Friday, November 30, 2018

ASCA National School Counselor of the Year!


We are so pleased to announce that for the second year in a row (!), DePaul University can boast the ASCA National School Counselor of the Year! 

Brian Coleman, CSL graduate and current Chair of School Counseling at Jones College Prep, was just awarded the honor and will receive his official award in Washington DC during National School Counseling Week in February. He is living proof, that you can, indeed, change the world! We couldn't be prouder.

For more information about Brian and the award, go to: https://www.schoolcounselor.org/asca/media/asca/Press%20releases/Coleman2019SCOY.pdf


Thursday, November 29, 2018

Student Scholarships


For those of you who are interning in high schools, consider offering this scholarship to your students.



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$1,000 ISCA Student Scholarships

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Dear ISCA Members,


The ISCA Board of Directors is pleased to continue a scholarship program for graduating high school seniors. This scholarship program allows us to give back to students that we work with on a daily basis and celebrate the work of Illinois School Counselors.
In 2018, ISCA awarded two ($1,000) scholarships to two (2) high school seniors. We are excited to be able to offer the scholarship again to members' students in the Class of 2019. Students who will be completing high school in 2019 are eligible for this non-renewable $1,000 scholarship. The scholarship can be used to support the following post-secondary options: 4 year college/university, 2 year college/university, trade school or apprenticeship program.

Two scholarships will be available!!

Application Deadline:
All applications must be submitted by Friday, January 25, 2019.
Winners will be invited to attend one of the two ISCA Annual Conferences in April (Rosemont or Bloomington) to receive their award and to recognize their school counselor. By submitting a completed application, participants agree to allow the Illinois School Counselor Association to use their responses on its website for recognition purposes or for other communications about Illinois School Counselors. 

Application Questions:
Students are asked to provide a description of post-secondary plans

Essay Questions:
In 500 words or less, write responses to the following questions. Applicants must answer all Essay Questions.
1. What are three qualities your school counselor possesses and why are these important to students?
2. Explain a time when your school counselor helped you work through a situation and how this made an impact on you.
3. What is an obstacle you have overcome in your high school career?

Application Requirements:
All applications must be completed online through the Google Form.


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Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Nonprofit job opportunity

Nonprofit job opportunity.  Please contact karen@curtscafe.org if interested.

Job Title: Assistant Manager / Catering Manager

Hours: Full Time ***(see below)
Date of Hire: ASAP

Benefits: 2 week vacation 1st year, sick pay and holidays as referenced in employee manual/benefits.
Other benefits include health insurance, café discounts, free meals while working
Overview of Position: Responsible for day-to-day operations of café. Responsible for execution of catering orders from
inquiry to delivery & follow-up. Train and coach all students in front-of-the-house skills.
Support General Manager, Chef and Case Worker in order to provide quality food, service
student training and development.

Responsibilities:
• Assistant Manager
o Assist the General Manager in overseeing day-to-day operations of café
o Ensure continuous upkeep and improvement in quality of service and operational
effectiveness
o Provide superior service to all guests by ensuring timely delivery of accurate food
and drinks
o Maintain high level of professionalism and leadership
o Assist in ordering all front-of-house food and paper items.
o Train volunteers to provide needed support in café management
o Become an expert espresso drink trainer
o Develop relationships with guests to build customer base and sales
o Develop and maintain positive relationship with service providers
o Maintain cleanliness, above and beyond requirements of Board of Health
o Pass Health Certification within three months of start date
o Assist in growing Curt’s Café to its full potential in communities outside and inside
Evanston
o Support Curt’s mission and objectives
o Other duties as assigned
• Catering Specific
o Execute catering orders from inquiry to delivery to post-delivery follow-up.
o Ensure catering orders are staffed for delivery and off & onsite events.
• Student Support & Training Specific
o Train students on all stations utilizing Tell/Show/Do/Review
o Ensure students work daily training positions, complete curriculum books, attend life
skill classes and Experiential Trips
Job Skills & Requirements:
• Ability to provide excellent customer service
• Experience or desire to work in a team setting
• Highly organized with good communication skills
• Exhibit strong leadership qualities
• Must have experience or willing to learn about working in a Trauma-informed environment
• Ability to connect with people of all racial backgrounds
• Must have ability and willingness to work Saturdays and occasional evenings

Review: 3 and 6 months first year then yearly
Accountability: Assistant Manager/Catering Manager is accountable to General Manager

***This position may be split in to two part-time jobs

Job Postings

Department: Office of Advising, Transitions, and Student Success
Job Title: Graduate Intern /Orientation Specialist (two positions available)
Supervisor: Lisa Harris (lharris@oakton.edu, Skokie campus)
Alyssa Humbles (ahumbles@oakton.edu, Des Plaines campus)
Dates: April 15, 2019 – August 30, 2019

