What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Outreach Worker position at Illinois Student Assistance Commission?
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Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) works to make education beyond high school more accessible and affordable for all.
NOW HIRING: ISACorps Community Outreach Worker
Start Date: June 2024
$35,604 salary with benefits including a tuition waiver for IL public universities.
ISACorps near-peer mentors work with students and their families throughout the state as they navigate the college going process. A concerted effort is made to reach out to first generation college students and/or those who are low-income. We hire in every region of Illinois so that the individuals being served work with someone from their area who has college experience.
Here’s what the work looks like:
· Mentor students facing academic, financial, and social barriers to higher education
· Present to students on the critical steps in the college-going process
· Advise and inform the parents of potentially college-bound students on the college admissions and financial aid processes
· Represent ISAC at college fairs, financial aid nights, conferences, and related events
· Promote programs and services offered by ISAC to communities throughout the state
HOW TO APPLY/SELECTION PROCESS
· Bachelor’s degree required prior to start date
· To apply, please submit your resume to https://recruiter.isac.org
· Interviews will be scheduled to take place online and may also be held at multiple sites throughout the state, health restrictions permitting.
Positions Available Statewide
It is the policy of the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35,604.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person