About the Department

The Highway Construction Careers Training Program (HCCTP) Coordinator oversees all program operations, including student recruitment and advising, compliance, community partnerships, and daily administration. Responsibilities also include managing the budget, ensuring grant compliance, building industry and community relationships, supervising instructors, and maintaining effective and efficient delivery of program services. 

Position Duties

The essential duties and primary responsibilities below are intended to describe the general requirements of this job and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties.  

Other related duties which may be required by the Director of Workforce & Community Development (duties that may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but are generally within the occupational series and responsibility level associated with the employee’s class of work).

Program Administration

• Manage budgets, ensure grant compliance, process salaries and stipends, coordinate schedules, and purchase equipment.

• Recruit and select student trainees, advise students on program requirements, support job readiness, and maintain student records and progress reports. 
• Enforce program policies by counseling students individually, tracking point infractions, and removing students from the program when necessary.  

• Recruit, train, and supervise instructors while ensuring compliance with program policies and standards.

• Develop and maintain partnerships with IDOT, contractors, trade unions, and industry partners to support student referrals and job placement opportunities.  
• Represent the program at advisory meetings, conferences, and outreach events. 

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, IDOT grant requirements, and maintain accurate documentation.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications – Education and Experience

• Associate's degree in business administration/management, public administration, construction management, workforce education, education, organizational leadership, or communication. 
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in an office environment.
• Experience supervising staff, managing budgets, and financial tracking procedures.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience with Microsoft Office Suite and creating professional presentations.

• Valid Illinois driver's license.

Other Qualifications

• Grant compliance and reporting requirements, particularly the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) guidelines.
• Workforce development principles and basic construction industry terminology.
• Administrative processes, including payroll, scheduling, procurement, and record-keeping.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, both written and verbal. 
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Ability to support diverse student populations and assist with job readiness activities.
• Commitment to continuous learning, including obtaining certifications and staying current with industry trends. 

Benefits

Retirement

State Universities Retirement System (SURS) 8% pretax

1.45% Medicare Tax

.95% SURS Retirees Group Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Blue Cross Blue Shield – 80% of the individual premium is paid by the College.   Employees can add family coverage at their own cost.  The effective date of insurance coverage for an employee is the first day of the month following 30 days of eligible employment.  (Example:  if an employee starts work February 15, his/her coverage would begin April 1.   Payroll deductions for the insurance would begin March 15 and 31 as the premium is due and payable on April 1)

Dental Insurance 

Delta Dental – available for minimal cost per pay period for Employee and family

Vision Insurance

VSP – available for minimal cost per pay period for Employee and family

Life Insurance

The College pays the premium for a $15,000 life insurance policy on all full-time employees.

Payroll

Paid twice a month (15^th and last working day).  The college encourages the use of direct deposit.

Tuition Waiver?
With written approval of the College President, the tuition and fees for SCC courses shall be waived for full-time employees, their spouses, and their dependent children under the age of 24 living in the household of the eligible employee.  The books are loaned out at no charge through the SCC Bookstore.

Staff Paid Leave	Faculty Paid Leave
Sick Days - 18 days per fiscal year (pro-rated based on hire date)	Sick Days - 16 days per fiscal year
Funeral Leave - 2 days per fiscal year	Funeral Leave - 2 days for Funeral Leave (1 of the two days can be used for outside the immediate family)
Personal Leave - 3 days per fiscal year	Personal Leave - 4 days per fiscal year
Vacation Days - 12 days for the first year.  For each continued employment, 1 additional day is added per year up to a maximum of 20 days. (Given in hour increments accrued each month based on years of service)

Holidays

Martin Luther King’s Birthday 

President’s Day

Good Friday

Memorial Day 

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Columbus Day

Veterans Day

Day Before Thanksgiving Through Day After Thanksgiving

Christmas Eve Through New Year’s Day

Workdays*

Monday – Friday            7:45 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.

*By the nature of some positions, additional work hours may be necessary during the evening hours and/or on weekends.

 

Supplemental Questions

01

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

02

Do you have experience supervising staff, managing budgets, and financial tracking procedures?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years in an office environment do you have?

• Less than 3 years of experience
• 3 years but less than 4 years of experience
• 4 years but less than 5 years experience
• 5 or more years of experience

04

What is your highest level of education in business administration/management, public administration, construction management, workforce education, education, organizational leadership, or communication?

• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• PhD

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer

Shawnee Community College (IL)

Address

8364 Shawnee College Road








Ullin, Illinois, 62992

Phone

(618) 634-3223

Website

shawneecc.edu