Employment Opportunities

East Central College has openings for Academic & Career Navigators responsible for providing comprehensive academic and career advisement for current students, alumni and community members. Assist students in selecting their educational and career goals and enrolling in appropriate classes and programs. Assist students in exploring options for matriculation and or assist with job search activities.

College has three (3) openings available.

Minimum Qualifications: (A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.) 

• Completion of bachelor’s degree; 2 years related experience.

Essential Tasks: (Employee must be able to perform the following essential functions to the satisfaction of the employee’s supervisor.)

• Provide academic advisement and career exploration services to prospective and current students on designated pathways caseload; pathways assignments will be reviewed annually.
• Work with students to complete career inventories to help to determine different occupational paths and opportunities.
• Meet with the academic area for designated pathways caseload twice a year.
• Attend designated pathways advisory committee meetings as appropriate.
• Facilitate changes to schedule with designed pathways caseload; connect with each students planning to withdraw from a course(s) to engage in information gathering and coaching on best next steps.
• Direct students to educational development opportunities for standard job search activities such as resume building, setting personal and professional development goals, and job interview preparations.
• Advise International Students to keep them in federal compliance.
• Refer students who may need access services to the proper place records and reports .
• Support student facing events, virtual and/or onsite including but not limited to new student orientation, campus life and leadership events, and admissions open house and recruitment events as needed.
• Serve on at least one institutional committee.
• Marketing job board platform to designated pathways employers.
• Work with Academic Affairs staff to determine current internships, job shadowing, and employer connections that will be beneficial to your designated pathways caseload.
• Facilitate collateral assignment designated by the Director / Associate Director; assignments will be reviewed annually.
• Perform assigned responsibilities, and other related duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner and with minimal supervision.

View full job description here.

Benefits:  ECC offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance with no premium cost to the employee for employee only coverage. Missouri Public School Retirement System benefits, generous paid leave, ECC tuition waiver for self and immediate family and tuition reimbursement benefits for employee.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. Position is a level 202. Salary schedule can be viewed here.

East Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Posted 4-4-24

East Central College has an opening for an Associate Director of Advising & Career Services responsible for providing academic advisement, career exploration, recruitment and career counseling services for students, alumni and community members. Assist students in selecting their educational and career goals and enrolling in appropriate classes and programs.

Minimum Qualifications: (A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.) 

• Completion of master’s degree; 2 years related experience.

Essential Tasks: (Employee must be able to perform the following essential functions to the satisfaction of the employee’s supervisor.)

• Create and implement a holistic Career Service program offerings and that provide career exploration services to prospective and current students.
• Develop the advising and career team to provide best-in-class service using the chosen professional career services framework.
• Provide academic advisement and career exploration services to prospective and current students on designated pathways caseload; pathways assignments will be reviewed annually
• Train Advisor and Career Navigators on how to educate students on job search skills, resume writing and interviewing techniques, etc.
• Serve as department head in case of absence of the Director of Advising and Counseling.
• Work with students to complete career inventories to help to determine different occupational paths and opportunities.
• Assist in the registration process for designated pathways caseload.
• Serve on at least one institutional committee.
• Attend designated pathways advisory committee meetings as appropriate.
• Support student facing events, virtual and/or onsite including but not limited to new student orientation, campus life and leadership events, and admissions open house and recruitment events as needed.
• Educate students on job search skills, resume writing and interviewing techniques, etc.
• Advises International Students to keep them in federal compliance.
• Work with key stakeholders in academic affairs to align goals and initiatives pertaining to career services efforts.
• Work in cooperation with other departments and the community to enhance employment opportunities for students.
• Coordinate employer visits and engagement opportunities, both on-campus and virtually.
• Develop resources for information that promote effective and efficient transfers for students to other institutions.
• Supervise the coordination of college transfer visits for representatives who visit campus
• Oversee the maintenance of transfer website and bulletin boards.
• Responsible for career and technical related surveys, records and reports, including the 180 Day Follow Up Study of graduates.
• Responsible for maintaining employment listings for students and graduates on virtual career platform
• Build and maintain relationships with area career centers, chambers of commerce, employers and other agencies to facilitate the referral and employment of our students.
• Serve on the Union Chamber of Commerce Board, to develop and build relationship with prospective employers.
• Build relationships with outside agencies that can assist with the career navigation process, including but not limited to WIOA Youth/Adult, vocational rehabilitation, Missouri Career Center, jobs.MO.gov.
• Perform assigned responsibilities, and other related duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner and with minimal supervision.

View full job description here.

Benefits:  ECC offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance with no premium cost to the employee for employee only coverage. Missouri Public School Retirement System benefits, generous paid leave, ECC tuition waiver for self and immediate family and tuition reimbursement benefits for employee.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. Position is a level 204. Salary schedule can be viewed here.

East Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Posted 4-4-24

East Central College has an opening for an Associate Director of Financial Services responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations of the Financial Services Department.  The position oversees the accounts receivable and accounts payable functions and supports compliance with the college’s policies and procedures as they relate to accounts receivable and payables.

Minimum Qualifications: (A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.) 

Completion of bachelor’s degree; one year related experience and familiarity with accounting practices and policy compliance are essential attributes.

Essential Tasks: (Employee must be able to perform the following essential functions to the satisfaction of the employee’s supervisor.)

• Reconcile all bank accounts.
• Assist auxiliary services with cash procedures.
• Direct, supervise and coordinate the Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable functions.
• Supervise all personnel assigned, recommending selection, retention, promotion and discharge as appropriate.
• Communicate with departments, outside vendors and agencies to answer questions, obtain information and resolve issues; provide information concerning related accounting functions including assistance with questions, reports and budget issues.
• Adjust student accounts and coordinate issuance of financial aid checks.
• Prepare general journal entries debiting and crediting accounts.
• Review & approve requisitions through ESM for weekly AP check run.
• Review, approve and import monthly credit card charges.
• Oversee the processes & procedures related to the student payment plan.
• Review expense reimbursement request forms for accuracy and compliance with travel policy.
• Prepare invoices for CMU postage and RTI student IDs
• Document payments received for non-institutional scholarships.
• Maintain fixed assets documentation each year.
• Work with Financial Aid in preparing student refunds.
• Oversee the printing and distribution of 1099s as well as submission to regulatory agency annually.
• Process, distribute, and submit 1098ts to regulatory agency annually.
• Responsible for MO Sales tax reporting.
• Responsible for filing the MO Debt Offset information.
• Imports Month end billing from the Bookstore & Print Services.
• Monitors/Reissues stale checks.
• Responsible for documenting processes and procedures related to this position, AP and AR functions.
• Perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner with minimal supervision.

View full job description here.

Benefits:  ECC offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance with no premium cost to the employee for employee only coverage. Missouri Public School Retirement System benefits, generous paid leave, ECC tuition waiver for self and immediate family and tuition reimbursement benefits for employee.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. Position is a level 204. Salary schedule can be viewed here.

East Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Posted 3-20-24

EAST CENTRAL COLLEGE has openings for full-time Custodians to perform general custodial duties related to the maintenance and cleaning of classrooms, offices, and other areas in assigned buildings and facilities.

Shift Hours: Monday – Friday 12:00pm – 8:30pm.

Minimum Qualifications: (A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.) 

Completion of high school/GED and one year related custodial/housekeeping experience.

Essential Tasks: (Employee must be able to perform the following essential functions to the satisfaction of the employee’s supervisor.)

• Clean and sanitize restrooms daily which includes floors, fixtures, mirrors, and doors.
• Arrange equipment and furnishings (e.g. furniture arrangements, tables, chairs, bleachers, etc.) for the purpose of providing adequate arrangements for meetings, classroom activities and events.
• Operate custodial equipment, supplies, and chemicals in a safe and effective manner.
• Assist with snow removal.
• Maintain custodial supplies and equipment (e.g. cleaning solutions, paper products, custodial tools, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items required to properly maintain facilities.
• Be able to regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Work with exposure to cleaning solutions, disinfectants, chemicals, bacteria, and bodily fluids.  Will be required to wear protective gear and follow proper safety precautions.
• Perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner and with minimal supervision.

View full job description here.

Benefits: ECC offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance with no premium cost to the employee. Retirement benefits, generous paid leave, tuition waiver and tuition reimbursement benefits.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. View salary schedule here.

East Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply, click here. 

Updated 10-10-23

East Central College has an opening for a Dean of the Business and Industry division.  The Dean is responsible for the supervision and evaluation of all academic programs, personnel, and other areas designated by the Vice President of Academic Affairs. The Dean of Business & Industry fosters, supports, and enhances a student-centered academic environment which frames the Colleges mission and vision at the forefront of decision-making.  The Dean has broad accountability, within the participatory governance framework, for planning, directing, and evaluating assigned functions associated with maintaining quality instructional and academic programs.

Minimum Qualifications: (A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.) 

• Completion of a Master’s degree (Ed.D or Ph.D) in an academic discipline, higher education administration, or a related field;
• Five (5) years of full-time teaching experience, preferably at a community college, AND/OR academic administration experience; including three (3) years of progressively responsible experience directly related to academic administrative tasks (e.g. Division Chair, Director, Associate Dean).

Essential Tasks: (Employee must be able to perform the following essential functions to the satisfaction of the employee’s supervisor.)

