Extra Help Driver for Grad and Professional Fair - The Career Center

Extra Help Driver for Grad and Professional Fair - The Career Center

Drive shuttle van to and from event on October 15, 2025. We will need three drivers to drive the three shuttle vans from Lot B22 to the Union on Wednesday, October 15. Date : Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

Duties & Responsibilities

Utilize a university vehicle for event sponsored by The Career Center. Complete paperwork to utilize university vehicle. Assist with loading and unloading of the vehicle. Deliver event participants to designated locations in a timely fashion. Use navigational technology to find and follow optimal routes. Comply with all traffic laws and university safety regulations. Maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle. Represent the university positively and professionally in interactions with students, employers, and the general public. Attend 1-2 planning meetings. Complete a 15-passenger van orientation with Carpool (if not completed). Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

Walking : Frequently

Sitting : Constantly

Climbing : Frequently

Additional Physical Demands

Morning : 9 : 15 a.m. 11 : 00 a.m.

Afternoon : 3 : 00 p.m. 5 : 00 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a valid State of Illinois Class "D" Driver's License. Clean driving record for at least one year. Ability to provide excellent customer service. Must complete the carpool training to drive one of their large vans.

Rate of Pay :

The rate of pay for Extra Help Driver for Grad and Professional Fair - The Career Center positions start at $28.37 per hour and increases based on level of work. The rate of pay is determined by the job description submitted by the department.

Work Schedule :

We offer short or long-term assignments up to 900 hours, which is about 6-months of full-time work. Employees can work either full or partial days and full or partial weeks.

Extra Help Positions :

Extra Help employees are appointed to fulfill casual or emergent needs within units. The amount of time for which services are needed is not usually predictable and payment for work performed is on an hourly basis and based on actual hours worked. Extra Help employees do not receive holiday pay or paid sick or vacation leave.

Extra Help employees are required by State Universities Civil Service System rules to take a 30-calendar-day break after working 900 hours. At the end of the 30 days, you may begin another 900-hour employment cycle in a new position if available. Working Extra Help will in no way affect any other employment opportunities with the University of Illinois, including your position on and Civil Service register.

Application Procedures :

Applications must be received by 6 : 00 pm (Central Time) on 10 / 6 / 25. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting.

The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and / or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment / misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and / or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.