Student Life Coordinator IV

Elgin Community College; Elgin (IL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans (Pension, 457b, 403b)

Paid Time Off

Professional Development/Expense

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Elgin Community College is seeking a part-time staff member to develop and facilitate co-curricular programs, community service and outreach, student leadership opportunities, and cultivate a campus climate that supports student development. Direction is provided by a designated manager.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, knowledge of student development theory, event planning skills, and a commitment to service and advocacy within a higher-education setting.

Qualifications

• 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 of all sizes.
• Service and advocacy experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and oversee community engagement experiences.
• Develop outreach programs aligned with strategic plan and learning outcomes.
• Create and run co-curricular programs to foster engagement and leadership.
• Implement service learning/volunteer development programs.

Skills

Student Development theory

Event planning

Community engagement

Advocacy

Flexible schedule ability

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

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:

PT Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes days/evenings/weekends as needed by the department.

Rate of Pay:

This is a Part-Time Support Staff position at grade 15, with an hourly pay rate of $30.61 to $40.82. 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.

Benefits:

• 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 performs work of moderate difficulty developing and facilitating co-curricular programs, community service and outreach programs, student leadership opportunities, and an overall campus climate that fosters student development. Direction is received by assigned manager.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

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

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Masters degree in College Student Personnel or related field.
2. Leadership experience or training.
3. Experience as a Student Organization Advisor.
4. Experience in a higher education student activities office (work experience or solid student leadership experience).
5. Experience working with community partners.

Essential Duties:

1. Facilitate and oversee community engagement experiences. Assist in the development and implementation of outreach programs such as Sexual assault Awareness and Domestic Violence Awareness programming, Project Backpack, Trustee Scholars, Mental and physical Health programs
2. Facilitate the partnership between Student Life and community organizations, campus departments and classroom instruction with intentional co-curriculum programming supporting the strategic plan and learning outcomes. Develop goals and means for reaching and maintaining faculty, staff and community involvement in the co-curricular partnerships
3. Develop and facilitate co-curricular programs (e.g., Make A Difference Week, Welcome Weeks, Big Event, Suicide Prevention Day, volunteer and basic needs fairs, etc.) to foster community engagement and awareness.
4. Implement a comprehensive service learning/volunteer development program to enhance student volunteer program opportunities and foster student leadership development.
5. Assist with advising, training, or development of 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.
6. Coordinate other Student Life programs, (e.g., Legal Clinics, HIV/AIDS Awareness, Blood Drives, Trustee Academic Scholars, Welcome Weeks, Student Recognition Programs, Volunteer Programs, etc.). Maintain information posted on the Student Life website and social media.
7. Develop assessment techniques to determine success of established programs. Track participants progress and analyze results to recommend program improvements.

Other Duties:

1. Perform other job-related duties as assigned which pertain to the job description.
2. Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes days/evenings/weekends as needed by the department.

Physical Demands:

Light (up to 25 lbs occasionally or 10lbs frequently)

Visual Acuity:

Close visual acuity (e.g. computer, assembly)

Work Environment:

Loud noise

Environmental Conditions:

Typical office or administrative

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Current SSECCA Union Member Information:

The initial posting date for this position is 07/23/2026. Elgin Community College Support Staff Association (SSECCA) members that apply by 08/03/2026 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.