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Latinx Engagement Coordinator

Employer
Waubonsee Community College
Location
Sugar Grove, IL

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Community College

Job Details

Latinx Engagement Coordinator

Sugar Grove, IL
Full-time Support Staff
Dickson Center, Sugar Grove Campus

The Latinx Resource Center (LRC) provides resources, support services, community engagement and educational experiences to support student's academic and social success. The Center also provides a venue for all students to learn about Latinx culture, heritage, and traditions. The position is housed within an identity-based center model that acknowledges and affirms the importance of intersectional and holistic student development.

The Latinx Engagement Coordinator reports to the Manager of the LRC. The Coordinator is responsible for regular support and engagement with students, faculty, staff and the community both at the physical presence at the Aurora Downtown Campus and a virtual presence to support all students in fulfillment of the college’s federal Title V grant objectives. This position is funded by the Title V grant and must meet all federal grant requirements.

Responsibilities

Supports the mission by creating an inclusive environment to support student success. Collaborate with other campus units and student organizations on Latinx/a/o programming, advising, and leadership development, as part of a college-wide effort to reduce the graduation gap that exists between racially underrepresented and white student and to increase the numbers of diverse and underrepresented students at Waubonsee Community College. Create partnerships with Student Development units and Educational Affairs divisions and units across campuses to ensure resource gathering and student advising.

Develops and maintains institutional and non-institutional student referral sources for Latinx students

Work directly with students as a role model and mentor, providing support, encouragement, information, referrals and interventions to improve retention and completion. Co-Coordinate the Mentoring Council with the Dean for Students office, providing mentoring and support for men of color aimed at increasing retention and completion of Latinx, Black, Asian and Pacific Islander men.

Support the implementation of a comprehensive plan to engage Hispanic/Latinx students to create a sense of identity and belonging as part of the Waubonsee community.

Initiates referrals for students to services such as Financial Aid, Academic Advising, Counseling, Tutoring, etc.

Develops educationally transformative programs that result in cultural awareness and appreciation for diversity and cross-cultural engagement centering on the importance of Latin American and Latino culture (e.g. Día de los Muertos, Día de las Madres, Las Posadas). This includes retention programming that primarily focuses on college knowledge, academic development, professional development, and social awareness.

Coordinates and promote dynamic educational programs and events that enhance the Waubonsee Community, create a caring and inclusive campus, and which highlight Latin American and Latino cultures. Stay up to date on current trends affecting Latinx/a/o in higher education. Serve as the point of contact and co-coordinators for Latinx Heritage Month Programming.

Coordinate virtual engagement experiences tailored to meet the needs of the diverse student population at Waubonsee and ensure education, support, and consistent interactions happen with a specific focus on Adult and Non-traditional student populations.

Assists the LRC Manager in facilitating a safe and supportive environment for students.

Supports collaborations with organizations in the Hispanic/Latinx community to increase access and awareness of Hispanic/Latinx culture and history.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Latinx Resource Center Manager or Chief Diversity Officer and Dean for Students.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Student Development, Counseling or related area is required.

Three years providing direct services to students/clients in a case management model that incorporates referrals to services and follow-up.

Higher education experience preferred.

Bilingual Spanish/English required.

Excellent communication, conceptual and analytical skills. Demonstrated proficiency with technology.

Experience working with diverse student/client populations and the ability to work cooperatively with a wide range of on-campus and off-campus support providers.

Please attach the following documents when applying:

  1. Cover Letter-Yes
  2. Resume-Yes
  3. References-Yes (Can be provided at interview)
  4. Transcripts-Yes (Can be provided at interview)

Position Details
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Grant Funded: Yes
Compensation Range: 21.26 - 21.26 (starting pay reflected)
Compensation Type: Hourly
Work Schedule: M-F 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Work Hours: 40
Testing: No
Targeted Hire Date: 6/1/2021

Special Instructions:

Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/veteran

Organization

Working at Waubonsee Community College 

Waubonsee is not your average community college — and that’s how we like it.

We take pride in exceeding expectations, offering a top education to all students willing to work hard for their dreams. Waubonsee has top-ranked academic programs, a dynamic student population, a breadth of services and resources, and a growing campus network — all of which mean a richer college experience for you.

Mission Statement

Waubonsee Community College is a public, compre­hensive community college that was organized in 1966, as mandated by the Illinois Community College Act, to provide education and training services for individuals in portions of Kane, Kendall, DeKalb, LaSalle and Will counties of District 516. The philo­sophy of Waubonsee Community College is based on the premise that education is the corner­stone of a literate, democra­tic society; that learning is a lifelong process; and that the pursuit of knowledge must be supported by institutional policies that demonstrate the values of accessibility, service, value, quality and innovation.

Vision

Waubonsee Community College opens the door of knowl­edge, sparks imaginations, and enlightens lives through learning. We welcome the diverse abilities, goals, and experiences of individuals standing on the threshold of discovery. Our success is defined by the dreams we help shape, the opportunities we help design, and the futures we help create.

Values

  • Accessibility — We remove barriers to learning formed by time, geography, education, culture, experience or beliefs to provide a full range of quality educational opportunities for all who can benefit.
  • Service — We view the world from the perspective of those we serve — anticipating needs and striving to exceed expectations while demonstrating a caring, knowledgeable, consistent connection with each individual every time they meet us.
  • Value — We focus every resource directly on the search for learning, creating tangible benefits in everything we do.
  • Quality — We constantly redefine what it means to be “the best,” seeking to improve in every area and exceed the expectations of those we serve.
  • Innovation — We are actively engaged on the frontiers of education, continuously improving the learning environment for our students and communities.

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