Education Placement Service Coordinator III

Elgin Community College; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a renowned community college as an Education Placement Service Coordinator III, where you'll play a vital role in guiding students through their educational journeys. This part-time position offers the chance to coordinate student clinical observation programs, ensuring alignment with curriculum standards and supporting students in their transitions to four-year institutions. You'll work in a collaborative environment, fostering a welcoming campus culture and contributing to the success of over 9,000 students. If you're passionate about education and helping students succeed, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Retirement Plans (Pension, 457b, 403b)

Paid Time Off

Professional Development/Expense

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, along with a Professional Educator License.
• 3-5 years of K-12 teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate student clinical observation program in public schools.
• Arrange placements and communicate with instructors about student performance.
• Maintain observation reports for credential records.

Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Teaching Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)

Professional Educator License (PEL)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Work at one of the top 25 community colleges in the country!

Job no: 495170
Position Type: Part-Time
Location: Elgin, IL
Experience Level: Mid-Level
Categories: Academic Support
Role: Education Placement Service Coordinator III

About ECC:

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.

Work Schedule:

Part-time - TBD

Rate of Pay/Benefits:

This is a Part-Time Support Staff position at grade 14, with an hourly pay rate of $26.15 to $34.86. The offer will be based on education and experience, in alignment with the College’s compensation philosophy and the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), if applicable.

• Retirement Plans (Pension, 457b, 403b)
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Development/Expense
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Grant Funded: No

Job Summary:

An employee in this classification coordinates the student clinical observation program within public school settings. This role is crucial in ensuring that the program aligns with curriculum standards and supports students in their transition to four-year institutions.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Bachelors' degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university
• Professional Educator License (PEL)
• Three to five years of K-12 teaching experience
• College level administrative or teaching experience
• Knowledge of credential requirements of four-year university teaching programs and teaching standards of Illinois
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Experience in a multilingual community and/or ESL/bilingual teaching endorsement preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Arrange student observation placements with local school administrators.
• Provide classroom presentations to ECC students detailing student observation process.
• Communicate with course instructors regarding students’ performance.
• Collect and maintain observation reports for students’ credential records.
• Counsel students regarding observations.
• Write verification letters for student applications to four year university programs.
• Assist in updating student requirements and observation process through annual meetings with school administration officers.
• Write annual program evaluation report.

Other Duties:

Job-related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

Position requires close visual acuity to perform activities (i.e. preparing/analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer monitor; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines; using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes).

Environmental Conditions:

Typical office or administrative conditions. (i.e. not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions).

Current SSECCA Union Member Information:

The initial posting date for this position is 03/18/2025. Elgin Community College Support Staff Association (SSECCA) members that apply by 03/25/2025 and meet the posted minimum qualifications will receive full consideration.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Elgin Community College does not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination, against any member of its community on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender/gender identity, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law in matters of admissions, employment, or in any aspect of the educational programs or activities it offers.

In addition, Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment practices, educational opportunities, and programs and services. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the College’s EEO/AA Officer. Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Advertised: March 18, 2025 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled