Redbird Recruitment Toolkit
Thank you for your interest in recruiting at Illinois State University. We are proud to be Illinois’ first public university and one of the Midwest’s oldest higher education institutions. With nearly 21,000 students, 200 fields of study in six colleges and a graduate school, our graduates are well-prepared to impact the success of your organization.
Mission
We empower and support Redbirds to achieve their professional goals by providing resources, experiences, and industry connections.
Vision
Redbirds contribute to an evolving global society through integrated career development and preparation experiences.
Values
- Collaboration: We are dedicated to working effectively to support Redbirds in their career goals by seeking diverse perspectives and remaining eager to forge meaningful relationships with internal and external partners.
- Learning and development: As educators and learners, we seek and provide accessible career resources and experiences to equip the Redbird community and beyond with the skills and passion for lifelong growth and development.
- Innovation: We foster an environment where creative ideas and diverse viewpoints are shared, thoughtfully considered, and intentionally applied to adapt processes and services to be inclusive, welcoming, and effective in empowering ourselves and others to succeed.
- Quality: We are committed to ensuring our services align with the needs of students, alumni, employers, and the University community. We strive for accuracy and measurable results by seeking feedback and adapting processes to ensure all constituents find value in our services.
Employer Engagement Team
Natalie R. Alexander, Associate Director
Rachel Janicki, Events Coordinator
Quanisha Kumi-Darfour, Director of Career Services
Andee Radliff, Assistant Director
