Post-Secondary Success Coach Job Elgin area,Illinois USA,Education / Teaching

About ECC:

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.

Work Schedule:

M-F 9:00 am - 2:30pm

Rate of Pay:

This is a Part-Time Support Staff position at grade 12, with an hourly pay rate of $20.36 to $27.00. 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.

Benefits:

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

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Grant Funded:

Yes

Job Summary:

The Post-Secondary Success Coach provides individualized support to participating grant program students to ensure successful transition to high school; graduation from high school; and transition to their selected post-secondary opportunities. Coaches will be assigned a student caseload for specific middle and/or high schools in the ECC District 509 service area, serving low-income and first-generation students. General supervision is received by the Director of Talent Search Transitions Grant.

Required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Associate degree required.

Demonstrated interest in and aptitude for working with middle school and high school students and their families.

Passion for supporting students in identifying, planning for, and achieving their post‑secondary goals, with a commitment to serving low‑income and first‑generation college students.

Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to initiate tasks, prioritize competing responsibilities and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Proven ability to develop and maintain positive professional relationships with community partners and external stakeholders.

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, as needed to support departmental programming and events.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, Access, and Publisher.

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, as needed to support departmental programs, events, and operational needs.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Bachelor’s degree
Lived experience overcoming barriers similar to those faced by the target student population
Experience working with communities in the Elgin Community College District 509 service region.

Essential Duties:

Recruit students from designated middle school and high schools who meet the grant requirements. Outreach requires extensive phone calls, video calls, chats, in person recruitment, and email follow‑up with students/guardians as well as with designated school contacts. Document outreach efforts.

Develop and implement events and activities to support students and families. Outreach to ensure student/family participation in planned events and activities. Document student participation and contact.

Maintain regular contact with assigned students and parents/guardians through efforts not limited to in‑person meetings at designated…