Lincoln Land Community College
Position Details
Position Information
Quick Link https://llcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/8769
Position Title Student Support Specialist
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Months Worked Per Year
12
Hours Worked Per Week
40
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM
Remote Work Availability No
Job Description Summary
Empower students by being the bridge to Student Success! LLCC is hiring a Student Support Specialist. This cross-trained position assists in the daily operation and coordination of LLCC's grant-funded support services, including TRIO, Workforce Empowerment Initiative (WEI), and PATH.
As a staff member at LLCC, you can look forward to 23 paid holidays a year, including 2 weeks at the end of the calendar year and one week in March for mid-semester break; 12 Fridays off in the summer; and 2 personal days, 15 sick days, and starting with 15 vacation days per year. LLCC staff, their spouse and qualified dependent children are eligible to use the tuition waiver on credited courses. Staff can also enjoy free access to our on-campus fitness center. LLCC is a positive, team-oriented environment supportive of staff development. You can view all benefits on our
website
. Come join our team and experience success at LLCC! This is a grant-funded position. Funding for this position has been secured through 6/30/2026. Starting salary is likely to be between $51,911and $60,250 per year with an excellent benefits package. The person hired into this position will be placed within this range based on education, training, experience, and skills.
LLCC strives to create an inclusive workplace and environment for our students, faculty, and staff. We are seeking applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to ensure we create a diverse workforce and learning environment.
Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree
OR
extensive, relevant work experience
OR
an appropriate combination of education and experience. Demonstrated experience, knowledge, and sensitivity to students from disadvantaged backgrounds Ability to work independently and as part of a team Detail oriented, organized, excellent verbal and written communication skills, customer service, problem-solving skills, multi-tasking capabilities, and good time management skills Knowledge of basic computer programs and Microsoft Office Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
Preferred Qualifications
Background similar to the target population (first generation college students and/or low income) One or more years' experience working with disadvantaged students in an educational setting Public speaking and workshop development experience
Physical Requirements
Position Salary Starting salary is likely to be between $51,911and $60,250 per year.
Requisition Detail Information
Open Date 07/31/2025
Last Day to Apply
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position will be open until filled; however, applications must be received on or before August 17, 2025, to be considered during the initial review window.
In-person interviews for this position are anticipated to begin August 28thwith an anticipated start date of September 22nd.
If you have a college degree or credits, please upload copies of your transcripts to your application along with a cover letter and resume. Photocopies of transcripts are acceptable to be uploaded. Please redact (black out) any personal information such as age, gender and Social Security Number from your transcripts or other documents you intend to share with us before you upload them to your application.
If you do not have transcripts to upload at the time of submission, please mail them to the address below and instead upload a Word document as your transcripts that indicates you will have transcripts sent directly to us. Please contact the Human Resources office at 217-786-2752 if you have any questions.
Lincoln Land Community College
ATTN: Human Resources
P.O. Box 19256
Springfield, IL 62794
Job Duties
Description of Job Duty
Assess participants academic strengths, deficiencies, and coordinate academic tutoring.
Essential Duty? Yes
Description of Job Duty
Assist students with college technology navigation.
Essential Duty? Yes
Description of Job Duty
Develop and maintain a database of referral for social service agencies within the LLCC district. Facilitate relationships with off-campus agencies and resources to connect students to long-term support.
Essential Duty? Yes
Description of Job Duty
Design and deliver workshops and activities relative to student success skills.
Essential Duty? Yes
Description of Job Duty
Develop new strategies to identify students who may need additional support to succeed academically.
Essential Duty? Yes
Description of Job Duty
Serve as a support liaison to students across grant programs.
Essential Duty? Yes
Description of Job Duty
Assist with hiring and supervising peer tutors.
Essential Duty? Yes
Description of Job Duty
Assist in the college planning and assessment program by developing annual work unit objectives that impact long-range priority goals.