• Develop and deliver credit programs consistent with the mission and goals of the institution.
• Provide innovative leadership for all academic programs (e.g. HVAC, Welding, Precision Machining, Industrial Engineering, etc.) including evaluation of existing programs, developing new programs, and curriculum development.
• Provide innovative and insightful leadership to the academic community and strengthen partnerships with institutions, organizations, businesses, and individuals that enhance the College’s reputation and academic ties to the ECC community.
• Facilitate scheduling of advisory boards/committee meetings.
• Provide leadership for the assessment and evaluation of career and technical programs, student learning, program outcomes and faculty performance.
• Build partnerships with K-12 institutions to foster a positive and collaborative relationship.
• Facilitate the development and offering of new courses, educational programs, and instructional resources in response to interests and needs of the communities served.
• Evaluate faculty, designated staff and overall educational effectiveness of instructional programs at all locations.
• Prepare course schedules and coordinates the assignment of facilities at all locations.
• Form articulation agreements and cooperative educational programs.
• Recruit, recommend for hire, and supervise all full and part-time faculty.
• Represent ECC as assigned, with emphasis on business, industry, and economic development.
• Interpret and administer College policy with respect to faculty load and scheduling. Provide leadership in the development, revision and interpretation of curriculum, CTE programs, catalog and course information.
• Provide leadership in generating staff development opportunities for faculty and staff.
• Provide assistance in orientation, and evaluation of adjunct faculty in appropriate disciplines.
• Evaluate the performance of faculty and staff personnel in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Prepare and monitor administrative budgets and expenditures in consultation with division chairs.
• Assist in the coordination of fall, spring, summer scheduling and staff assignments for all areas of responsibility.
• Provide instructional leadership for assigned academic departments and work with department chairs in curriculum maintenance and development in areas of responsibility.
• Act as a liaison with District, State, and federal governing bodies regarding College programs and practices.
• Develop program goals and objectives and monitor outcomes.
• Perform assigned responsibilities, other related duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner and with minimal supervision.

View full job description here.

Benefits:  ECC offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance with no premium cost to the employee for employee only coverage. Missouri Public School Retirement System benefits, generous paid leave, ECC tuition waiver for self and immediate family and tuition reimbursement benefits for employee.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. Position is a level 207. Salary schedule can be viewed here.

East Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Click here to apply.

Posted 4-15-24

East Central College has an opening for a Director of Advising & Career Services responsible for providing leadership and support for comprehensive advising and career initiatives. This includes enhancing student transitions to the College from high schools, creating professional development and regular communications for the advising and career staff, developing standardization by utilizing regional and national best practices.

Minimum Qualifications: (A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.) 

• Completion of master’s degree; 3 years related experience.

Essential Tasks: (Employee must be able to perform the following essential functions to the satisfaction of the employee’s supervisor.)

• Provides leadership to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of quality academic, career, and transfer advising to students.
• Develop the advising and career team to provide best-in-class service using the chosen professional advising framework.
• Provide academic advisement and career exploration services to prospective and current students on designated pathways caseload; and annually monitor pathways assignments for advising team
• Work with key stakeholders in academic affairs to align goals and initiatives pertaining to advising efforts.
• Monitor course offerings and communicate full classes, waitlist needs, etc., as needed with academic deans.
• Coordinator communication regarding cancelled or altered courses as necessary.
• Plan, attend and/or represent advising and career team in institutional committees / meetings related to advising initiatives, both on and off campus.
• Facilitate semester meetings with all faculty and staff who serve in advising roles to discuss current trends and adjustment needs to provide a more consistent advising experience for students.
• Collaborate with the Articulations team to share and market those opportunities for prospective and current students.
• Serve as a member of the Student Development leadership team to develop and execute change management and process redesign initiatives that will lead to operational efficiencies.
• Plan, lead, and provide guidance on human resource activities, such as hiring, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and other staff-related concerns.
• Lead regular professional development sessions for the department to support departmental goals and improve operational efficiencies.
• Create and foster a team environment where staff members are encouraged to develop and grow by being given opportunities for training, event coordination, project management, data analysis, or other areas of expertise.
• Use the current technology tools in order provide a seamless student academic planning experience.
• Develop and manage the department budget, approving all expenditures.
• Work with students to complete career inventories to help to determine different occupational paths and opportunities.
• Advise International Students to keep them in federal
• Attend designated pathways advisory committee meetings as appropriate.
• Leads in the development and maintenance of comprehensive manuals that outline policies and procedures related to departmental operations.
• Leads the assessment efforts related to Student Learning Outcomes, CAS Standards, selected Advising Framework, Career Advising, Transfer Advising, NACADA, and NACE standards.
• Review, leverage, and interpret data to meet established standards in service levels, continuous improvement and quality assurance.
• Collects, analyzes, and reports advising related to the departments support of career and transfer pathways.
• Facilitate a yearly student voice collection strategy and use result implement an improvement to department practice.
• Identifies barriers to student persistence and proposes interventions that may neutralize such barriers by collaborating with stakeholders.
• Develop and implement a consistent communication plan to ensure students understand the advising timelines, process, and expectations of the student and advisor.
• Perform assigned responsibilities, and other related duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner and with minimal supervision.

View full job description here.

Benefits:  ECC offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance with no premium cost to the employee for employee only coverage. Missouri Public School Retirement System benefits, generous paid leave, ECC tuition waiver for self and immediate family and tuition reimbursement benefits for employee.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. Position is a level 206. Salary schedule can be viewed here.

East Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Click here to apply.

Posted 4-4-24

East Central College has an opening for a Director of Wellness Services – Lead Counselor responsible for providing leadership and support for comprehensive wellness initiatives. Provide short-term counseling, referrals, and crisis intervention for students who are having personal concerns. In addition, this position is responsible for supervising Access (students with disabilities) caseload, supervising Social Services supports, and serve as leading member of Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT).

Minimum Qualifications: (A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.) 

• Master’s Degree in Counseling or Social Work and the appropriate certification or licensure (LPC or LCSW) is 5 years related professional experience preferred.

Essential Tasks: (Employee must be able to perform the following essential functions to the satisfaction of the employee’s supervisor.)

• Develop, direct, and oversee clinical mental health services in close collaboration with all campus locations.
• Serve as the lead counselor and provide counseling/crisis intervention for students with personal concerns.
• Maintain records and documentation for students with BIT interventions and counseling.
• Respond appropriately to student crisis interventions.
• Serve as a member of the Student Development leadership team to develop and execute change management and process redesign initiatives that will lead to operational efficiencies.
• Create and foster a team environment where staff members are encouraged to develop and grow by being given opportunities for training, event coordination, project management, data analysis, or other areas of expertise.
• Plan, lead, and provide guidance on human resource activities, such as hiring, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and other staff-related concerns.
• Supervise the oversight of the provision of accommodations to the main campus and online student populations in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and Section 504.
• Supervising the oversight of testing which requires Access supports.
• Leads in the development and maintenance of comprehensive manuals that outline policies and procedures related to departmental operations.
• Leads the assessment efforts related to effectively addressing mental health needs of students, and maintain standards set within the American Counseling Association and applicable Missouri statutes.
• Review, leverage, and interpret data to meet established standards in service levels, staff productivity, and quality assurance.
• Facilitate a yearly student voice collection strategy and use result implement an improvement to department practice.
• Develop and manage the department budget, approving all expenditures.
• Manage Behavior Intervention Team – run weekly meetings, hold semesterly meetings, plan interventions based on BIT insights, and communicate with faculty and staff about BIT themes.
• Hold monthly meetings with Rolla Counseling staff to discuss ongoing needs, best practices, and continuity of approach.
• Present yearly to the Academic Areas during In-Service, New Faculty Orientation, Adjunct Training, and Departmental meetings on how to identify, assist, and refer students to the clinical or crisis services provided.
• Meeting with each Academic Division twice a year to discuss current trends seen by faculty about their students.
• Plan monthly educational efforts for different mental health areas during the Fall and Spring semesters.
• Support student facing events, virtual and/or onsite including but not limited to new student orientation, campus life and leadership events, and admissions open house and recruitment events as needed.
• Serve as our institutional contact for our current virtual care provider and outside agencies regarding insights on how to better serve students with their resources.
• Maintain connections with outside agencies that can provide additional wellness services for students.
• Perform assigned responsibilities, and other related duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner and with minimal supervision.

View full job description here.

Benefits:  ECC offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance with no premium cost to the employee for employee only coverage. Missouri Public School Retirement System benefits, generous paid leave, ECC tuition waiver for self and immediate family and tuition reimbursement benefits for employee.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. Position is a level 206. Salary schedule can be viewed here.

East Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Click here to apply.

Posted 4-4-24

East Central College has an opening for an Enrollment Counselor – Special Populations responsible for building relationships with prospective and current students, supporters, districts by promoting early college, transfer and career technical opportunities that directly impact the success and reputation of the college.

Minimum Qualifications: (A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.) 

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning preferred.
• Previous experience tracking metrics and working with KPIs.
• Demonstrated value of teamwork and collaboration.
• Excellent active listening, verbal and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Essential Tasks: (Employee must be able to perform the following essential functions to the satisfaction of the employee’s supervisor.)

