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:
College & Career Navigator Military
Job Summary:
The College and Career Navigator (CCN)/Military and Veterans Coordinator recruits and engages prospective military and veteran students, their families, and community partners to promote college options and strengthen connections to CLC. The CCN serves as the primary contact for prospective students exploring college and career paths and manages a caseload of incoming military-affiliated students committed to enrolling. They provide personalized, culturally responsive onboarding through holistic support in career exploration, field of interest selection, academic readiness, financial literacy, military benefits, and a successful transition into the first semester.
Job Description:
Student/Customer Service – 80%
Project and Process Management – 15%
Other – 5%
Required Qualifications:
Experience working with Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs education benefits , along with strong familiarity with military culture; veteran status or military affiliation is required.
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.
Bachelor's degree required , preferably in a related field with two (2) years' experience in higher education or higher education institution, secondary education, and/or human services.
Strong oral/written communication and interpersonal, presentation, computer (word processing, internet, email, database) and organizational skills.
Ability to work flexible hours including some evening and weekend hours, consistent with student and program needs
Required 1 late shift during the week to ensure evening coverage at the Grayslake campus
Ability to work effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities; demonstrated sensitivity to and ability to work with diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of high school and community college students, faculty, and staff.
Must have reliable transportation to visit CLC campuses, local high schools and community organizations
Desired Qualifications:
Master's Degree in a related field.
Experience working with community college, and under-represented students. Experience with caseload management.
Demonstrated knowledge of, and prior experience with, predictive analytics and proactive student intervention.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Core Hours:
8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with one evening per week from 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Pay:
$52,878/year
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full time
Total Hours Per Week:
40
Position Type:
Staff
Job Family:
Specialist
Posting Date:
09/04/2026
Expected Start Date:
10/26/2026
Compensation Grade:
B32
Location:
Grayslake Campus
Department:
College & Career Navigation - A Sub Department (Alyiah White
EEO Statement:
College of Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a policy of non-discrimination. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, parental status, pregnancy or any other status protected by law.
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