R3 Coordinator

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.

Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM

This is a Full-Time Support Staff position at grade 14, with an annual salary range of $55,482 to $72,000. The salary 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.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life and Long-Term 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

Exempt

Yes

The R3 Coordinator is responsible for identifying justice impacted students to participate in different programs and providing tools for them to assess their potential for completing their academic and career goals. They will work with each student to access information needed to apply for grants, employment and eligible training programs. This will include collection of proper case management, barrier assessment and distribution, documentation, enrolling in, programs and/or register for courses, and provide support to individuals to complete their program.

Empower students to advocate for themselves with community entities, staff and faculty. Help students navigate and overcome academic and personal barriers by providing referrals to college and community resources and following up with these resources to ensure that students receive the support that they need to achieve their goals. Develop and implement support-related activities and services, including teaching workshops to support student success in their academic program and the workplace.

Assist with data collection for annual reports and evaluation of program activities. Maintain documentation for program files and individual student records.

• 1. Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred, in counseling, sociology or a related area.
• 2. Minimum of two years working with at-risk, justice impacted or low-income populations.
• 3. Strong interpersonal skills to be applied to a variety of individuals with differing education, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.
• 4. Strong organizational, verbal, and written skills.
• 5. Available to attend appropriate workshops and conferences.
• 6. Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends when required by the department’s needs.
• 7. Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
• 8. Experience in MS Office Suite required.
• 9. Valid Illinois driver’s license and the ability to commute to offsite locations on a frequent basis.

• Assist with increasing program enrollment through the expansion of recruitment activities including participating in community events, building relationships with community resources, and developing new recruiting plans and activities that lead to growth. Work with the director to develop marketing and outreach as the needs arise.
• Assess suitability of the participant, review and determine eligibility of potential participants…