• Contribute to the achievement of recruitment and enrollment goals by representing East Central College at college fairs and high school / community recruitment events and advising prospective students and their supporters regarding admission requirements, academic programs, financial aid and scholarships, athletics, student organizations and activities.
• Participate with the departmental leadership to establish enrollment targets for each school in assigned territory and/or target groups to devise and implement strategies to reach those targets.
• Assist with planning and implementation of recruitment and admissions strategies, including utilizing the CRM for targeted outreach and collaborating with the Marketing & Communications Department to design social media, websites, and content for targeted groups.
• Plan and execute activities and events for prospective students / supporters and other school district contacts, including individual appointments, walk-in inquiries, campus tours, and group information sessions.
• Collaborate with departments campus-wide to form partnerships to promote all academic areas.
• Provide academic advisement and career exploration services to students in their first semester students (Beginning with Spring 2025 students)
• Facilitate changes to schedule with students in their first semester, connect with each students planning to withdraw from a course(s) to engage in information gathering and coaching on best next steps (Beginning with Spring 2025 students)
• Advise International Students to keep them in federal compliance (Beginning with Spring 2025 students)
• Refer students who may need access services to the proper place records and reports (Beginning with Spring 2025 students).
• Provide general information; interprets and responds to student inquires received via telephone, e-mail, web-based technologies.
• Stay up to date on job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, participating in professional organizations, and keeping current with legal guidelines and requirements.
• Assist with planning and execution of New Student Orientation.
• Assist with evaluating high school transcripts for placement testing needs, as it relates to prerequisites during dual credit enrollment seasons.
• Provide proactive support to student applicants throughout the onboarding process to help students overcome barriers and increase enrollment for the college.
• Serve as a backup to other Coordinators, Specialist, and Director, as
• Serve as the College’s primary point of contact for all identified special populations, including but not limited to, first generation, adult learners, students of color, international students, and veterans.
• Develop and implement targeted recruitment and onboarding strategies for all special populations in alignment with College’s Strategic Plan, departmental goals, and best practices.
• Conduct visits to Adult Education & Literacy (AEL) classrooms on campus and at off-site locations to promote academic pathways from HiSET completion to college enrollment.
• Represent the College at community events and collaborate with the Center for Workforce Development (CWD) regarding recruitment or onboarding needs.
• Maintain the Enrollment Management Department’s Schedule of Events to include all recruitment and onboarding events campus-wide, as well as assigned special populations.
• Process all international students’ admissions documentation, including serving as the College’s Primary Designated School Official (PDSO) and entering and maintaining records in Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). Organizes SEVIS data processing under the guidelines provided by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and maintains data and quality control management. Establishes, updates and tracks SEVIS files on a quarterly basis. Meets (or speaks) with the Student and Exchange Visitor Field Representative twice a year.
• Advises students with immigration petitions and applications to include processing for new F-1 visas. Provides accurate immigration information to international students, monitors and tracks student immigration status, and maintains appropriate files.
• Create and Implement an Onboarding and New Student Orientation for all International Students.
• Provide continued mentoring and support throughout the lifecycle of all special population students, in partnership with their assigned Success Coach and Academic Advisor.
• Perform assigned responsibilities, and other related duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner and with minimal supervision.

Schedule Note

Typical hours for this position are between 8AM – 5PM Monday through Friday, with some evening and weekend hours, as activities and events dictate.

View full job description here.

Benefits:  ECC offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance with no premium cost to the employee for employee only coverage. Missouri Public School Retirement System benefits, generous paid leave, ECC tuition waiver for self and immediate family and tuition reimbursement benefits for employee.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. Position is a level 202. Salary schedule can be viewed here.

East Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Click here to apply.

Posted 4-4-24

East Central College has an opening for an Enrollment Services Specialist. This position serves to guide prospective and current students through the enrollment process, including providing course, program, placement testing, financial aid and registration information.

Minimum Qualifications: (A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.) 

• Associate’s Degree and one year of related experience.

Essential Tasks: (Employee must be able to perform the following essential functions to the satisfaction of the employee’s supervisor.)

• Serve as a primary front-facing point of contact for Enrollment Services, stationed in the Welcome Center.
• Partner closely with Student Services Specialists to provide exceptional customer service for new and returning students and community members, in person, online or by telephone, by disseminating information about academic programs, enrollment processes and general financial services information.
• Import and process applicant data, including updating and maintaining accurate and detailed records that feed directly into communication plans.
• Communicate next steps to students who need placement testing and/or retakes, transcripts, or other documentation to complete their admissions file, and assist with student account activation.
• Develop strong working relationships with service area high school office staff to obtain rosters, transcripts, and other information related to enrollment.
• Evaluate high school transcripts to determine placement testing needs and explain test preparation and options to students.
• Enter early college courses into student information system prior to enrollment sessions.
• Manage the criminal background and tuberculosis testing intake process.
• Assist with the development of policies and procedures, keeping the procedures documentation current.
• Assist with site events (ie, orientations, college open house events, etc.) and other special projects, as requested.
• Serve as the primary responder to enrollment services contact points; respond to inquiries within 48 business hours.
• Train student workers in student development related tasks and activities.
• Expertly master competing priorities while maintaining a positive, public image.
• Work with Director to keep Yearly Calendar up to date with tasks and goals.
• Perform assigned responsibilities, and other related duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner and with minimal supervision.

Schedule Note: Typical hours for this position are between 8AM – 5PM Monday through Friday, with some evening and weekend hours, as activities and events dictate.

View full job description here.

Benefits:  ECC offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance with no premium cost to the employee for employee only coverage. Missouri Public School Retirement System benefits, generous paid leave, ECC tuition waiver for self and immediate family and tuition reimbursement benefits for employee.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. Position is a level 104. Salary schedule can be viewed here.

East Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Click here to apply.

