Career Development Specialist V

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.

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

This is a Part‑Time Support Staff position at grade 14 with an hourly pay rate of $26.41 to $35.21. The offer will be based on education and experience, in alignment with the College’s compensation philosophy and the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), if applicable.

• Retirement Plans (Pension, 457b, 403b)
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Development/Expense
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Non‑Exempt

No

An employee in this classification performs work of moderate difficulty by providing career counseling to current and prospective students, alumni, and community members. Work is distinguished by the ability to administer and interpret personality and ability assessments tests and the development of new career services programs. Direction is received from the assigned manager.

• Master's degree (MA) with a minimum of two years experience counseling individuals on career development and job search processes or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Considerable knowledge administering and interpreting career assessment instruments, specifically the Myers‑Briggs Type Indicator, Strong Interest Inventory and Self‑Directed Search.
• Considerable skills in verbal and written communication.
• Considerable skills in presentation development and delivery.
• Considerable skill in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to Word, Excel, Access and Publisher.
• Considerable skill in organizing work to meet established deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Working skill in interpersonal interaction to be applied to a variety of individuals with differing education, ethnic and socio‑economic backgrounds.
• 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.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends when required by the department’s needs.

• Master’s degree in counseling, social services or human services.

• Counsel students, alumni and community members to identify and implement chosen career objectives. Provide individual assessment testing to assist participants in integrating career choices with various diverse personal challenges and concerns. Make referrals to external professional resources for assistance if necessary.
• Develop and deliver presentations on career planning and development, resume development and interviewing skills to ECC classes and community organizations.
• Coach students, alumni and community members on personalized job search strategies, including critique of resumes, cover letters, and mock interviews.
• Represent the Career Services division at college events; assist Career Services management in development of strategies to promote career counseling services.
• Serve on college committees to ensure course programming that provides career development education.
• Maintains required training, licensure and/or certifications.
• Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to applicable privacy laws.
• Demonstrates sensitivity, understanding and respect of diverse populations within the workplace.
• Maintains an understanding of the work of colleagues to effectively provide backup and/or support for co‑workers during times when the division is…