JobID: 666

Position Type:
Admissions Group (Grant Funded)/College Access Specialist (Grant Funded)

Date Posted:
10/20/2022

Location:
HCC Main Campus, Freeport, IL

College Access Specialists, TRIO
(Grant Funded)

Highland Community College is accepting applications for two College Access Specialist, TRIO Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC) positions. These full-time, grant funded positions will provide services to college-ready individuals in Ogle, Carroll, Stephenson, and Winnebago counties. Each position will provide services for two counties (Ogle/Carroll and Stephenson/Winnebago). Responsibilities include organizing, implementing, and holding informational sessions as part of outreach and recruitment efforts to prospective participants for EOC; providing academic advising, financial literacy, and referral services to college-ready individuals; assisting with college preparation, including ACT/SAT preparation, college and scholarship application assistance, and financial aid applications; and developing and delivering academic, career, and financial literacy workshops. These positions will assist participants in setting and achieving personal, educational and career goals and providing resources to participants to augment their career awareness, career exploration, and job search skills.

Bachelor’s degree in counseling, education, sociology or related field and one year of relevant experience working with low-income, first-generation students, other disadvantaged populations, or work in a TRIO program setting required. This position works with a diverse population of students and staff. A valid driver’s license is required. This position requires a criminal background check.

To apply for this position and view complete job description and requirements, please visit our website at www.highland.edu/employment. Application is not complete until the following materials are submitted: online application, cover letter, resume, transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable for the purpose of application), and names/phone numbers of three professional references. You may contact Human Resources at 815-599-3426 for an alternative application method. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Highland Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, and encourages applications from veterans, minorities, people with disabilities and other diverse groups.

Job Type: Full-time

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