Student Support Specialist, CEJA Aurora Network Hub (3 FT, Grant Funded), CFRN22035CE

College of Dupage
paid time off
United States, Illinois, Glen Ellyn
425 Fawell Boulevard (Show on map)
Dec 06, 2024
Student Support Specialist, CEJA Aurora Network Hub (3 FT, Grant Funded), CFRN22035CE Student Support Specialist, CEJA Aurora Network Hub (3 FT, Grant Funded), CFRN22035CE The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, vitally connected to our local area for over 50 years. We prepare students for a lifelong passion for learning on our 273-acre campus which is home to nine associate degrees and a wide variety of professional and technical certificates. Many of these credentials prepare students to seamlessly articulate into the baccalaureate programs of our higher education partner institutions. College of DuPage is committed to student success and values an inclusive and welcoming community environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce. Our connection to the larger metropolitan area is essential to our success and provides a wealth of diverse cultural and recreational opportunities. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Provide retention and transitional support to CEJA students to encourage enrollment and success in postsecondary education. Plan, coordinate, deliver and report on transition activities leading to successful enrollment and retention in CEJA program, support in finding employment and/or continued study. Assist with support, development, and expansion of bridge programs for adult learners. Coordinate outreach efforts to identify and enroll CEJA program students. Meet with students to inform them of educational opportunities within the CEJA project as well as partner colleges if not eligible for the program. Provide follow-up services to provide transitional support to students as they move through the enrollment process. Transition support goes beyond the student recruitment and includes a case management component/resource referral. Actively recruit adult learners to enroll in CEJA courses/programs through presentations within classes and orientation sessions, flyers, marketing materials, word-of-mouth referrals, etc. Represent CEJA and college program at events. Develop programs to transition HSE and Intermediate-Advanced ELA students to college classes and monitor their progress (i.e., learning communities, bridge programs, etc.). Collaborate with Managers to develop service and learning outcomes for transition activities. Develop relationships with local community agencies within the district and with various departments throughout COD to ensure students are appropriately linked to all available and appropriate resources. Work with adult learners to complete necessary paperwork, identify an appropriate class schedule, and create a long-term plan leading to further training and/or employment. Serve as a point of contact with the IL WorkNet Center in connection with these students and participate in Workforce Development activities as assigned. Participate in relevant meetings with Continuing Education and Student Services as relates to the successful transition of adult learners. Collaborate with Student Services, Admissions/Recruitment, and academic programs by using uniform procedures for tracking students, attending regular meetings, etc. Track and document student progress towards stated goals and objectives established. Regularly update participant case notes in the CEJA database. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Education BA/BS Degree Required. Masters preferred Experience 2-3 years working with adult students in an advising, teaching, or administrative support role required. Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred. Working Conditions: This position requires a background check and drug screen. Hiring Range: Classified 13 Salary/57,200.00 - 61,360.00 Competitive starting pay is dependent on education and experience. College of DuPage also offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for employees and dependents, medical, dental, vision effective the first day of employment, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment. College of DuPage is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. College of DuPage does not discriminate against individuals in employment opportunities, programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, veterans' status, marital status, disability, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or on any other basis protected by law. To apply, visit https://cod.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/2235?c=cod jeid-1d0c76683c678841a0a1351814853110