General Summary: The Office of Advising, Transitions, and Student Success is seeking two Graduate Interns to play an integral role in the facilitation and implementation of Oakton’s New Student Orientation (NSO) and first-year experiences programs. Our NSO program serves students across two campuses, and we are hiring one Graduate Intern to mainly work from the Des Plaines campus and one Graduate Intern who will predominantly work from the Skokie campus. Reporting to the Coordinator for Advising and Student Success Initiatives on their respective campus, the Graduate Interns will work collaboratively and independently to support all aspects of the NSO program.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Provide logistical support and on-site facilitation for the summer New Student Orientation programs which includes collaborating with campus partners, negotiating program details, coordinating day-to-day program logistics, and facilitating an orientation presentation.
2. Serve as the functional co-supervisor for 12-15 undergraduate Orientation Leaders which includes providing direct, ongoing, and developmental feedback throughout the summer.
3. Assist in the development of all orientation staff assignments and help monitor day-to-day orientation leader responsibilities.
4. Work alongside Coordinators and co-Graduate Intern to plan and implement a 10-day orientation leader training program, including a one-day, off-site retreat.
5. Plan and implement staff development opportunities for orientation leader team to promote leadership and team development.
6. Assist in the coordination of Welcome Week events and NSO programming held the first week of fall semester.
7. Create assessment tools and reports for New Student Orientation programs.
8. Assist staff in the Office of Advising, Transitions, and Student Success as needed.
Principal Learning/Objectives:
1. The student will have an opportunity to apply theory to practice in a student affairs office setting, specifically with the New Student Orientation program.
2. The student will have an opportunity to directly co-supervise undergraduate student leaders.
3. The student will develop practical programming skills.
4. The student will develop knowledge of community college environments and the students served by community colleges.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required:
 Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
 Excellent skills in collaboration, communication, and presentation delivery
 Ability to adhere to a clearly defined work calendar and to manage multiple deadlines
Position Qualifications:
 Bachelor’s degree required. Enrollment in a master’s level graduate program in higher
education, student affairs, college student personnel, or a related field also required
 Commitment to student development, student success, and persistence
 Ability to work well independently, as well as with people of various personalities and cultural
backgrounds
 Demonstrates ability to apply student development theory to practical experiences
 Strong organizational skills
 Experience in large-scale programming
 Strong written and oral communication skills
 Must have access to reliable transportation to work at both Des Plaines and Skokie campuses, as
needed

Work Schedule & Terms of Employment:
The internship will formally begin on April 15, 2019 and end on August 30, 2019. Graduate Interns will maintain an average work schedule of 20-29 hours per week at their respective campus. During
Orientation Leader training, and as needed during NSO sessions throughout the summer, there will be
times when Graduate Interns are asked to work at the opposite campus.
Participation in Orientation Leader Training from May 20-June 3, 2019 is a requirement. Graduate
Interns are also expected to be present at all of their respective campus’ summer orientation programs.

In total, the weekly work commitment is about 3 full days (8:30am-5pm) per week, which includes two NSO days and one administrative/office day. Every three weeks, the Graduate Intern will be required to work an evening NSO program (3- 7pm).

This position is limited to 500 hours starting with the first day of employment. Oakton is closed on
Fridays, starting May 24 through August 2, 2019.
Compensation: $20.00/hour

Application Process: Interested candidates should email their cover letter, resume, and three
professional references to Lisa Harris (lharris@oakton.edu). Preference will be given to candidates who apply by Friday, January 18th by 5:00pm.

Monday, November 26, 2018

Loyola University Career Advising Positions


Loyola University is hiring for two Career Advising positions. Apply by November 25 if you are interested! 


Part Time Job Posting


We are looking for a loving, energetic babysitter to watch our two girls for about 10 hours a week. For a portion of the time I would be taking our toddler to preschool (Tues/Thurs) and you would be with our 10-month-old while she naps. Then I would bring the toddler home to play/have lunch while I run errands. We would love someone who is patient, loves doing art projects, being active with the girls and going to the park/for walks. I'm hoping to have someone do the girls laundry and put it away while our toddler is at school and the baby is sleeping as well as cleaning up after they eat, etc. Ideal hours would be Tuesday and Thursday (8 am-1 pm).

Compensation: $18 per hour 
Job Requirements: Please email with past childcare experience as well as 2-3 references. 
Location: Bucktown
Contact: Kate Logan (kate.k.logan@gmail.com)