Location: South Holland,IL, USA
Guided by the leadership of the Director of Student Activities within SSC's Office of Student Life & Leadership, the Liaison for the Veterans Resources Center is responsible for providing assistance to support needs of our affiliated students and visitors from our community. While engaging all visitors, the primary goal of this position is to be the central point of contact to collaborate with adjoining departments to support the academic & enrichment needs of individuals that are connected to the U.S. Military. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.
* Coordinate the daily operations and services of the Veterans Resources Center.
* Provide guidance to work-study & part-time employees as staff support.
* Facilitate support the sharing of information, resources and best practices.
* Collaborate with students, college personnel & community partners to support initiatives, programs, college goals, departmental engagement activities & events.
* Assist adjoining departments to perform all other additional duties as assigned.
* Active participation in conversations focused on student needs.
* Provide recommendations to student clubs & organizations.
* Attend relevant trainings.
Perform all other duties as assigned.United States veteran or military affiliation.
* Familiarity of veterans needs as students.
* Strong interpersonal skills & communication skills.
* Associate's Degree from a regionally accredited institution.
* Knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel).
* Basic internet research techniques & virtual platforms (Zoom, Teams).
* Must successfully pass a criminal background check.
Preferred Knowledge:
* Experience working with adult populations in an academic setting or community college.
Status/Salary:
This is a Temporary, Part-Time position for 20 hours per week. Pay rate is $20 per hour.