adjunct faculty

senior secretary

department assistant

instructor

human resources specialist

Moraine Valley Community College

I've worked here for almost a year. During the beginning and end of the semesters there is lots of work to be done. Right now since we're between semesters, the work flow is slow. There have been days where I sit here and stare out the window for 8 hours. But when the work comes in, it's non-stop.
Most of my co-workers are very friendly. We're a small department so it's like a family. One co-worker in particular is very standoff-ish and private. It's difficult to talk to her about projects we may be working on together.
The hardest part of this job is when the work/projects start coming in. While I'm still "new" here compared to the other woman I work with, I've been basically put in charge of two major projects. It's difficult to communicate with my co-workers sometimes because they are in another building across campus. When I bring up something to the director of the department (like having a meeting with co-workers to explain project details) he says things are fine and he will talk to the ladies about mistakes I've noticed on the project. It's like having too many cooks in the kitchen. Sure everyone is cooking the dish but we're all looking at our own personalized recipie.
The best part of this job is definately the instructors that I see everyday. I've come to know quite a few and I like seeing and talking to them everyday. We share stories and some good laughs.

A typical day at Trio Student Support Services usually consists of supporting the students in whatever they may need help in (be it course selection, picking majors, knowledge on financial aid and etc.) and assisting the head administrators of the office in whatever they need. This can vary from making phone calls to students to giving brief seminars that showcase what Trio Student Support Services is all about. Because I am also a current student at Moraine Valley, due to the nature of the job that requires that I interact with students, sometimes it can interfere with my studies if I don't allocate my time appropriately into what is truly important and what isn't. The most enjoyable aspect of this job by far is the platform that it gives you to be of service to the students that walk into the office. Lending an ear or word of advice that is pertinent to academia and even personal life and knowing that what you are saying and doing makes a difference in the lives of the students.

I usually work between 6 and 9 hours per week with students who have tested into Developmental Reading (Middle and High levels).  In the 3 years that I've worked at Moraine, I have learned a tremendous amount in teaching adults.  I have learned that I can have been able to transfer some teaching techniques that I used in Elementary & Middle school teaching and bring it to a college level.  I have been able to manage working at four different colleges throughout the Chicagoland area due to financial needs, which makes this the hardest part of the job.  As an adjunct instructor, I'm not provided with benefits nor sufficient classes in order to meet my financial needs.  My co-workers are wonderful and we work very well together, often sharing ideas and techniques.  The most enjoyable part of the job is when students are experiencing success in my class.

I am employed full time with Moraine Valley Community College as a Program Manager for the Career Connections Youth Program; a grant funded work readiness program, and part time as an Adjunct Instructor. In my present role as a Program Manager I manage the grant, team, the budget, and overall program.  I enjoy providing opportunities and developing programs to develop work skills for the youth in our program.  Our program has been acknowledged for its recent innovations and successes since I began managing the program 4 years ago.

I have a strong background in grant management and IT security experience combined with my extensive experience in planning, executing, monitoring, relationship building, and my commitment to student and employee success. I am highly organized and self-motivated, have excellent communication skills, and thrive in high-pressure environments. A solid team player, I work to tight deadlines and have plenty of initiative.

Things have changed a lot since the beginning of the Pandemic. I was teaching in class and now I am teaching on-line. I prefer a face to face teaching experience. I have adapted to on-line but it is not my first preference. The Pandemic has definitely had an adverse affect on the student body as a whole. The quality of the work from the students has definitely decreased and I have found that difficult. I feel that it is time for a new challenge in my life and and a new experience. 

I have also noticed that there has been a change in the work environment now that management is working much more remotely, there seems to be a disconnect even more from the day to day in class functions of the college. 

It was a great job in nearly every way except for the pay. I made minimum wage from the time I started there until the day I left. The schedule was regular, my only co-worker was a good friend of mine, and I got to meet new people every semester. My only complaint with the management was the low pay we were given. My boss was actually a really nice man, a professor at the school and a good friend. Aside from the pay, my least favorite part of the job was replacing the stop-bath chemical in the darkroom. The smell was horrid and burned my nostrils and eyes. The best perk of my job was meeting lots of students like myself and teaching them about photography. I learned that I really enjoy helping people and teaching them new skills.

What is the best part of working at the company?
All faculty and staff is dedicated to the success of the students and therefore valued every employee’s contribution to achieving that goal

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Dealing with external factors beyond the college’s control that created obstacles for students 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
There is a spirit of cooperation and teamwork.  There is also a sense of family among staff and faculty 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A typical consists of interacting with parents, working with teachers, supervising student employees, preparing reports, devising strategies to increase and retain enrollment

What is the best part of working at the company?
Everyone is warm and supportive toward one another.  

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
During peak times when the semester is beginning and ending the volume of student needs peaks. I do not consider this time to be stressful. I would say that it challenges the area of job knowledge.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Helpful, Supportive, Caring

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
I assist high school graduates, college students, and the surrounding communities with the registration process for enrolling in classes. I also direct students to other departments to receive assistance.

Working at Moraine was definitely the best ever. The people are intelligent, peaceful, encouraging people. With the job being at a school it makes it a lot more convenient when dealing with your schedule of classes. Of course education is important to them so they work around your schedule. I was a a student aid and learned so much about office work and how to be a mentor to my fellow colleagues. They were a huge part of my support system throughout community college. The work environment was clean, professional, and very peaceful.

Moraine valley put me on the road of welding and I have never looked back. They showed me something I could really do and be good at. I have had a late start in my working career and did not have much experience in a work environment, but with the teaching skills and friendly manner of all the instructors I have had the pleasure of learning from gave me the confidence to sign up to this site and put my self out there to be hired.

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