Greater Chicago Midwest HERC

1. Represents Aurora University in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers, and the community we serve. Interacts effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students and other customers of our service, learns and uses operating practices of the department and Aurora University. 
2. Upholds the Mission Statement: At Aurora University, our singular goal is to empower students to achieve lasting personal and professional success. We do this by being an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning. As a teaching-centered institution, we encourage undergraduate and graduate students to discover what it takes to build meaningful and purposeful lives.
3. Handles all information with tact and discretion and recognizes the confidential nature of university business. 
4. Supports learning through the performance of essential job functions and performing other duties and functions as necessary or as assigned, including voluntary participation in university committees, activities and events.

• Serve as the Co-Chair and member of the Care Team, which addresses mental health, behavioral, and social adjustment issues of students. 
• Provide case management oversight for students referred to the Care Team, including coordinating and tracking action plans and continuity of care as needed. 
• Establish and sustain strong working partnerships within the community as well as across campus resources such as the Wellness Center, Campus Life, the Disability Resource Office, the Office of Financial Aid, the Office of Student Accounts, Wackerlin Center for Faith & Action, and the Crouse Center for University Advising to develop comprehensive support plans for students. 
• Utilize Maxient and Navigate as appropriate to document Care Team case notes, analyze data, and monitor on-going concerns. 
• Perform annual data analysis of the types and frequency of concerning behavior reported to the Care Team and utilize results to develop campus resources to address common student needs. 
• Oversee the University's medical leave of absence (MLOA) and reinstatement process for students. 
• Serve as the institution's required housing liaison under Illinois law, providing coordinated support and referrals for students experiencing or at risk of housing insecurity and ensuring compliance with State expectations. 
• Communicate with parents, families, and/or designated emergency contacts as appropriate regarding significant mental health or health emergencies, including suicide attempts, hospitalizations, etc. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Student Personnel, Counseling, Higher Education Administration or a related discipline is required.

• Full-time, professional experience in higher education or related field is required. 
• Experience providing crisis intervention is preferred. 

About Aurora University

Aurora University (AU) is committed to the transformative power of learning by creating a student-centered environment and an equity of experience and opportunity, to ensure that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome and included. Our culture of collaboration, generosity, and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty, and staff. AU is grounded in the transformative opportunity it provides to a diverse student body. As a private university with a public mission and a commitment to making a difference in peoples’ lives, AU has a long history of resilience and of providing access to an education that values innovation, focuses on continuous improvement, and has a positive impact on the communities we serve. We are proud of our service to and economic impact on the state of Illinois, where over 80% of our students stay to live and work, where 90% of our students come from, and where we foster strong community partnerships to develop the workforce in areas such as nursing, education, business, technology, and social work. We are looking for passionate and purposeful individuals who represent the full diversity of Aurora and who demonstrate a se...nsitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ability, identity, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at AU, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice requiring broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students, and community partners.

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