Part Time Hospitality Onsite Job Coach Casual

Educate. Empower. Transform

At Oakton College we know education changes lives - and that starts with the people who make it happen. For more than 50 years weve built a welcoming and inclusive community where students from all backgrounds and experiences thrive.

Were looking for passionate educators professionals and leaders to join our team. Whether in the classroom student support or behind the scenes your talents and expertise will make a difference and shape the future.

We provide dynamic learning environments that empower students and employees alike with campuses in Des Plaines and Skokie and a Health Careers Education Center in Evanston.

As a proud institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission Oakton is more than a college - its a place where innovation equity and lifelong learning drive everything we do. We value diverse perspectives and embrace new ideas and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and student-centered culture.

Oakton College is looking for an enthusiastic Part-Time Onsite Job Coach to assist with students who are participating in an Introduction to Hospitality course This program now in its third year provides neurodiverse students who are enrolled in transitional programs with an opportunity to have a paid internship in the hotel this short-term position the Onsite Job Coach will assist hotel staff with guiding and managing students during their 4-week engagement.

Essential Functions of the Position:

• The primary role of this position is to assist in maintaining an environment conducive to learning and working
• Assist hotel staff with student management
• Work collaboratively with hotel GM and Managers

• Illinois Paraprofessional license substitute teaching license professional Educator license or equivalent experience
• Experience assisting with special education students
• Willing and able to meet the needs of students
• Must be enthusiastic about working with a special needs population
• Willingness to learn and assist in the evolution of this new pilot program

Training Dates: April 22 - May 15 2026 Location: Residence Inn Wilmette Days/Times: Wednesdays and Fridays 9:15 AM-12:45 PM Pay: $25/hr

Those who have additional questions please reach out to Aira Alcantara Workforce Development Program Manager:

For information regarding employment eligibility please visit our employment at Oakton web page.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Oakton College conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law and in accordance with the Illinois Department of Human Rights Conviction Record Protection Act of March 2021.

Posted positions may be removed from the Oakton website without notice when it is determined that no additional applicants are required.

Oakton College does not utilize E-Verify for employment eligibility verification.