Career Center

Schedule Information: Varying hours Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with occasional evening hours.

Hours per Week: 25

Benefits: N/A

Work Conditions: Work is primarily indoor and sedentary in nature. 

Duties of Position: Provides academic guidance to AED students in addition to assistance in recruitment, retention, and student success. Works with AED team to register, place and test students. Provides program information and individual assessment and referral to other departments at Harper College or to community agencies.

Recruitment, Registration/Assessment, and Orientation

Assists in the recruitment and retention of AED students.

Participates in the AED general and on-going student registration/intake and placement processes.

Together with students, develops Educational plans to reflect their goals and follows up with students who have Educational Transition Plans.

Administers standardized Adult Education tests as needed.

Provides initial appropriate individual student guidance; refers to advisors in Student Development, or other support services / community agencies.

Guidance, Transition, and Coordination with Student Development

Guides students planning to transition to college, as follows:

Directs student follow-up activities including contacting students who have or have not completed the program.

Conducts recognition activities for AED student accomplishments and student contributions.

Serves as liaison with Student Development to connect Adult learners with appropriate Area of Interest (AOE) advisors; may advocate for student need for financial assistance with Financial Aid, Women’s Program, and/or scholarship assistance.

Assists in the management of the HSE Graduate scholarship funds with Financial Aid Office.

Maintains files of community agencies and serves as a resource for student referrals.

Assists students in locating and using educational, career, and vocational information.

Maintains Integrated Education & Training or ICAPS cohorts to completion, keeping accurate records of credentials for ICCB AE reporting.

Assists students holistically by attending to academic and non-academic needs including referral to ADS for support and/or specialized advising and counseling needs.

Conducts interviews and refers students for testing of and monitoring of special needs, such as learning disabilities, behavioral disorders, visual impairments, or physical disabilities.

Conducts student surveys to determine academic and vocational interests.

Serves as a liaison between the AED Department and other Harper Departments as well as community agencies.

Serves on committees and task forces in the college and community to provide for improved student services and increased networking.

Maintains current knowledge on Transition models under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, taking advantage of applicable professional development.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements:  Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related area plus fluency in Spanish.

Experience Requirements: Minimum two years’ experience in adult education, advising or social work.

Application Review Date: Applications are accepted until the position is filled though priority will be given to applications received on or before: August 23, 2023.

Required Documents: ***A resume and cover letter are required to complete the application process***

* Official transcripts required upon hire 
* Employment is contingent upon Criminal Background Check.
* Employment sponsorship is not available.

About Harper College

Harper College is a comprehensive community college dedicated to providing excellent education at an affordable cost, promoting personal growth, enriching the local community and meeting the challenges of a global society. The specific purposes of the College are: To provide the first two years of baccalaureate education in the liberal and fine arts, the natural and social sciences and pre-professional curricula designed to prepare students to transfer to four-year colleges and universities; To provide educational opportunities that enable students to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to enter a specific career; To provide continuing educational opportunities for professional job training, retraining and upgrading of skills and for personal enrichment and wellness; To provide developmental instruction for under-prepared students and educational opportunities for those who wish to improve their academic abilities and skills; To provide co-curricular opportunities that enhance the learning environment and develop the whole person. Essential to achieving these purposes are all of the College's resources, support programs and services.

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