Posted 4-4-24

East Central College has an opening for an Enterprise System Administrator responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, operations and security of enterprise administrative and academic information systems and its integration with custom or third-party software systems, application software, disaster recovery procedures, and the analysis, design, development, implementation, and maintenance of local applications to automate user processes.

Anticipated start date of 7/1/24

This position is located on site in Union, MO.

Minimum Qualifications: (A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.) 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Software Development, or a computer related field
• 5-8 years of experience as a Software Developer / Analyst, Data Manager, or related occupation.
• Colleague experience as system administrator preferred.
• Knowledge of computer hardware, software, programming languages, analysis, and educational systems. Knowledge of standard business functionalities. Strong documentation skills. Must understand security and data integrity controls and protocols.

Essential Tasks: (Employee must be able to perform the following essential functions to the satisfaction of the employee’s supervisor.)

• Manages and leads in the implementation and support of the Enterprise Resource system. This includes analyzing current processing and procedures and advising appropriate alternatives for the college’s business areas which include but is not limited to the General Ledger, Budgeting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Human Resources, Payroll, Course Management, Instructional Management, Admissions, Advising, Registration, and Financial Aid.
• Analyze the effect of vendor patches prior to their installation in Colleague software systems; Coordinate the installation of Colleague vendor patches and system upgrades with users.
• Consults with supervisor, software developers, information technology personnel and end users to gather information about program intent, functions, features, data requirements, input requirements, output requirements, internal and external checks and controls, hardware and operating system environment, and interfaces with other systems.
• Maintain functional and technical interfaces with a diverse set of peripheral systems, including but not limited to: Learning Management system, Procurement system, Student Conduct system, Learning/Tutoring system, Financial Scholarship system, Library Consortium system, College Board placement system, eCommerce system, Customer Relationship Management system, Active Directory, Department of Education system, Report writing system, National Student Loan Clearing house system, Course Evaluation system, Bookstore system, Payment Plan system, Imaging system, Print management system, State of Missouri Retirement system.
• Creates test transactions and runs tests to find errors and confirm program meets specifications.
• Coordinates with other software developers about program revisions
• Effectively resolves complex problems by conducting a thorough analysis and employing appropriate strategies for resolution.
• Coordinates with the Business Analyst, Enrollment Services on assignments related to the Student Services department.
• Provides analysis of existing and new processes with an eye for continuing improvement
• Assists in the planning of budgets, upgrades, and direction of Enterprise System resources.
• Implement, maintain, and update security measures to ensure the integrity of institutional data resources and prevent unauthorized access to those systems.
• Implement disaster recovery systems and develop procedures to ensure reliability of institutional data resources and recovery in the event of a catastrophic event.
• Diagnose and resolve problems and concerns associated with implemented information systems, reported by academic and administrative users.
• Acquire and maintain the requisite technical skills to perform systems management activities in support of institutional data processing.
• Develop instructional materials and provide training for installed software. Must be comfortable mentoring and training staff and other members of the college community.
• Perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner with minimal supervision.

View full job description here.

Benefits:  ECC offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance with no premium cost to the employee for employee only coverage. Missouri Public School Retirement System benefits, generous paid leave, ECC tuition waiver for self and immediate family and tuition reimbursement benefits for employee.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. Position is a level 206. Salary schedule can be viewed here.

East Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply, click here.

Posted 1-10-24

East Central College has an opening for a full-time Executive Administrative Assistant for Academic Affairs responsible for providing complex, confidential, and advanced administrative support to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, managing the day-to-day activities of the office; also required to use a considerable degree of independence and discretion, exercise sound judgment in the performance of the assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications: (A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)

• Completion of associate degree; three to five years related experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Essential Tasks: (Employee must be able to perform the following essential functions to the satisfaction of the employee’s supervisor.)

• Independently manage the day-to-day activities of the office, maintaining files, telephone, and mailing lists, maintaining necessary office supplies, and monitoring office expenditures to assure purchases are within budget.
• Serve as a resource and point of contact for faculty and other College employees.
• Plan, organize, and attend to administrative detail on special assignments and projects assigned which include creating & maintaining special databases, gathering data, compiling statistics which may include making appropriate calculations, preparing reports, graphs & charts, updating faculty Resource Guide, and other forms from the office.
• Prepare minutes, formal reports, and other documents for internal and external groups and organizations in which the Vice President is involved.
• Evaluate all incoming correspondence, determining which matters require the Vice President’s attention, marking important sections, drafting replies, gathering appropriate background material, acknowledging correspondence in the absence of the Vice President.
• Initiate and process forms such as purchase orders, personnel requisitions, travel authorization forms, supply requisitions, printing requests, and travel expense reimbursements.
• Manage and maintain faculty development process including conference and travel arrangements, as necessary.
• Organize and maintain the academic committee structure and process.
• Coordinate the annual Assessment Retreat and other special events hosted by the Vice President.
• Serve as Recording Secretary for Interest-Based Bargaining, coordinating arrangements for meetings, and distribution and organization of meeting materials.
• Keep the Vice President’s calendar current with various appointments and meetings, reserving conference rooms and make other necessary arrangements, organizing materials, and sending out meeting notices.
• Handle complaints and conflicts diplomatically, using perceptive judgment and discretion to diffuse potentially volatile situations as required.
• Prepare special board agenda items and coordinate all agenda items and assure completion for board meeting deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality in all matters related to the Vice President, division, and college including organizational plans and personnel matters.
• Perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner with minimal supervision.

