Location: Belleville
ANNOUNCEMENT
Southwestern
Illinois College is accepting applications for the full-time administrative position of Academic Advisor and Career Transition
Specialist.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
In accordance with Mission and Values of Southwestern Illinois College, this
is a full-time professional position to support Workforce Development initiatives and assist students, alumni, and community members with
career placement and transitional services. This administrative role will provide individual career counseling, job search strategies,
enrolling into the appropriate courses for their program plan, and workforce readiness skills and programs. This position requires
system-side coordination and collaboration with internal departments, organizations, other educational institutions, and community-partners
to ensure successful employment and/or education outcomes for diverse populations. This position requires travel within the district to
support growth and to ensure equal service to students and community members.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s
degree in an appropriate field discipline is required. - A minimum of one year work experience in a related field, previous
supervisory experience is preferred. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is required.
- Must successfully pass a criminal
background check prior to hire.
STARTING PAY AND HOURS
Salary Grade 2 on the Administrative Pay Scale,
ranging from $44,691-$55,841 per year.
BENEFITS AND PERKS
Benefit availability and eligibility may vary from
the summary listed below. Please visit www.swic.edu for more information.
* Eligibility
for comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans beginning date of hire
* Retirement savings plan through
State Universities Retirement System of Illinois and voluntary 403(b) and 457(b) savings plan
* Eligibility for paid leave including
holidays, sick, and vacation
* Educational incentives including Reduced Tuition at Southwestern Illinois College and Tuition
Reimbursement
* Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, gym access, additional voluntary benefits and more!
WORK
LOCATION
Belleville Campus with responsibilities district wide.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
This
position will remain open until filled. Review of applications will begin on June 5, 2026.
APPLICATION
PROCEDURE
Required application materials, such as resume, cover letter and references, should be attached to your
application. Other required application materials i.e., transcripts, etc., should be attached after your application has been submitted. Go
to your My Job Applications page from the careers home page of your account.
Southwestern Illinois
College
is proud to be an EEO/AA Employer/Educator
Smoke/Tobacco/Vapor/Drug-Free Workplace
