at College of Lake County in Grayslake, Illinois, United States
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Posting Details Posting Detail Information Posting Number S02743 Position Title LGBTQ+ Student Outreach & Programs Coordinator Internal Position Title LGBTQ+ Student Outreach & Programs Coordinator Department Student Activities and Inclusion Position Type Staff Job Family Specialist Job SummaryThe College of Lake County is looking for a LGBTQ+ Student Outreach & Programs Coordinator to join the Student Activities and Inclusion Department. Under the direction of the Director of Student Activities and Inclusion, the LGBTQ+ Student Outreach Coordinator is responsible for facilitation of co-curricular programs, multicultural competence, student leadership opportunities, and an overall campus climate that fosters student development for the LGBTQ+ community. The coordinator will develop and facilitate events, workshops and seminars that complement classroom instruction and help students build leadership and life skills (e.g., diversity, budget management, conflict resolution, etc.). This position will also assist in framing the diversity imperative in academic and educational terms to engage faculty and staff to move IDEA conversations to the center of institutional concerns to compliment the co-curricular experience to the work faculty are doing to engage students.
Why choose the College of Lake County for your next opportunity?
The College of Lake County ( CLC ) offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health, Delta Dental and Superior Vision insurance plans, tuition support for employees and qualified family members, three retirement plans, disability, group and supplemental life insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending account plans, a compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays!!), generous vacation, sick and personal time off and 14 paid holidays each year. Some benefits will not be available for part-time employees (ex: health insurance).
CLC is a comprehensive community college located in northeastern Illinois committed to being an innovative educational institution providing life-changing paths for our students by offering exceptional learning experiences. CLC achieved a milestone in 2023 with its designation as a Leader College. This national recognition awarded by the Achieving the Dream Network is the result of improved student outcomes through the CLC’s relentless commitment to transformational change and the implementation of innovative practices within the student success model over the past few years. CLC aspires to be a place where every student succeeds, every employee thrives, so that every business achieves and every community grows. Our mission is to be innovative and value-driven in supporting student success through developing and encouraging employees of all backgrounds on their journey toward achieving personal and professional growth. Required Qualification(s)+ Bachelor’s Degree.
+ Knowledge and experience working with the LGBTQ+ community in a higher education setting.
+ Prior work experience in student affairs, student life programming, or a related field in a higher education setting.
+ Working knowledge of the entire Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook.
+ Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential as this is a highly visible position with heavy public, student, agent and internal contact with faculty and staff.
+ Proven ability to work effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities; demonstrate sensitivity to and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Desired Qualification(s)+ Master’s Degree
+ Excellent Oral and Written Skills
+ Working Knowledge of multi-cultural programming and leadership development.
+ Proven experience of collaboration with other departments.
+ Bilingual in Spanish and English
Posting Date 07/23/2024 Closing Date 08/06/2024 Expected Start Date 09/09/2024 Special Instructions SummaryInterviewees will be required to facilitate a PowerPoint presentation.
Pay Rate $42,677/Yr. Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Location Grayslake Total Hours per week 40.00 Work ScheduleM-F (8-4:30pm)
Interview Process Requirements Presentation EEO StatementThe College of Lake County is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, it seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including minorities, women and people with disabilities.
Summary of Essential FunctionsProject Leadership (50%)
+ Coordinate welcoming events/meet and greet sessions for new and continuing students
+ Assist with coordination and implementation of IDEA programs to encourage use of services
+ Co-host IDEA trainings and retreats that can serve as cross-functional opportunities with academic courses, such as first-year experience courses and those with direct learning outcomes
+ SAI lead to oversee PRIDE Month student events, Transgender Day of Remembrance and Resilience, World AIDS Day, and other LGBTQ+ initiatives.
+ Lead facilitator for SAFE Zone Training.
+ Facilitate the partnership between Student Activities and Inclusion and classroom instruction with intentional co-curriculum programming supporting course learning outcomes. Develop goals and means for reaching and maintaining faculty involvement in the co-curricular partnerships.
Department Operations and Procedures (30%)
+ Participate in campus diversity and heritage month planning committees.
+ Assist in the implementation IDEA workshops/training applicable to Student Activities and Inclusion, and related campus initiatives.
+ Research best practices in services for LGBTQ+ work to encourage program involvement
+ Assist in the development of an IDEA workshop/training manual and related program resources available during the academic year.
+ Promote LGBTQ+ programs through cross-functional campus teams or committees
+ Research best practices in services for target populations to encourage program involvement
+ Support other Student Activities and Inclusion programs.
+ Develop assessment techniques to determine success of established programs. Track participants progress and analyze results to recommend program improvements.
Student and Customer Service (20%)
+ Serve as a key liaison/contact to connect LGBTQ+ populations of students
+ Serve on the LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group, and the LGBTQ+ Students Advocates Committee on the Diversity Council
+ Serve as SAI liaison for the Pride Alliance student organization:
+ Provide guidance and leadership to PRIDE members through helping to develop leadership skills and responsibilities to execute various tasks.
+ Facilitate retreats and other workshop to develop academic year programs and student meetings
+ Developing partnerships with other clubs/organizations or college departments to execute various activities that address students’ needs.
Posting Specific Questions – supplemental questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).+ * Do you have a Bachelor’s degree or higher?
+ Yes
+ No
+ * Do you have prior work experience in student affairs, student life programming, or a related field in a higher education setting?
+ Yes
+ No
+ * Do you have knowledge and experience working with the LGBTQ+ community in a higher education setting?
+ Yes
+ No
+ * Do you have a Master’s degree or higher?
+ Yes
+ No
+ * Are you bilingua
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