View full job description here.

Benefits:  ECC offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance with no premium cost to the employee for employee only coverage. Missouri Public School Retirement System benefits, generous paid leave, ECC tuition waiver for self and immediate family and tuition reimbursement benefits for employee.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. Position is a level 107. Salary schedule can be viewed here.

East Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Click HERE to apply.

Posted 3-20-24

East Central College has an opening for a Financial Aid Advisor responsible for communicating awards, maintaining A+ information, and providing financial aid advisement to ECC scholarship and A+ students.

Minimum Qualifications: (A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.) 

• Completion of bachelor’s degree; two years related experience

Essential Tasks: (Employee must be able to perform the following essential functions to the satisfaction of the employee’s supervisor.)

• Manage all A+ budgets and report funding to the Missouri Department of Higher Education for eligible A+ students.
• Advise A+ applicants and recipients concerning student aid procedures, costs associated with attending a post-secondary educational institution, personal budget development, and the economic responsibilities related to student and awards.
• Identify and evaluate students’ needs; collaborate with students to set educational objectives, evaluate ongoing academic progress, and prepare students to meet graduation and transfer requirements.
• Answer questions, inquiries, or requests of students, parents, lenders, guarantee agencies, staff in person, in writing or by telephone regarding financial aid eligibility and awards.
• Promote student retention by demonstrating an understanding of students’ areas of interest, college and community resources, scholarship opportunities, and difficult financial and personal issues surrounding students’ lives.
• Create and maintain a complete list of eligible A+ students, reviewing cumulative grade point averages each semester for both eligible and ineligible A+ students.
• Monitor the student financial assistance academic progress policy to determine continued student eligibility.
• Adjust spreadsheets and student accounts daily to match eligibility. Send letters to students informing of eligibility and missing information.
• Manage and maintain billing for other A+ designated colleges for eligible courses taken at ECC.
• Provide guidance to financial aid applicants and loan recipients concerning financial planning, resources, and their economic responsibilities related to awards.
• Monitor the number of credits attempted per student for the A+ program.
• Performs awarding and certification of Access Missouri scholarships.
• Cross-trained in student loan processing, work study awarding, and MDHE default grant processing.
• Available to present at orientations as well as other admission/welcome events.
• Available for on-site and off-site FAFSA completion events.
• Perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, and standards in a safe and efficient manner, with minimal supervision.

View full job description here.

Benefits:  ECC offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance with no premium cost to the employee for employee only coverage. Missouri Public School Retirement System benefits, generous paid leave, ECC tuition waiver for self and immediate family and tuition reimbursement benefits for employee.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. Position is a level 201. Salary schedule can be viewed here.

East Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Click here to apply.

Posted 4-17-24

East Central College has an opening for an Instructional Design Specialist. This position provides a diverse range of responsibilities including assisting faculty in the design and development of courses and programs, providing Learning Management System (LMS) support and training (Canvas), conducting instructional quality reviews, participating in service and committee work, implementing new technologies, and maintaining professional development.

Minimum Qualifications: (A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.) 

• Completion of bachelor’s degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training; master’s degree in Higher Education, Curriculum Design, Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, or related field is preferred,
• Minimum two years of experience in faculty development, teaching in higher education, or instructional design, experience in developing educational curricula and programming, extensive knowledge of Instructure Canvas is preferred.

Essential Tasks: (Employee must be able to perform the following essential functions to the satisfaction of the employee’s supervisor.)

• Collaborate with faculty, subject matter experts, and various stakeholders to design curricula, instructional materials, and assessment strategies.
• Collaborate with the Director of Online Learning & Educational Technology to provide optimal service to stakeholders.
• Assist with Zoom web conferencing management and event setup
• Support and train users on the Learning Management System and other educational technology platforms.
• Provide resources, templates, or other materials to help faculty with course design and teaching online.
• Provide writing or editing assistance to faculty for their online courses as needed.
• Maintain processes for the review and the improvement of instructional material quality.
• Helps academic stakeholders, instructors and students troubleshoot issues they encounter while using supported software and platforms.
• Participate in committees and service work related to instructional design.
• Research emerging instructional technologies and implement them as appropriate.
• Stay current with trends in instructional design and technology associated with the delivery of instruction.
• Perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner with minimal supervision.

View full job description here.

