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Staff
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Department:
Academic Affairs
Locations:
Des Plaines, IL
Posted:
Sep 1, 2022
Closes:
Open Until Filled
Type:
Full Time Staff
Position ID:
152723
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About **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. :
About **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. :
For 50 years, **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. has been the setting where thousands begin or continue their college or career studies. Educating people of all ages, from all walks of life and from more than 40 nations, Oakton focuses on improving the quality of life for everyone who enters its doors.
We offer:
Continuing education
Great benefits
Paid winter break
FRIDAYS OFF during the summer
Job Description:
Basic Function and Responsibilities:
This position works directly with Oakton students, both Career and Technical Education (CTE) and transfer-focused students, particularly who are disproportionately impacted by systemic barriers, acting as a resource liaison and providing support with the intention of ensuring credential attainment. This position works collaboratively with faculty, internal departments, and external partners. Provides direct service to students, as well as researches, develops and coordinates programming aimed at identifying and overcoming barriers to completion for students including those who are part of special programming (i.e. Emory Williams Academy, work-based learning programs, Skokie Health/Human Services workforce initiative, etc.).
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide support to students in collaboration with their assigned academic advisor in order to accelerate their coursework toward a credential.
Recommend and implement high impact practices for students that reduce opportunity gaps and increases persistence and completion, especially students disproportionately impacted by system barriers.
Develop and maintain a positive and effective relationship with internal departments such as the Office of Access, Equity, & Diversity, Business and Financial Aid Services, Advising Services, Wellness Center, Education Foundation, Research and Planning, Learning Center, and Admissions, for the purpose of aiding students in making connections with aforementioned departments.
Act as liaison and main point of contact between students and support service opportunities both internal and external including but not limited to the Caring Closet, Counseling Services, Food Pantry, housing insecurity resources, etc.
Identify systemic barriers to student enrollment and success via student needs assessments and collaborate with internal and external partners to develop mechanisms to overcome such barriers (workshops, group mentoring sessions, etc.)
Work collaboratively with faculty to support students as they enter, navigate, grow and transition in and out of Oakton. Inform both faculty and students of available resources.
Work closely with identified student clubs and organizations for the purpose of effective communication targeting them about student success opportunities.
Develop partnerships with existing campus initiatives serving traditionally underrepresented student populations (i.e. TRIO, Service Learning, Financial Aid, WIOA, Perkins, etc.) for the purpose of connecting to these available resources.
Represent the College in Community Facing Events geared toward fostering student experience including entering the College.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required in Education, Work Force Development, Counseling, , or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired as necessary.
One year teaching/counseling/programming experience with adult-aged students/clients required, preferably within a post-secondary environment.
Computer competence including Microsoft office suite, google suite.
Ability to develop and design new programs and activities.
Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to professionally manage student confidential and sensitive information.
Additional Information:
Two positions available:
HOURS:
Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 6:45 pm with some expectations to work on the weekends.
Monday-Friday 8:15 am - 5:00 pm with some expectations to work on the weekends.
SALARY:
$55,249
Based on the needs of the college and with Administrator approval, some positions at the college may have remote or hybrid schedule options available. Please note, that during the 65 working day probationary period, employees are required to report to campus.
Oakton is accessible by public transportation.
Application Instructions:
For further details, visit our website at ****and select the Employment link to view Employment Opportunities.
Please be sure to have a current resume, cover letter, and list of, at least, three (3) professional references with contact information prepared to submit with your application.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution, committed to employing competent, qualified individuals. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, socioeconomic status, sex or gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation in admission to and participation in its educational programs, college activities and services, or in its employment practices.
Posted positions may be removed from the Oakton website without notice when it is determined that no additional applicants are required.
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