Student Success Specialist - Career Connections (Part-time and grant-funded)

Job Title Student Success Specialist - Career Connections (Part-time and grant-funded) Classification Title Department Corporate, Community, & Continuing Education Work Location Main Campus Duties Under the supervision, the Student Success Specialist (part-time, grant-funded) position in Career Connections will assist with implementation of Workforce Investment Opportunity Act WIOA to conduct outreach, determine program eligibility, conduct assessments, provide initial and on-going career counseling to program participants. The Student Success Specialist is dedicated to the learning college concepts by developing programs and facilitating activities that promote student success and lifelong learning. Duties and responsibilities may include the following. Other duties may be assigned: Assist in outreach activities for participant recruitment for the Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA). Assist with participant intake and eligibility activities for the Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA). Provide assistance with initial and on-going counseling for Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA) program participants. Administer and coordinate grant-related activities. Assist with monitoring projected program goals, benchmarks and outcomes to determine if they are being met. Assist in developing and implementing strategies that address gaps in performance. Other duties as assigned. Education/Experience Bachelor’s degree required. Bachelor’s degree in social services, psychology, counseling, education, human resources, business, marketing, or related area; and a minimum 1-3 years of related experience required, such as educational training, assessment, direct student service, counseling/guidance, or workforce development. Qualifications The Student Success Specialist must be able to interact professionally with program participants, college staff/administration and outside agencies; knowledge of unemployed and low-income population served through WIOA program; excellent verbal and written communication skills; good organizational skills; experience with or knowledge of educational programs; well-developed presentation skills and job search services; ability to communicate with large groups, good computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to handle multiple tasks while working under tight deadlines. Experience using Career Connect and IWDS, preferred.Bilingual skills welcomed. Position Status Part Time Hours Approximately 20-25 hours per week Evening and weekends may be required for special events. Salary/Wage $23.05-$24.00 hour Hourly/Salary Hourly Benefits — Review of Applications Begins 04/24/2026 Posting Detail Information Posting Number AP00563P Open Date 04/16/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Please apply online on the jobs.morainevalley.edu site. NOTE: Please do not use a third party site such as Indeed to submit your application. To ensure consideration, please apply prior to the review date. Moraine Valley Community College Office of Human Resources L167 hr@morainevalley.edu (708) 974-5704 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Chicago Tribune HigherEdJobs InsideHigherEd Chronicle of Higher Education MVCC Website/Posting Employee of MVCC Other No Response * Are you a State Universities Retirement System (SURS) annuitant and currently receiving a monthly annuity? Yes No * Do you have the minimum of a high school diploma or high school equivalency (GED) AND are 18 years of age or older? Yes No * Do you have the minimum of a Bachelor’s degree? YES NO * Do you have the minimum of one to three years of related experience as required? Yes, I meet this requirement and it is clearly noted on my resume No Documents Needed To Apply Required Documents Resume/Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Optional Documents Unofficial Transcripts Other Document