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ABOUT US
We are Harper College…the college in your community.

The College was established by referendum in 1965 and opened September 1967. It is named for Dr. William Rainey Harper, a pioneer in the junior college movement in the United States and the first president of the University of Chicago.

Harper College is now one of the nation’s premier community colleges and one of the largest, serving approximately 29,000 students annually in Chicago’s northwest suburbs. The College’s academic programs prepare students for rewarding careers and for transfer to four-year universities. Harper offers associate degree and certification programs, advanced career programs, workforce training, professional development, continuing education classes, accelerated degree options for adults and developmental education programs.

QUALIFICATIONS JOB DESCRIPTION

Schedule Information: To be determined; may include evening shifts

Hours per Week: 37.5

Benefits: Health, Dental, Life & Disability; Sick, Vacation & Holiday Pay; Personal Business;

Harper Tuition Waivers; and Professional Expense

Duties of Position: Assists the underrepresented adult population, including English as a Second Language, Developmental Education, and other students at the pre-college level to navigate the Harper College processes. This position develops sustainable processes within current Harper College enrollment, financial assistance and advising models which result in successful completion outcomes for this target population; both into Integrated Education and Training (IET/ICAPS) models and other appropriate programs. Guides students through the enrollment process as they navigate College procedures and provides coaching/mentoring for students in Integrated Educational Training (IET/ICAPS) cohorts.

Assists the AED/CNSO Director in developing sustainable pathways for underrepresented adult students transitioning into college enrollment and programming.

Collaborates with enrollment staff (Admissions/ One Stop/Advising/Financial Aid/Foundation/Student Engagement) to create clear, sustainable paths to success for the target population.

Collaborates with Financial Aid, and Foundation to direct students toward resources, including distribution of the HSE and ELAT graduate and HSE Distinguished scholarships.

Supports the Alternative Credentialing Pathway to high school completion program.

Works with AED/CNSO Staff to follow up with qualified students ready for transition to college.

Serves as a liaison between AED/CNSO and college credit/career programs, as well as student services as they relate to the transition to college credit. Supports and provides orientation and onboarding services to students entering credit/career programs.

Provides career direction and guidance for current and potential students. Makes recommendations for enhancements in stacked career pathways and IET’s (i.e. digital literacy, math review, ESL assistance).

Assists in the management of the HSE and ELAT graduate scholarship funds with the Financial Aid Office.

Assists students in locating and using educational, career, and vocational information.

Develops and maintains communications with instructional faculty to ensure success of student outcomes and goals; including determining eligibility for programs.

Refers students to transitional services (i.e. housing, transportation, childcare, and other supportive services) as needed.

Develops and maintains mechanisms to track student participation and performance in accordance with Student Advising systems to evaluate efforts and improve effectiveness.

Maintains current with national models of adult transition through involvement at state and national levels.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements : Bachelor’s degree in education, communications or related field required. Master’s preferred.

Experience Requirements: Minimum three years' experience working with students and families with less than college level educational backgrounds and multi-cultural backgrounds.

Required Documents: ***A resume and cover letter are required to complete the application process***

* Official transcripts required upon hire

* Employment is contingent upon Criminal Background Check.

* Employment sponsorship is not available.

Harper College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create an inclusive learning and working environment where individual differences and identities are respected, valued and embraced. We encourage women, people from historically underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

Harper College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create an inclusive learning and working environment where individual differences and identities are respected, valued and embraced. We encourage women, people from historically underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

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