Student Success Coach
Company: Elgin Community College
Location: Elgin
Posted on: November 20, 2023
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Job Description:
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:
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of
the department.
Rate of Pay:
This position is a grade 14 with a minimum of $49,575 and a
midpoint of 66,100. Salary offer will be commensurate with the
education/experience, in alignment with the College's compensation
philosophy, and the current CBA, if applicable.
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Grant Funded:
Yes
Job Summary:
An employee in this classification performs work of moderate
difficulty by engaging in long-term and intrusive collaboration
with students, helping them navigate through-and triumph
over-personal and academic challenges, articulate goals, craft a
pathway to achieving them, and cultivate the knowledge and skills
needed for academic, career and personal success. Work is
distinguished by the ability to provide individualized support,
guidance, accountability, and encouragement to students throughout
their academic journey. Direction is received by the assigned
manager.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
1. Bachelor's degree in education, human services, psychology or
related field with a minimum of one year work experience in an
educational setting working directly with students or an equivalent
combination of training and experience.
2. Good knowledge of a student-centered and equity-minded approach
to coaching.
3. Considerable skill in problem solving and research.
4. Considerable skill to proactively and independently manage a
caseload of 200+ students
5. Considerable skill in working independently and as a team; with
the ability to determine approach for completing work based on
guidelines.
6. Considerable skill in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite,
including but not limited to Word, Excel, Access and Publisher
7. Considerable skill in independently organizing work to meet
established deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and
accuracy with the ability to respond to changing goals and
priorities.
8. Considerable skills in verbal and written communication.
9. Considerable skill in interpersonal interaction to be applied to
a variety of individuals with differing education, ethnic and
socio-economic backgrounds.
10. 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.
11. Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including
evenings and weekends when required by the department's needs.
Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Essential Duties:
Other Duties:
Physical Demands:
Sedentary (up to 10 lbs occasionally, sitting most of the time)
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 10/16/2023. Elgin
Community College Support Staff Association (SSECCA) members that
apply by 10/23/2023 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.
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