Coordinator, PEACE Center

Prairie State College • Chicago Heights, IL

426d • $53,782 - $86,038

About The Position

The Coordinator of the PEACE Center at Prairie State College plays a crucial role in enhancing the enrollment, recruitment, and retention of students from under-resourced populations. This position serves as the primary point of contact for these students, designing and implementing programs and strategies to improve student access and success, particularly for groups such as Black/African American, Hispanic/Latine, Male, LGBTQIA+, and One Million Degrees Scholars. The coordinator will also develop educational programming and act as an ambassador for equity and inclusion within the college community.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field.
• Two years' experience advising college students, particularly students from under-resourced student populations.
• Strong commitment to the goals and objectives of the PEACE Center.
• Excellent communication skills and a desire to engage with students in meaningful and impactful ways.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree in Education or related field.
• Experience working with a culturally diverse population.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Director and other areas within the Student Affairs division to ensure that identified goals and objectives regarding retention and graduation of all student populations are met.
• Plan, develop, and implement student support and enrichment programs, workshops, and initiatives that meet the needs of targeted populations at Prairie State College.
• Collaborate with faculty to offer additional programs and services designed to address the experience for PEACE center students and make improvements towards closing the achievement gap where needed.
• Maintain detailed records of student participation in PEACE Center programming and events, monitor the academic progress of participants, and provide intervention for those placed at-risk.
• Assist the Director with program review and evaluation; maintain detailed data on support and programming provided to prospective and current students as well as feedback from surveys and focus groups.
• Coordinate and implement aspects of PEACE Center events, which may include limited weekend and overnight experiences.
• Provide necessary support to a student club and serve as the club's advisor in the future.
• Refer students as appropriate to faculty, counselors, and other College personnel as needed.
• Perform recruiting activities including representing the College both on- and off-campus at target high schools, college/career programs, and events hosted by the college.
• Provide academic advising services to students and prospective students, particularly focusing on male-identifying students.
• Develop a working knowledge of College policies, procedures, and academic programs, with special attention to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) educational services.
• Support and participate in both the in-classroom and out-of-classroom lives of PEACE Center students to enhance their development and learning experiences.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with faculty and other College personnel to ensure coherence and mutual reinforcement of PSC's mission and values.
• Teach students to effectively utilize career exploration systems, Transfer Center, and other resources in pursuit of occupational guidance or other information.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonable within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree