Title: Student Sales Lab Monitor
Employee Classification: Student Help Regular
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Marketing

Job Summary

We are creating a pool of student applicants to serve as sales lab monitors beginning the Fall 2026 semester. Application review will begin on June 1, 2026. We have regular positions (up to 5 hours per week) as well as backup positions available. The back-up positions fill in when the scheduled sales monitor is absent due to illness or when there is a scheduling conflict because of a job interview. Back-up sales monitors typically move to a regular shift when there is an opening or in an upcoming semester.

Sponsoring Department: Marketing

The Sales Lab Monitor will perform the following job duties:
- Schedule student appointments for recordings, operate recording equipment/software in SFHB 152 and in the Focus Group Room (FGR), SFHB 336.
- Support executive director and sales faculty with various diverse projects and research opportunities as they arise.
- Maintain the security of lab equipment and systems, the physical orderliness of the lab, along with preserving the professional decorum of student activities in the facility.
- Be dependable to cover assigned shifts, or when necessary, arrange coverage with a back-up sales monitor.

Additional Information

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

Pay Rate

$15.00/hour

Required Qualifications

-Must be a current ISU College of Business student.
- Must be a Marketing Major

Preferred Qualifications

- Professional Sales Sequence students preferred
- Juniors/Seniors preferred but NOT required

Work Hours

Various Shifts Available Monday - Thursday. Times to be determined after class schedules are determined.

Applicants must be able to: 1) work the entire shift, 2) arrive approximately 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the shift, and 3) occasionally asked to stay late to complete recordings.

Schedule is dependent based on Student's Class Schedule.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
-Effectively communicate on a daily basis

Proposed Starting Date

Fall 2026 - Between 2nd & 4th week of the semester

Required Applicant Documents

Resume

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

Special Instructions for Applicants

A short training on how to use the equipment will be required unless you have previously worked in the sales lab. You will also need to complete HR training that is mandatory for all University employees. This is paid time.

Contact Information for Applicants

Trudy Jones
trjone14@ilstu.edu

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.