Institutional Success and Engagement Specialist

Elgin Community College•Elgin, IL

12d•$48,047 - $64,062•Onsite

About The Position

The Institutional Success & Engagement Specialist serves as a collaborative resource supporting the Chief Institutional Success & Engagement Officer (CISEO) in advancing college-wide initiatives that strengthen institution-wide success, equity, and engagement. The role helps facilitate communication across departments, supports the coordination and follow-through of projects, and assists in monitoring strategic initiatives aligned with ECC’s Strategic Plan. This position also provides day-to-day administrative and operational support to the CISEO, assists with campus-wide programming, and participates in local community outreach efforts to strengthen relationships and enhance the visibility and impact of the College.

Requirements

Associate’s degree required.
Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in higher education, student success and engagement initiatives, project management, or closely related functional areas.
Understanding of student development theory and demonstrated commitment equity-minded practices.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate programs, prepare reports, and monitor outcomes.
Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills with ability to deliver effective presentation to diverse audiences.
Demonstrated effectiveness in collaborating with students, faculty, employees, and external stakeholders, fostering strong professional relationships.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite; experience with data systems or other data platforms preferred.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings/weekends in support of programmatic and institutional needs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and support the planning, implementation, and assessment of projects, initiatives, and programs within the Institutional Success & Engagement Office, ensuring that activities are carried out effectively and remain in alignment with ECC’s Strategic Plan.
Assist the CISEO with institutional reporting needs, including collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data related to student success, equity, and engagement initiatives.
Prepare benchmarking reports, literature reviews, and presentations that highlight emerging trends and best practices.
Collaborate with academic and student affairs departments to develop and implement equity-driven and student success initiatives that promote retention, belonging, and inclusion.
Support relevant councils, committees, and subcommittees.
Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support to the CISEO, including calendar management, meeting preparation, budget reconciliation, recordkeeping, and coordinating logistics for office operations.
Assist in coordinating recognition events, workshop facilitation, and local community engagement activities that strengthen ECC’s visibility and support student and employee success.
Other duties as pertain to the job.