Essential Duty? No
Description of Job Duty
Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Duty? No
Position Information
Quick Link https://llcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/8769
Position Title Student Support Specialist
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Months Worked Per Year
12
Hours Worked Per Week
40
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM
Remote Work Availability No
Job Description Summary
Empower students by being the bridge to Student Success! LLCC is hiring a Student Support Specialist. This cross-trained position assists in the daily operation and coordination of LLCC's grant-funded support services, including TRIO, Workforce Empowerment Initiative (WEI), and PATH.
As a staff member at LLCC, you can look forward to 23 paid holidays a year, including 2 weeks at the end of the calendar year and one week in March for mid-semester break; 12 Fridays off in the summer; and 2 personal days, 15 sick days, and starting with 15 vacation days per year. LLCC staff, their spouse and qualified dependent children are eligible to use the tuition waiver on credited courses. Staff can also enjoy free access to our on-campus fitness center. LLCC is a positive, team-oriented environment supportive of staff development. You can view all benefits on our
website
. Come join our team and experience success at LLCC! This is a grant-funded position. Funding for this position has been secured through 6/30/2026. Starting salary is likely to be between $51,911and $60,250 per year with an excellent benefits package. The person hired into this position will be placed within this range based on education, training, experience, and skills.
LLCC strives to create an inclusive workplace and environment for our students, faculty, and staff. We are seeking applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to ensure we create a diverse workforce and learning environment.
Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree
OR
extensive, relevant work experience
OR
an appropriate combination of education and experience. Demonstrated experience, knowledge, and sensitivity to students from disadvantaged backgrounds Ability to work independently and as part of a team Detail oriented, organized, excellent verbal and written communication skills, customer service, problem-solving skills, multi-tasking capabilities, and good time management skills Knowledge of basic computer programs and Microsoft Office Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
Preferred Qualifications
Background similar to the target population (first generation college students and/or low income) One or more years' experience working with disadvantaged students in an educational setting Public speaking and workshop development experience
Physical Requirements
Position Salary Starting salary is likely to be between $51,911and $60,250 per year.
Requisition Detail Information
Open Date 07/31/2025
Last Day to Apply
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position will be open until filled; however, applications must be received on or before August 17, 2025, to be considered during the initial review window.
In-person interviews for this position are anticipated to begin August 28thwith an anticipated start date of September 22nd.
If you have a college degree or credits, please upload copies of your transcripts to your application along with a cover letter and resume. Photocopies of transcripts are acceptable to be uploaded. Please redact (black out) any personal information such as age, gender and Social Security Number from your transcripts or other documents you intend to share with us before you upload them to your application.
If you do not have transcripts to upload at the time of submission, please mail them to the address below and instead upload a Word document as your transcripts that indicates you will have transcripts sent directly to us. Please contact the Human Resources office at 217-786-2752 if you have any questions.
Lincoln Land Community College
ATTN: Human Resources
P.O. Box 19256
Springfield, IL 62794
Job Duties
Description of Job Duty
Assess participants academic strengths, deficiencies, and coordinate academic tutoring.
Essential Duty? Yes
Description of Job Duty
Assist students with college technology navigation.
Essential Duty? Yes
Description of Job Duty
Develop and maintain a database of referral for social service agencies within the LLCC district. Facilitate relationships with off-campus agencies and resources to connect students to long-term support.
Essential Duty? Yes
Description of Job Duty
Design and deliver workshops and activities relative to student success skills.
Essential Duty? Yes
Description of Job Duty
Develop new strategies to identify students who may need additional support to succeed academically.
Essential Duty? Yes
Description of Job Duty
Serve as a support liaison to students across grant programs.
Essential Duty? Yes
Description of Job Duty
Assist with hiring and supervising peer tutors.
Essential Duty? Yes
Description of Job Duty
Assist in the college planning and assessment program by developing annual work unit objectives that impact long-range priority goals.
Essential Duty? No
Description of Job Duty
Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Duty? No