English Language Learner; ELL Transition Navigator Job Wilson Illinois USA,Education / Teaching

Position: English Language Learner (ELL) Transition Navigator
Location: Wilson

Job Details

Provide services for ELL students with transition, wraparound support, services, and resources that result in increased student recruitment, retention, and success.
MIDCTE
41010
Mid-Management, IV
Non-Exempt, Non-Bargaining Unit
Reports to:

Director of Student Support
Principal Working Relationship:
Director of Recruitment, Student Success Advocates, Faculty, Staff, Students and External Partners
This position is 100% grant funded

Responsibilities

Serve as a transition/wraparound support resource navigator for ELL students in their transition to college, through college, and into the workforce.

In coordination with appropriate college personnel, assist students in navigating the enrollment, testing and registration procedures, financial aid, and student services to ensure a seamless transition.

Provide individualized support to students who are English Language Learners.

Offer guidance and mentorship to students in developing self‑advocacy skills and navigating educational systems.

Coordinate internal and external services and resources to address academic, social, emotional, and logistical challenges during transitions.

Conduct assessments to identify students' strengths, needs, and preferences related to their transition goals.

Work closely with the Admissions Office to coordinate and participate in recruitment activities including on‑campus and off‑campus events.

Act as the primary point of contact and support for students participating in the Regional Office of Education English Language Acquisition (ELA) program to assist them in enrolling at Sandburg.

Act as intervention point for students by tracking student success indicators, performance outcomes and engagement.

Work closely with Student Success Coaches to provide additional support to students nearing degree completion to overcome barriers to success.

Maintain accurate records and documentation of student progress, services provided, and outcomes achieved.

Collaborate with school personnel, community agencies, and stakeholders — including the Regional Office of Education #33, Knox County YMCA, district high schools, and the Galesburg Bilingual Parent Action Council (BIPAC) — to enhance transition services, connect underserved students to enrollment, and meet grant partnership objectives.

Participate in professional development activities and continuous learning to improve service delivery and effectiveness.

Participate in the establishment of strategic initiatives and the assessment of the grant’s key performance indicators.

Compile semesterly Project Impact Reports tracking student performance outcomes, caseload, and grant goal progress; share results with Sandburg leadership.

Develop and maintain an updated student resource guide connecting students to internal and external (partner) supports.

Other Duties as Assigned

Assist with

Disseminating and collecting student surveys.

Outreach to prospective program participants.

Orientation and similar activities that help acclimate prospective and new students to the campus and available services.

Campus events supporting student transitions to college, through college, and into the workforce.

Student success initiatives throughout the institution

Risk‑management and loss‑prevention activities

Actively participate in and carry out activities in support of the college risk‑management program in a capacity appropriate to this position.

Monitor conditions, events and circumstances present in the college operation to avoid potential torts or injuries to students, staff or the general public, and then communicate observations to the appropriate supervisor and/or risk‑management committee.

Maintain a working knowledge of the college’s emergency procedures and how to operate emergency phone systems, including internal/external call boxes.

Qualifications

Associate’s Degree required;
Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, education, social work, human services, or a related field preferred. Two or more years of related experience in K‑12 or higher education and/or experience working with English Language Learners preferred.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other related software is required.

Interpersonal, organization,…