Student Navigator

🇺🇸 Normal, IL 🕑 Part-Time 💰 $15 per Hour 💻 Other 🗓️ January 29th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Illinois State University is hiring a Student Navigator to support students facing basic needs insecurity such as food, housing, and healthcare. The role involves meeting with students individually, providing personalized assistance, connecting them to resources, and guiding them through application processes for public benefits while collaborating with the Dean of Students Office.

Highlights

Provide direct, personalized support to students experiencing food insecurity, housing challenges, and other emergency needs.
Meet with students one-on-one either in-person or remotely to assess needs and offer recommendations.
Research and maintain knowledge of campus, community, state, and federal resources.
Guide students through applications for public benefits and connect them with relevant support services.
Participate in weekly staff training and assist with outreach events and program promotion.
Required skills include excellent written and verbal communication and helping skills through coursework or experience.
Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA and good conduct standing throughout employment.
Preferred qualifications include experience in peer advising, leading groups, or programs addressing food and housing insecurity.
Compensation is $15.00 per hour with eligibility for the University's 403(b) retirement plan.
Work 8-12 hours per week, primarily in-person, with availability between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on weekdays.