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Job Description
About ECC:
Work Schedule:
Rate of Pay/Benefits:
This is a FullTime Support Staff position at grade 14 with an annual salary range of $54389 to $72518. The salary offer will be based on education and experience in alignment with the Colleges compensation philosophy and the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) if applicable.
Benefits:
- Medical Dental Vision Insurance
- Life and LongTerm Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA DCA Commuter)
- Retirement Plans (Pension 457b 403b)
- Time Off with Pay
- Professional Development/Expense
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Sick Banks
FLSA Status:
Grant Funded:
Job Summary:
An employee in this classification performs work of moderate difficulty providing educational guidance and assistance for students by planning schedules recommending courses and identifying appropriate support systems to facilitate retention and completion. Work involves the ability to follow through track and accurately document services provided and advancement of students. General supervision is received from the assigned manager.
Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
1. Bachelors degree in Education Psychology Human Services or a related field and one year of related experience working in education or human services; or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
2. Good knowledge of student development theory including influences of culture gender class environment and age.
3. Good knowledge of college policies and practices impacting student enrollment financial aid and graduation.
4. Some knowledge of college as well as community resources available for students to access.
5. Working skill in advising and coaching others including the ability to identify and support when a student requires additional professional help or resources.
6. Working skill in verbal and written communications.
7. Working skill in documenting student services in the appropriate electronic system.
8. Working skill in presenting information in a group setting or workshop.
9. Working skill in the use of Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook etc. and ability to operate a personal computer and various software packages.
10. Available to work days evenings and/or weekends to support the requirements of the department.
11. Designated positions may require bilingual Spanish speaking based on assigned population.
Desired Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Masters degree in a related field desirable.
Essential Duties:
1. Provide academic advising focused on helping new continuing and returning students with the exploration of their academic and career objectives
2. Establish a completion (education) plan for each student in assigned case load utilizing all available modalities to contact advise assist and monitor assigned students in successful completion of program requirements
3. Provide oneonone personal and supportive services to students to address factors impacting college course/program retention success
4. Provide coverage for coworkers during times when Advising is shortstaffed or is experiencing an increase in appointments or presentation requests
5. Assist the assigned manager in conjunction with other Offices with the development coordination and implementation of a comprehensive student support system from admissions to completion by facilitating relevant workshops and participating in college events and initiatives (Transfer Fair New Student Orientation Early Alert SOAP Intervention etc. that focus on increasing retention rates course completion rates graduation and/or transfer to either a college/university or entering the workforce.
6. Provide academic support services to students including teaching them to utilize the technology to selfserve.
7. Work collaboratively with and refer students to other student services departments including but not limited to Wellness (Mental Health support) and Career Development Services
8. Make referrals to partnering external agencies such as the Student Assistance Program and social service agencies when appropriate and assist with locating other referral sources as needed
9. Utilize available technology to monitor academic progress of students toward degree and/or certificate completion
10. May be assigned to an area of specialty such as program retention degree specific programs or bilingual populations while demonstrating and maintaining an understanding of the work of peers in order to provide support as needed
11. Identify current and potential academic needs and trends and shares insights with supervisor including potential solutions or next steps
12. Participate in professional activities including but not limited to NACADA (National Academic Advising Association) ILACADA (Illinois Academic Advising Association) IACAC (Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling) and other professional organizations and keeps up to date on applicable body of knowledge including sharing new information research or resources with coworkers
Other Duties:
- Perform other jobrelated 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:
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 04/23/2025. Elgin Community College Support Staff of Elgin Community College Association (SSECCA) members that apply by 04/30/2025 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 Colleges EEO/AA Officer. Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a casebycase basis.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
