Regional Support Specialist

Job Description

Essential Functions

1. To travel to education center locations and main campus to provide coverage for student services staff in times of absences.
2. Perform comprehensive student services for the benefit of all students (current and prospects) campus-wide which are supportive of admission through completion of education plan.
3. Assist in the recruitment of students.
4. Assist students with technology applications for learning including Canvas navigation, myKC, and other online platforms.

1. Ensure the proper opening and closing procedures and securing of facility is conducted at beginning and end of each day as needed.
2. Act as the College representative in the absence of the Director/Coordinator.
3. Provide accurate College information to the public.
4. Supervise student workers in the absence of the Director/Coordinator.
5. Support students in acquisition of textbooks and other resources for learning.
6. Provide supportive services to faculty, students, and community members who

utilize the education center.

Qualifications

1. Associate degree with relevant work experience.
2. Excellent customer service skills
3. Excellent communication, organizational, and human relation skills

1. Must be detail-oriented
2. Strong computer literacy
3. Ability and willingness to work independently and as part of a team
4. Commitment to community college mission and philosophy
5. Commitment to supporting and participating in student activities and College events
6. Hold a valid Illinois Drivers License

Salary & Benefits

BENEFIT SUMMARY SHEET FOR FULL-TIME NON-UNION SUPPORT STAFF

The following information is based on the current employee fringe benefits that Kaskaskia College offers. It is not intended to be a contractual agreement and in no way limits Kaskaskia College from altering such benefits in the future.

VACATION LEAVE 12 days per year for first fiscal year. Thereafter, employee receives 12 days plus one additional vacation day for each year of completed service up to a maximum of 22 days per fiscal year. Leave is accrued at the rate of 1 day per month.

SICK LEAVE 12 days per fiscal year

PERSONAL LEAVE 3 days per fiscal year

HOLIDAYS Minimum of 13 paid holidays per year

HEALTH INSURANCE is effective the first day of the month after hire date and includes comprehensive medical, vision and dental coverage.

Current Rates effective 9/1/23

$247.00 per month employee only coverage

$394.00 per month for employee +1 dependent

$420.00 per month employee +2 or more dependents

Provider is Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois.

LIFE INSURANCE is provided by the College and is effective the first day of the month after hire date. The benefit amount is equal to annual salary. Additional voluntary insurance is available at employees expense.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT and 403(b) PLANS are also available.

RETIREMENT PLAN

The State Universities Retirement System requires that 8% of an employees monthly gross pay is deducted for individual retirement purposes.

It is also required that .75% of an employees monthly gross pay be deducted to fund the College Insurance Plan for Community College Retirees.

TUITION WAIVERS are available for staff and family.

CHILD CARE DISCOUNT available.

How to Apply

Apply at: https://onlineforms.kaskaskia.edu/EmployeeApplication/