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Heartland Community College

Heartland Community College

Normal, IL, USA
Posted on May 2, 2025

Description

We seek applicants for a part-time position within Adult Education to work individually with students to identify goals and career pathways under the guidance of the Associate Director. Will support Adult Education students' transition into further educational or employment opportunities.

Schedule is anticipated to include up to 20 hours per week.

General responsibilities include but are not limited to

  • Support students' goal setting
  • Meet with students to identify, evaluate, and reduce barriers to their success and achievement of identified goals
  • Support career-focused experiential learning activities such as job shadowing and mock job fairs
  • Assist with student onboarding and orientation
  • Maintain records of student class attendance and follow-up with students when absent

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree OR associate degree with appropriate work experience
  • Organizational and planning skills, attention to detail, ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to effectively and inclusively serve a diverse population of adult learners
  • Ability to function professionally under pressure and perform duties in a confidential manner

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience working with disadvantaged adults
  • Career planning experience, such as resume writing and interview skills preparation knowledge

Heartland Community College is an equal opportunity institution.

HCC values equity, diversity and inclusion. We create a collegial and welcoming culture by taking collective responsibility in the creation, protection, and enhancement of an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus community.

Temporary part-time staff may be eligible for participation in the College's 403(b) retirement savings plan; paid leave under the Paid Leave for All Workers Act; and perks associated with their employee identification card which may include access to HCC Fitness & Recreation Center, HCC Library, and Bloomington-Normal Public Transit System (Connect Transit).

Benefits listed are subject to change. Specific benefits are dependent upon employment classification, duration of employment, number of hours worked, etc.