Job no: 493610
Position Type: Part-Time
Location: Elgin, IL
Experience Level: Mid-Level
Categories: Professional/Technical
Role: Student Readiness Coordinator

Advertised: October 27, 2020 Central Daylight Time
Applications close:

Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person—students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors—feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college’s mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.

Assigned work days M-F; hours per day varies, Up to 30 hours per week, grant ends 8/31/2021

starting hourly rate at $17.40 to a max of $22.50

Non-Exempt

Yes

An employee in this classification performs work of moderate difficulty by
supporting students from designated schools through outreach, recruitment, and consistent follow-up. Work is defined by the ability to assist participants in the Talent Search grant program in successfully completing high school and planning for their futures. General supervision is received from the assigned manager.

1. Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three years of professional experience in an educational setting or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Some knowledge of assisting and working with middle school and high school students and families.
3. Working skill in developing and maintaining positive and professional relationships with internal and external customers.
4. Working skill in written and verbal communication
5. Working skill in operating a personal computer, applicable software and peripheral equipment as well as learning and adapting to new and updated programs and technology.

1. Good knowledge of secondary or post-secondary educational settings preferred.

1. Recruit students from designated middle school and/or high schools that meet the grant requirements. Outreach requires extensive phone calls, video calls, and chats with students/guardians as well as with designated school contacts. Document outreach efforts
2. Assist Manager with implementation of events and activities to support students and families. Outreach to ensure student/family participation in planned events and activities. Document student participation and contact.
3. Maintain regular contact with assigned students to provide necessary support and additional resources. Document student participation and contact.
4. Maintains required training, licensure and/or certifications
5. Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to applicable privacy laws
6. Demonstrates sensitivity, understanding and respect of diverse populations within the workplace.
7. Maintains an understanding of the work of colleagues to effectively provide backup and/or support for co-workers during times when the division is short-staffed or experiencing an increased volume of work.
8. Adheres to department guidelines for attendance and punctuality

1. Perform other job-related duties as assigned which pertain to the job description.
2. Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes days/evenings/weekends as needed by the department.

Light (up to 25 lbs occasionally or 10 lbs frequently)

Close visual acuity (e.g. computer, assembly)

Moderate noise

Typical office or administrative

This position as posted on 10/27/2020. Elgin Community College Support Staff of Elgin Community College Association (SSECCA) members that apply by 11/04/2020 and meet the posted minimum qualifications will receive full consideration.

Elgin Community College does not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination, against any member of its community on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender/gender identity, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law in matters of admissions, employment, or in any aspect of the educational programs or activities it offers.

In addition, Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment practices, educational opportunities, and programs and services. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the College’s EEO/AA Officer. Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.