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Elgin Community College is hiring a WIOA Career Navigator. The role involves identifying eligible students for WIOA Adult programs and providing tools to help students assess and achieve their academic and career goals while maintaining program documentation and collaborating with college departments.

Highlights

Identify and enroll eligible students into WIOA Adult programs and maintain individual student records.
Conduct career and life counseling, case management, and regularly review participant progress and case files.
Develop recruitment strategies and participate in community events to increase program enrollment.
Collaborate with various college departments such as financial aid, registration, and student accounts to support participant success.
Assist Kane County by coordinating services and monitoring student success in education, employment, and personal growth.
Prepare grant reports and support program activities including workshops and training events.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access, and Publisher.
Requires a master’s degree in counseling, sociology, or related area with two years’ experience working with at-risk or low-income populations or equivalent training and experience.
Valid Illinois driver’s license and ability to travel to offsite locations frequently; flexible schedule including evenings and weekends required.
Salary range $55,482 to $73,976 annually, with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement.

WIOA Career Navigator Full Description

Full-time position identifying eligible students to participate in WIOA Adult programs and providing tools for students to assess their potential for completing their academic and career goals. Apply today!

About ECC:

Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person—students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors—feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college’s mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM

Rate of Pay:

This is a Full-Time Support Staff position at grade 14, with an annual salary range of $55,482 to $73,976. The salary offer will be based on education and experience, in alignment with the College’s compensation philosophy and the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), if applicable.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA, DCA, Commuter)
Retirement Plans (Pension, 457b, 403b)
Time Off with Pay
Professional Development/Expense
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Sick Banks

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Grant Funded:

Yes

Job Summary:

An employee in this classification performs work of moderate difficulty identifying eligible students to participate in WIOA Adult programs and providing tools for students to assess their potential for completing their academic and career goals. Work is distinguished by the ability maintain documentation for program files and individual student records. General supervision is received by the assigned manager.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

1. Master’s degree in counseling, sociology or a related area with a minimum of two years working with at-risk or low-income populations or equivalent combination of training and experience.
2. Considerable skill in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to Word, Excel, Access and Publisher
3. Considerable skill in organizing work to meet established deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
4. Considerable skill in interpersonal interaction to be applied to a variety of individuals with differing education, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.
5. Considerable skills in verbal and written communication.
6. Working skill in operating a personal computer, applicable software and peripheral equipment as well as learning and adapting to new and updated programs and technology.
7. Valid Illinois driver’s license and the ability to commute to offsite locations on a frequent basis.
8. Available to attend appropriate workshops and conferences.
9. Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends when required by the department’s needs.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Bilingual Spanish/English verbal and written communication preferred.

Essential Duties:

1. Assist with increasing WIOA enrollment through the expansion of recruitment activities including participating in community events, building relationships with community resources, and developing new recruiting plans and activities that lead to cohort minimums.
2. Review and determine eligibility of potential participants. Enroll new participants and complete proper paperwork with participants as required by the funding agency. Meet with and review case files with participants regularly. Add case notes of all participant activities and youth goals into the required data entry system. Collaborate with various college departments to ensure participants' success (financial aid, student accounts, bookstore, and registration).
3. Conduct professional ongoing case management/career/life counseling for grant clients through the four steps of participation; recruitment, enrollment, carry-over, and follow up.
4. Identify community resources and support services that would benefit the student; housing, daycare, emergency food, rental assistance, utility assistance.
5. Assist Kane County with coordination of services and monitoring of student success in areas of education, employment, and personal development through workshops, supportive services and training. Identify and connect community resources and services that would benefit the participant. Track all payments made for the program.
6. Assist with production of required grant reports as well as development of activities and programming for current and future cycles.
7. Maintains required training, licensure and/or certifications
8. Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to applicable privacy laws
9. Demonstrates sensitivity, understanding and respect of diverse populations within the workplace.
10. Maintains an understanding of the work of colleagues to effectively provide backup and/or support for co-workers during times when the division is short-staffed or experiencing an increased volume of work.
11. Adheres to department guidelines for attendance and punctuality

Other Duties:

1. Perform other job-related duties as assigned which pertain to the job description.
2. Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes days/evenings/weekends as needed by the department.

Physical Demands:

Sedentary (up to 10 lbs occasionally, sitting most of the time)

Visual Acuity:

Close visual acuity (e.g. computer, assembly)

Work Environment:

Moderate noise

Environmental Conditions:

Typical office or administrative

Current SSECCA Union Member Information:

The initial posting date for this position is 07/25/2026. Elgin Community College Support Staff Association (SSECCA) members that apply by 08/03/2026 and meet the posted minimum qualifications will receive full consideration.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Elgin Community College does not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination, against any member of its community on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender/gender identity, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law in matters of admissions, employment, or in any aspect of the educational programs or activities it offers.

In addition, Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment practices, educational opportunities, and programs and services. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the College’s EEO/AA Officer. Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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