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Coordinator of Student Retention and Community Outreach
Positions:
Coordinator of Student Retention and Community Outreach
Northeastern Illinois University- El Centro
Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) invites applications for the position of Coordinator of Student Retention and Community Outreach at NEIU-El Centro campus. Northeastern is a comprehensive state university located on the north side of Chicago totaling 12,000 graduate and undergraduate commuter students. The University is known for support of its quality programming consistent with the University’s mission of excellence and access. Northeastern Illinois University is nationally recognized as having the most ethnically diverse student body in the Midwest.
About NEIU-El Centro:
Northeastern Illinois University-El Centro campus provides educational, career, and cultural opportunities primarily, though not exclusively, to the Latino community. NEIU-El Centro is located in the northwest side of Chicago, just four miles south of the main campus. NEIU-El Centro makes available the general education program of the University to students who are interested in taking classes primarily during the evening hours and/or on the weekends. NEIU-El Centro also offers courses from the Educational Leadership Program leading to a Masters Degree and Illinois Type 75 Certification for educators working in bilingual schools and programs or teachers with research interests in the Latino community.
Position Responsibilities:
The Coordinator of Student Retention and Community Outreach at NEIU-El Centro reports to the Director of NEIU-El Centro and is responsible for student recruitment and retention, admissions, and academic advising; organizing student academic and co-curricular activities; initiating and maintaining contacts with the Latino community; organizing and implementing community programs; serves a liaison between NEIU-El Centro and community; and represents NEIU-El Centro in departmental, University, and community activities.
Minimum Qualifications:
The successful candidate must possess a Masters degree in Higher Education or related field and have experience in academic support programs and community programming preferably in a metropolitan higher education institution. Bilingual (Spanish/English) with in-depth understanding of the educational, economic, and cultural needs of Latino students is required. Candidates must also demonstrate excellent communication skills; have a valid Illinois Driver’s license and must be available to work evenings and weekend hours.
To Apply:
Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Anticipated start date of September 1, 2008. Send letter of interest, current vitae, names and phone numbers of three references to:
Ms. Maria Luna Duarte, Assistant Director of NEIU-El Centro
Northeastern Illinois University-El Centro
3119 North Pulaski Road
Chicago, IL 60641-4699
For more information visit us at www.neiu.edu/~elcentro.
Northeastern Illinois University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.
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