Acting College & Career Navigator

Why choose the College of Lake County for your next opportunity?

The College of Lake County (CLC) offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health, Delta Dental and Superior Vision insurance plans, tuition support for employees and qualified family members, three retirement plans, disability, group and supplemental life insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending account plans, a compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays!),

generous vacation, sick and personal time off and 14 paid holidays each year.

Some benefits will not be available for Part-Time or Part Time Staff Under 20 Hours (ex: health insurance).Information Regarding Working with Students Age 17 or Younger Candidate must possess and maintain eligibility to work with secondary (high school) and post-secondary students, in-person at all assigned work locations and virtually, in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Illinois School Code and Faith’s Law.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer fingerprint-based criminal history records check, employment history review, and any other screening or clearance requirements mandated by state or federal law and applicable school district policies or procedures. Continued employment is subject to maintaining such eligibility and clearances.

Position Title:

Acting College & Career Navigator

Job Summary:

The College and Career Navigator (CCN) actively recruits and engages with prospective students, their families, area high schools, local employers, and community partners to build awareness of college options, foster a college-going identity, and create connections to CLC asone of the top choices in higher education. The CCN serves as a point person for prospective students exploring college and career options and has an established caseload of incoming students who have committed to enrolling  CCN is responsible for providing apersonalized, culturally relevant onboarding experience for incoming students though a holistic approach to student support during college and career exploration activities, field of interest and college selection, academic readiness and financial literacy activities, and successful transition to first semester enrollment.

Embedded CCN works within the high schools (4 days a week) to provide programming andhands on assistance with students that are interested in attending CLC. Their caseload consists of 9-12 grades as well as recent high school graduates.

Non-Embedded High School CCN – this CCN works with high schools that do not have embedded partnerships. They provide programming and group onboarding events for students interested in attending CLC. Their caseload is 9-12 graders and recent high school graduates.

Adult Learner CCN – This CCN staffs the three CLC campuses and provides assistance for students interested in attending CLC. Their caseloads consist of adults who are two years ormore post high school graduation

Job Description:

Student & Customer Service – 85%1) Recruitment and Onboarding Support outreach efforts aligned with CLC’s marketing and enrollment goals. Build relationships with prospective students from application to day one. Provide personalized guidance, promote CLC programs, and connect students to campus resources and events. Tailor messaging to different audiences and utilize tools to support college and career decision-making.
2) First-Semester Academic Advising Use strengths-based and student-centered approaches to help students explore programs, register for classes, and build academic plans. Maintain generalist knowledge of all programs and services. Advise students on goals,…