Oakton College
Oakton is a two-year community college with campuses in Des Plaines and Skokie. Established in 1969 and accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, Oakton offers education and training for the residents and businesses of Illinois District 535.
Mission
Oakton is the community's college. By providing access to quality education throughout a lifetime, we empower and transform our students in the diverse communities we serve.
Vision
Dedicated to teaching and learning, Oakton is a student-centered college known for academic rigor and high standards. Through exemplary teaching that relies on innovation and collaboration with our community partners, our students learn to think critically, solve problems, and to be ethical global citizens who shape the world. We are committed to diversity, cultural competence, and achieving equity in student outcomes.
Values
A focus on Oakton students is at the core of each of these values.
- We exercise responsibility through accountability to each other, our community, and the environment.
- We embrace the diversity of the Oakton community and honor it as one of our college's primary strengths.
- We advance equity by acknowledging the effects of systemic social injustices and intentionally designing the Oakton experience to foster success for all students.
- We uphold integrity through a commitment to trust, transparency, and honesty by all members of the Oakton community.
- We cultivate compassion within a caring community that appreciates that personal fulfillment and well-being are central to our mission.
- We foster collaboration within the college and the larger community and recognize our interdependence and ability to achieve more together.
Search among Oakton College jobs
| Jobs: 1 - 10 of 52 |
Advancement Executive Assistant and Foundation Board Professional - Oakton College
Des Plaines, Illinois
Location: Des Plaines, IL Category: Staff Posted On: Tue Dec 16 2025 Job Description: Basic Function and Responsibility: The Executive Assistant and Board Professional provides high-level administrative and strategic support to the Executiv...
3h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Manager of User Support Services, Endpoint Technology - Oakton College
Des Plaines, Illinois
Location: Des Plaines, IL Category: Staff Posted On: Fri Jan 9 2026 Job Description: Basic Function and Responsibility The Manager of User Support Services, Endpoint Technology is responsible for the leadership, management, and strategic di...
18h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology (AHR - 26) - Oakton College
Des Plaines, Illinois
Location: Des Plaines/Skokie, IL Category: Faculty Posted On: Thu Jan 8 2026 Job Description: Applicants must be strong communicators and effective classroom facilitators who enjoy teaching in a student-centered environment. Candidates comm...
18h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology (AHR - 26) - Oakton College
Skokie, Illinois
Location: Des Plaines/Skokie, IL Category: Faculty Posted On: Thu Jan 8 2026 Job Description: Applicants must be strong communicators and effective classroom facilitators who enjoy teaching in a student-centered environment. Candidates comm...
18h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Substitute Child Care Teachers - Casual - Oakton College
Skokie, Illinois
Location: Skokie, IL Category: Casual Posted On: Thu Jan 8 2026 Job Description: The Early Childhood Education Centers at Oakton College are seeking Qualified Substitute Teachers more...
1d
| Job Type | Full Time |
ESL Instructor: Non-Credit, Adult Education - Oakton College
Des Plaines, Illinois
Location: Des Plaines, IL Category: Casual Posted On: Thu Jan 8 2026 Job Description: Teach ESL to adults (listening, speaking, reading, writing, with embedded vocabulary and grammar taught in real-life contexts) Prepare high-quality engagi...
1d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Casual Staff/Biology/Physical Science Lab Staff - Oakton College
Des Plaines, Illinois
Location: Des Plaines, IL Category: Casual Posted On: Wed Jan 7 2026 Job Description: Temp Biology Lab Staff duties: 1. Will provide regularly scheduled work coverage in the lab 4:15 - 10:30 each semester during regular semester hours.. 2. ...
3d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Department Assistant - Oakton College
Skokie, Illinois
Location: Skokie, IL Category: Staff Posted On: Thu Dec 18 2025 Job Description: Basic Function and Responsibility: Provide administrative and office support services to students and community and one or more administrator/faculty/staff mem...
3d
| Job Type | Full Time |
House Manager - Casual Employee - Oakton College
Des Plaines, Illinois
Location: Des Plaines, IL Category: Casual Posted On: Tue Jan 6 2026 Job Description: Basic Function and Responsibility: The house manager directs and coordinates the work of the house staff and is responsible for ensuring that the theater ...
3d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Biology Lab Assistant (temp) - Oakton College
Skokie, Illinois
Location: Des Plaines/Skokie, IL Category: Casual Posted On: Tue Jul 8 2025 Job Description: Duties Include: Weekly meetings with instructor for briefing of lab activities. Lab Assistants will assist students with lab activities including a...
4d
| Job Type | Full Time |