SGA/Leadership Coordinator

About the role

MTC is proud to operate the Joliet Job Corps Center in Joliet, IL where our staff provide quality services to our local youth. We value our professional and caring employees who are dedicated to improving people’s lives and we want YOU to join our team!

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supervision of student government, student union snack bar, welfare fund and voting services, in compliance with government and management directives
• Supervise student government association (SGA), which includes maintaining communication with administration; scheduling and supervising meetings and guiding development of skills in student government
• Serve as supervisor of student union snack bar operators and overall operation of student union snack bar
• Ensure student union snack bar meets all state and local health regulations and safety requirements
• Cook and serve food at the student union snack bar
• Coordinate all SGA functions, including administration of the student welfare fund, prepare and distribute meeting minutes
• Plan and coordinate bi-weekly business meetings
• Chaperone student government functions
• Coordinate voting activities
• Ensure all pertinent student records and data are kept in detail, are accurate and up-to-date
• Conduct group sessions in accordance with the schedule. As assigned, participate in and conduct orientation activities and student leadership training
• Conduct training for all newly elected officers
• Conduct advanced leadership training
• Transport students to and from off-center events and activities
• Maintain a safe and clean work area that models high standards for a work environment
• Provide positive, quality customer services to students, staff and other center customers
• Complete 100% of all required training as this impacts performance evaluation
• Participate in student employability programs and activities
• Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps’ Zero Tolerance Policy
• Promote the development of Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students where necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions
• Maintain accountability of students and property; adhere to safety practices
• Cultivate and maintain a climate on center which is free of harassment, intimidation and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn

Requirements

• Associates degree and one year related experience
• Directly related experience may be considered in lieu of education
• Excellent written, verbal communications skills and computer proficiency required
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One year of relevant experience

Skills

• Excellent written, verbal communications skills
• Computer proficiency
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, prescription and life insurance
• Short & long-term disability
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development assistance
• Career advancement opportunities

Pay

$22.20 per hour

Schedule

Full Time

About MTC

MTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process.