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rStudent Support Specialist, CEJA Aurora Network Hub (FT, Grant
Funded), CFRN22035CE
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rStudent Support Specialist, CEJA Aurora Network Hub (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 Spanishspeaking preferred.
Working Conditions:
This position requires a background check and drug screen.
Hiring Range:
Starting pay begins at \$49,640 annually based on experience
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.
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