skills, academic engagement, and other college success strategies.
• Review course requirements and syllabi with students and assist with planning for successful course completion.
• Connect students with appropriate campus resources, advisors, faculty, and support services.
• Maintain an assigned caseload and monitor student progress toward SSP goals.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student records, including coaching notes, referrals, progress updates, and outcomes.
• Develop and utilize appropriate learning materials, resources, and technology to support student learning and engagement.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and campus partners to coordinate student support.
• Participate in department meetings, training, and professional development activities.
• Prepare reports and evaluations as requested.
• Maintain consistent communication with the Dean and other supervisory staff.
• Follow all Rockford University and SSP policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred. Equivalent relevant experience, certification, or demonstrated professional experience may be considered.
• Two or more years of teaching, coaching, advising, student support, or related experience preferred.
• Current teaching licensure preferred.
• Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate effectively as part of a team.
• Knowledge of student success, retention, persistence, and college completion practices.
• Familiarity with higher education student recruitment, orientation, access, transition, retention, and completion.
• Ability to effectively use technology to support student engagement and learning.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and personal backgrounds.
• Strong commitment to student success and a student-centered approach.
• Must successfully complete a criminal background verification.

TO APPLY:

Review of resumes will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please submit a resume, cover letter indicating salary requirements, and a list of three professional references to HumanResources@rockford.edu. This part-time, non-exempt opportunity offers an hourly rate range of $20.00 – $22.00, based on experience.

At Rockford University, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that values a well-rounded workforce and community. We welcome candidates who, through their professional experience, contribute to excellence in their work and enhance our institutional mission.