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LCA Outreach & Admissions Representative

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

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Date:  Feb 18, 2026
Location: 

Rantoul, IL, US, 61866

Job Requisition ID:  53546

DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS -

LINCOLN'S CHALLENGE ACADEMY

PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACT POSTING

 

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through SuccessFactors.  Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****

 

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that you must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

 

Work Location: 212 W Borman Dr, Rantoul, Illinois, 61866

 

NO MEDICAL AND NO DENTAL INSURANCE PROVIDED

 

LCA Outreach & Admissions Representative

JOB REQUISITION: 53546

MONTHLY SALARY: $5,509.00

LINCOLNS CHALLENGE ACADEMY EMPLOYEE HOURS: 

8 Hours daily - Between 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Can vary based on mission requirements

 

SCHEDULE:         

Must work until 7:00 pm one night a week

Must work one weekend a month

 

Agency Contact:

SHERRI WHITE-TAYLOR

Email: sherri.white-taylor@illinois.gov

Phone #: 217-892-1302

Essential Function 1

Actively recruits potential cadets for attendance into the Lincoln’s Challenge Academy.  

•    Responds to inquiries from potential applicants, distributes informational brochures and applications.  
•    Develops and coordinates informational programs and interviews potential applicants.  
•    Assists potential cadets with completion of application packets, reviews applications, and identifies of qualified applicants.  
•    Maintains contact with cadets until matched with mentors. 
•    Evaluates and oversees data entry into the Cadet Tracking System.

Coordinates with educational institutions, public and private agencies, and employers in the identification and recruitment of potential cadets and mentors.    
•    Establishes community coalitions and coordinates agreements with local and state agencies, within the assigned region, for cadet and mentor recruiting and resource opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications 1

1.    Requires the knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four years of college. 
2.    Requires two years of administrative civilian or military experience.  

Preferred Qualifications 1

1.    Prefers bachelor’s degree in a Communication or Marketing area or business administration, with course work in sales, marketing and public speaking.  
2.    Prefers Bilingual speaker/writer in Spanish and English languages. 

Employment Condition 1

1.  Requires the ability to pass a DoD background investigation.
2.  Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license. 
3.  Required to work a flex work schedule including weekends and evenings when necessary to meet agency needs.
4.  This position is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. This job may require a good deal of walking or standing or involves sitting most of the time.

Agency:  Department of Military Affairs  
Salary:  $5,509.00 anticipated monthly starting salary Job Type:  Salaried Full-Time
County:  Champaign; DeWitt; Douglas; Effingham; Ford; Iroquois; Kankakee; Livingston; Madison; McLean; Menard; Piatt; Sangamon; Vermilion 
Number of Vacancies:  2

Department: Lincoln's Challenge Academy

Work Location: 212 W Borman Dr, Rantoul, Illinois, 61866 

 

Schedule:  Must work until 7:00 pm one night per week and one weekend per month.

Hours: 8 Hours daily - Between the hours of 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM. Can vary based on mission requirements

 

NOTE: Health and Dental insurance is not provided for this position. 

 

BID NOTICE #: 53546

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website.

 

State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

 

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

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