Seasonal Part-Time Onsite Hospitality Job Coach - CASUAL

Company Description

Educate. Empower. Transform

At Oakton College, we know education changes lives - and that starts with the people who make it happen. For more than 50 years, we've built a welcoming and inclusive community where students from all backgrounds and experiences thrive.

We're looking for passionate educators, professionals and leaders to join our team. Whether in the classroom, student support, or behind the scenes, your talents and expertise will make a difference and shape the future.

We provide dynamic learning environments that empower students and employees alike with campuses in Des Plaines and Skokie and a Health Careers Education Center in Evanston.

As a proud institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Oakton is more than a college - it's a place where innovation, equity and lifelong learning drive everything we do. We value diverse perspectives and embrace new ideas and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and student-centered culture.

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Job Description

Oakton College is looking for an enthusiastic Part-Time Onsite Job Coach to assist with students who are participating in an Introduction to Hospitality course This program, now in its second year, provides neurodiverse students who are enrolled in transitional programs, with an opportunity to have a paid internship in the hotel industry. In this short-term position, the Onsite Job Coach will assist hotel staff with guiding and managing students during their 4-week engagement.

Essential Functions of the Position:

• The primary role of this position is to assist in maintaining an environment conducive to learning and working
• Assist hotel staff with student management
• Work collaboratively with hotel GM and Managers

Requirements:

• Illinois Paraprofessional license, substitute teaching license, professional Educator license, or Certified Behavioral Therapist
• Experience assisting with special education students
• Willing and able to meet the needs of students
• Must be enthusiastic about working with a special needs population
• Willingness to learn and assist in the evolution of this new pilot program

Additional Information:

Training Dates: November 17 - December 15, 2025

Location: Residence Inn, Wilmette

Days/Times: Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:30am-12:30pm

Pay: $25/hr.

Oakton College is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we seek a broad spectrum of candidates, including minorities, veterans, women and people with disabilities. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V