Strengthening Community Colleges (SCC4) Program Navigator

Strengthening Community Colleges (SCC4) Program Navigator JobID: 2235 Position Type: Technical/Professional Date Posted: 7/16/2026 Location: Advanced Technology Center - Belvidere Additional Information: Show/Hide Position Title: Strengthening Community Colleges, (SCC4) Program Navigator Department: Customized Training and Development Division: Workforce Development (WOD) Location: Advanced Technology Center (ATC � 1400 Big Thunder Belvidere, Illinois) Employee Status: Full-Time Type: Professional Staff Association (PSA) (Grant-Funded through April 30, 2028) Grade: K Salary: $53,459 -55,062 annually ICCB Classification: Professional / Technical FLSA: Exempt Issued: January 2026 Revised: July 2026 Employment Notice: Rock Valley College does not offer sponsorship for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship. Application Deadline: August 2nd, 2026 Reporting Relationships Reports to: SCC4 Program Director Supervision Exercised: None Job Summary: The Program Navigator provides academic, career, and wraparound support for students enrolled in programs connected to the SCC4 grant, including CNC machining, mechatronics, and welding. The Navigator serves as a primary point of contact from recruitment through completion, supporting student success, retention, credential attainment, and transition to employment or further education. Responsibilities include intrusive advising, case management, recruitment support, student tracking, coordination with internal and external partners, and documentation for grant compliance. This is a full-time, grant-funded position. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. • Serve as the central student support contact for assigned SCC4 programs, providing holistic, proactive advising and regular communication. • Guide students in developing academic and career plans, monitoring progress, and intervening when necessary. • Assist students via scheduled appointments, drop-in hours, email, and other communication modes. • Help students navigate college processes, policies, and available campus and community resources. • Support students in overcoming barriers to persistence, including referrals to wraparound services. • Assist with outreach, recruitment, campus tours, and events to build enrollment pipelines. • Follow up with prospective students after recruitment activities; communicate with all applicants. • Provide support for program registration, including new student onboarding. • Maintain strong relationships with faculty, program directors, student services, career services, and external partners to coordinate holistic support. • Work collaboratively with external navigators, training partners, and employer contacts. • Coordinate with Career Technical Education teams to meet regional workforce and employer needs. • Maintain accurate student records, advising notes, and case management documentation. • Track student progression, credential attainment, employment outcomes, and required grant data. • Assist in gathering, entering, and preparing information for institutional, state, and federal reports (e.g., DOL, ICCB, HLC). • Support grant-related activities as assigned, including reporting, meeting preparation, and communication deliverables. • Participate in professional development relevant to the position and grant program. • Represent the College professionally at internal and external meetings, workshops, and community events. • Provide administrative and project support to the department as needed. • Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications • Associates Degree required • 2-3 years experience in providing student-centered support by understanding and responding to the unique needs of each student. Demonstrated ability to adapt advising strategies and connect students with appropriate resources based on their individual circumstance…