Project CARE Support Specialist

Morton College; Cicero (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Morton College in Cicero, IL is seeking a Specialist to support Project CARE students entering the program and to lead recruitment efforts. The role includes coordinating recruitment events, engaging with Adult Education classes, and expanding Project CARE across the college district.

The ideal candidate will be bilingual in Spanish and English, hold an Associate’s degree, and have experience working with postsecondary students or adult learners.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required.
• Bilingual Spanish and English required.
• Experience working with postsecondary students or adult learners preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist prospective and current student with Project CARE intake.
• Answer phone calls and take messages in the Project CARE office and respond to emails.
• Perform data entry, sorting, maintaining, and filing student records in database.
• Support program marketing efforts, including visiting Adult Education classes to promote the program.
• Assist with test sign-up, assessment, intake & orientation.
• Facilitate student relationships with tutors and conduct college tours.
• Represent Project CARE programs at college events, community events, and career fairs (off-site work may be required).
• Attend required meetings and training sessions.
• Complete professional development activities as assigned.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish-English

Experience with adult learners

Student recruitment experience

Education

Associate’s degree

Job description

Under the direction of the Project Care and Adult Education Liaison, the Specialist is responsible for supporting Project CARE Students as they enter the program. The Specialist will serve as the primary recruiter for new students, coordinating and developing student recruitment initiatives and events. The Specialist will also work with the adult education department to recruit students from Adult Ed Classes into the program. This role is also responsible for expanding Project CARE within the college district.

• Assist prospective and current student and with Project CARE intake.
• Answer phone calls and take messages in the Project CARE office in addition to responding to emails.
• Perform data entry this includes but limited to sorting, maintaining, and filing student records in database.
• Support program marketing efforts; this includes but not limited to visiting Adult Education classes to promote the program.
• Assist with test sign-up, assessment, intake & orientation.
• Facilitate student relationships with their tutors by advocating on the students’ behalf when necessary. Conduct college tours.
• Represent Project CARE programs at college events, community events, and other networking opportunities such as career fairs, this will require working off-site on occasion.
• Attend all required meetings and training sessions.
• Complete professional development activities as assigned.
• Preform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

An Associate’s degree. Experience working with postsecondary students or adult learners. Bilingual in Spanish and English. Familiarity with the needs of students in Adult Education programs. Must be able to demonstrate the Morton College core values of compassion, fairness, respect, responsibility, tolerance and truth.

Preferred Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business Administration (or a related subject). Experience working with Adult Ed students. Familiarity with Customer Relations, Literacy Tutoring, and Database Management.