Post-Secondary Success Coach (Two-Vacancies)
- Employer
- Elgin Community College
- Location
- Elgin, IL
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- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Community College
Job Details
Job no: 494159
Position Type: Part-Time
Location: Elgin, IL
Experience Level: Entry-Level
Categories: Academic Support
Role: Post-Secondary Success Coach
About ECC:
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.Work Schedule:
TBDRate of Pay:
This position is a grade 12 with a minimum of $18.21. Hourly rate offer will be commensurate with the education/experience, in alignment with the College’s compensation philosophy, and the current CBA, if applicable.FLSA Status:
Non-ExemptGrant Funded:
YesJob Summary:
An employee in this classification performs work of moderate difficulty by providing individualized support to participating grant program students to ensure successful transition to high school, graduation from high school, and transition to their selected post-secondary opportunities. Work is distinguished by the ability to manage a caseload for specific middle and/or high schools in the ECC district 509 service area, serving low-income and first-generation students. General supervision is received by the assigned manager.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Associates degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Aptitude and interest in working with middle school and high school students and families.
- Passion for working with students in identifying and preparing for their post-high school opportunities, especially low-income and first-generation college students.
- Lived experience overcoming barriers similar to the target population to be served.
- Considerable skill in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to Word, Excel, Access and Publisher
- Considerable skill in organizing work to meet established deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
- Considerable skill in interpersonal interaction to be applied to a variety of individuals with differing education, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds both internally and with external partners.
- Working skills in verbal and written communication, in both English and Spanish.
- 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.
- Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends when required by the department’s needs.
Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
1. Bachelor degree
2. Experience working with communities in the Elgin Community College District 509 service region preferred.
Essential Duties:
- Recruit students from designated middle school and/or high schools who 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.
- 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.
- Maintain regular contact with assigned students to provide necessary support and additional resources. Document student contacts/outreach and student participation in support services.
- Regularly use school provided data to monitor student progress. Use data to create individualized support plan for each student that meets the program services outlined in the grant application. Adapt student supports and/or interventions to ensure students meet grant objectives.
- Maintains required training, licensure and/or certifications
- Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to applicable privacy laws
- Demonstrates sensitivity, understanding and respect of diverse populations within the workplace.
- 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.
- Adheres to department guidelines for attendance and punctuality
Other Duties:
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned which pertain to the job description.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes days/evenings/weekends as needed by the department.
Physical Demands:
Light (up to 25 lbs occasionally, or 10 lbs frequently)
Visual Acuity:
Close visual acuity (e.g. computer, assembly)
Work Environment:
Moderate noise
Environmental Conditions:
Typical office or administrative
Current SSECCA Union Member Information:
The initial posting date for this position is 04/06/2022. Elgin Community College Support Staff Association (SSECCA) members that apply by 04/13/2022 and meet the posted minimum qualifications will receive full consideration.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
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.
Advertised: October 5, 2022 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled
Organization
Working at Elgin Community College
Elgin Community College offers 2,000 courses to choose from and services that fit the lifestyles of busy adult learners. Every semester, 6,000 returning adult students take classes at ECC. Their average age is 28, and 80 percent of them are taking one or two courses per semester.
ECC is in the education and training business which means better business for employers and employees. ECC offers relevant and economical professional continuing education, custom business training, and services forsmall business through the corporate and continuing education division of ECC. Students can select from an array of exciting and in-demand topics that allow them to gain the confidence to embark on a new career, start a small businesses, or convert a personal interest into a paid endeavor. Skilled, professional sales representatives work directly with companies and area employers to assure that presentations developed are custom designed. Instructors with real-world know-how, experienced at working with adults, teach the classes. Applicable state training incentives are used to keep programs cost-effective.
Locations
ECC Campus: Thirteen buildings grace a picturesque 217-acre campus. It's a modern network of buildings where learning is enhanced by the latest equipment, Internet and wireless access and computer instruction across the curricula. ECC is outfitted for the future and continues to grow to meet the ever-changing needs of our students.
Streamwood Center: In 1998, the college and Village of Streamwood remodeled the lower level of Village Hall to include computer and general purpose classrooms. Classes offered there make it easier for those who live in the eastern portions of ECC’s district to attend college.
Satelitte Campuses: ECC holds classes throughout the northwest suburbs at off-campus locations scattered across the district. Whether it is a medical center where ECC nursing students assist in patient care, a fire station where students transform into prospective lifesavers, or a nearby forest preserve where bird watching takes over on Saturday mornings, ECC classes are somewhere nearby.
Employment at ECC
ECC provides a work environment that is characterized by the shared values of excellence, freedom of inquiry, equity, ethical practices, accountability, respect for diversity and community engagement.
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