Student Life Coordinator IV

Elgin Community College•Elgin, IL

10d•$63,042 - $84,056

About The Position

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. The Student Life Coordinator IV is responsible for facilitating co-curricular programs that promote student development, multicultural awareness, and leadership. Plan and lead events, workshops, and seminars that enhance classroom learning and build essential life skills such as diversity, budgeting, and conflict resolution.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Knowledge of Student Development theory.
Experience in planning and implementing events.

Nice To Haves

Masters degree in College Student Personnel or related field.
Leadership experience or training.
Experience as a Student Organization Advisor.
Experience in a higher education student activities office (work experience or solid student leadership experience).

Responsibilities

Facilitate and oversee student clubs and organizations.
Assist in the development of club constitutions/budgets, organize meetings, and facilitate club leader trainings, host workshops and monthly Club Council meetings for all student clubs and organizations to review college policies and procedures.
Facilitate the partnership between Student Life and classroom instruction with intentional co-curriculum programming supporting course learning outcomes.
Develop goals and means for reaching and maintaining faculty involvement in the co-curricular partnerships.
Develop and facilitate multicultural programming activities (e.g., Eagerly Making Bridges Regarding All Cultural Experiences, Latino Heritage Month, Black History Month, Asian-Pacific History Month, etc.) to foster cultural awareness and diversity.
Implement a comprehensive service learning/volunteer development program to enhance student volunteer program opportunities and foster student leadership development.
Serve as primary advisor for particular student groups (e.g., Organization of Latin American Students, College Programming Board, Student Government members, etc.).
Provide guidance to student groups, facilitate activities and events.
Coordinate other Student Life programs, (e.g., Who’s Who Among American Junior College Students, AIDS Awareness, Blood Drives, Trustee Academic Scholars, Welcome Weeks, Student Recognition Programs, etc.).
Maintain information posted on the Student Life website.
Develop assessment techniques to determine success of established programs.
Track participants progress and analyze results to recommend program improvements.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned which pertain to the job description.
Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes days/evenings/weekends as needed by the department.