Benefits:  ECC offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance with no premium cost to the employee for employee only coverage. Missouri Public School Retirement System benefits, generous paid leave, ECC tuition waiver for self and immediate family and tuition reimbursement benefits for employee.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. Position is a level 203. Salary schedule can be viewed here.

East Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply, click here.

Posted 3-27-24

East Central College has opening for a full-time Retention Specialist at the Rolla location responsible for providing retention support systems including coaching, mentoring, and supplemental instruction to ensure student success and retention for students impacted by environmental, social support, and college readiness factors.

Minimum Qualifications: (A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)

• Bachelor’s degree; tutoring experience preferred. Tested experience in student success, retention initiatives, and/or academic support roles; teaching experience preferred.

Essential Tasks: (Employee must be able to perform the following essential functions to the satisfaction of the employee’s supervisor.)

• Assist Retention Coordinator with outreach, success coaching, and use of retention software.
• Understand retention software and use it to make notes and communicate with students.
• Demonstrate knowledge of retention issues and practices in higher education.
• Serve as a Success Coach, with anticipated caseloads of 300+ students. Primary responsibilities include closing stop-out gap, communicating with students and faculty, assisting students with resources, and providing timely interventions to help students in their academic progress.
• Support students acclimating to college, bridging gaps of knowledge, and transitioning to alternative modalities that differ from “traditional” classroom structure.
• Provide students with information about program area(s) and services available; provide faculty with information about services available and opportunities for faculty participation.
• Assist with outreach to appropriate divisions, departments, and classes; provide students with information about program area(s) and services available; provide faculty with information about services available and opportunities for faculty participation.
• Collaborate with Retention Coordinator, other Success Coaches, Learning Center staff and/or instructors concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Work in partnership with counselor and other Student Services departments to support student’s well-being, including access to mental health counseling and additional resources.
• Present on relevant information to campus regarding supportive measures for students
• Provide feedback to campus on student challenges and trends supporting success
• Collect and evaluate data regarding students’ progress; provide feedback to the Retention Coordinator. Assist Retention Coordinator with assessment reporting.
• Collaborate with the Retention Coordinator and Learning Center on workshops and programming that support retention and student success, including study groups, linked tutoring, embedded tutoring, etc…
• Perform assigned responsibilities, and other related duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner and with minimal supervision.

View full job description here.

Benefits:  ECC offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance with no premium cost to the employee for employee only coverage. Missouri Public School Retirement System benefits, generous paid leave, ECC tuition waiver for self and immediate family and tuition reimbursement benefits for employee.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. Position is a level 106. Salary schedule can be viewed here.  This position is grant funded.

East Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply, click here.

Posted 2-2-24

East Central College is seeking part-time Adult Education & Literacy (AEL, formerly GED) Instructors are responsible for teaching/tutoring adult learners 6 hours per week. An additional 1-2 hours per week available for planning time. No grading of assignments is required outside class time. Annual requirement for 20 hours professional development.

• Montgomery City class meets Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5 – 8pm at the Montgomery City Health Department.
• St. Clair class meets Monday and Thursday evenings from 5 – 8pm at First Baptist Church.
• Union class meets Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9am – 12pm at ECC.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• Desire to teach
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office
• Teaching or tutoring experience preferred
• Fingerprint background check

Essential Tasks: (Employee must be able to perform the following essential functions to the satisfaction of the employee’s supervisor.)

• Teach and tutor students in the AEL/ELA program
• Direct, guide and evaluate student progress
• Prepare outline of instructional programs, lesson plans, and establish course goals for students
• Perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, and standards in a safe and efficient manner, with minimal supervision.
• Occasional weekend hours required for staff meetings and professional development.

View job description here.

Starting rate: $17.00 per hour.

Visit www.eastcentral.edu/ael for more information, class times and locations.

To apply for a location, click below.

• Montgomery City 

• Union

• St. Clair

East Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Updated 3-26-24

East Central College has an opening for a part-time Instructional Program Assistant for Industrial Engineering Technology (IET) responsible providing a variety of instructional assistance to students in a laboratory environment; perform other duties to support the instructional program such as equipment maintenance and software updates.

This is a part-time position not to exceed 19.75 hours per week.

Minimum Qualifications: (A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)

• Completion of Associate degree
• One year related experience

Essential Tasks: (Employee must be able to perform the following essential functions to the satisfaction of the employee’s supervisor.)

• Assist in the day-to-day operation and program development of the Industrial Engineering Technology program.
• Tutor and assist students individually or in small groups, reinforcing or following up on instructions provided by the instructor.
• Assist students with assignments related to the instructional program to which assigned; explain concepts, principles and terminologies to students.
• Assist in the preparation of instructional materials; perform a variety of clerical support duties.
• Assist in the classroom and/or lab in the absence of faculty.

• Perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, and standards in a safe and efficient manner, with minimal supervision.

View full job description here

Salary will be commensurate with experience. Position is a level 105. View salary schedule here.

East Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply, click here.

Posted 3-27-24