Cross-Campus Navigator (Program Assistant) - Rigo Padilla Pérez Resource Center

University-of-Illinoi; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 68,880,000 - 75,768,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a Navigator to support students by connecting them with campus and community resources, and guiding them through university processes. The role emphasizes outreach, referral coordination, and program support to promote student access and persistence.

Ideal candidates will have experience with undocumented/mixed-status communities, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong bilingual communication in Spanish and English.

Qualifications

• Experience working with undocumented and mixed status students, families, or communities.
• Bilingual language skills with the ability to read, write, speak and translate Spanish/English.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience working with undocumented and mixed status students, families, or communities.
• Knowledge of campus, community, and basic‑needs resources.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Meet with students to identify needs and provide information regarding resources.
• Assist students in navigating campus processes and accessing programs.
• Provide follow‑up support regarding referrals and resources.
• Refer complex matters to the appropriate university office or community service provider.
• Maintain records of student contacts, referrals, and follow‑up activities.
• Coordinate logistics for program, workshops, and outreach initiatives.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Undocumented student support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Chicago, IL, United States

Location: Chicago, IL USA

FTE: 1

Work Schedule: 8:00AM - 5:00PM, Monday - Friday

Shift: Days

# of Positions: 2

Workplace Type: On-Site

Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $50,000.00 - 55,000.00 / Hourly Wage

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting‑edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The Navigator provides program support to help students successfully navigate the UIC campus community and connect with university and community resources that support their academic, personal, and financial well‑being.
Working under the direction of program leadership, the Navigator serves as a resource and referral point for students and supports outreach, programming, and cross‑campus coordination designed to promote student access, engagement, and persistence.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Student Navigation and Resource Support

• Meet with students to identify needs and provide information regarding relevant university and community resources.
• Assist students in navigating established campus processes and accessing appropriate programs and services.
• Provide follow‑up support regarding referrals and available resources.
• Refer complex academic, financial, legal, personal, or other specialized matters to the appropriate university office or community service provider.
• Maintain appropriate records of student contacts, referrals, and follow‑up activities.

Resource Guidance and Referral Coordination

• Serve as a resource and referral point for campus and community services, including academic support, basic needs, financial resources, and other student support programs.
• Maintain current knowledge of available university and community resources serving undocumented and mixed‑status students and families.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with campus offices, community organizations, and service agencies to facilitate effective referrals.
• Assist program leadership in identifying gaps or opportunities to improve student resource information and referral processes.

Student Outreach and Engagement

• Conduct outreach to increase awareness of available programs, services, and resources.
• Assist with the development and delivery of presentations, workshops, information sessions, and other student engagement activities.
• Develop and maintain informational and outreach materials.
• Participate in campus and community events related to the populations served by the program.

Program and Cross‑Campus Coordination

• Coordinate logistics and activities for assigned programs, workshops, and outreach initiatives.
• Participate in relevant trainings and professional development to maintain current knowledge of resources, practices, and developments affecting the populations served.
• Share relevant resource and program information with students and campus partners.

Reporting and Program Support

• Compile and maintain program participation, referral, and student engagement data.
• Assist with analyzing and summarizing program information for grant and internal reporting purposes.
• Track established program metrics and assist with evaluating program activities and outcomes.
• Provide additional professional and administrative support to program leadership as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Experience working with undocumented and mixed status students, families, or communities.
• Bilingual language skills with the ability to read, write, speak and translate Spanish / English.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience working with undocumented and mixed status students, families, or communities.
• Bilingual language skills with the ability to read, write, speak and translate Spanish / English.
• Experience in student services, community outreach, higher education, social services, or a related environment.
• Knowledge of campus, community, and basic‑needs resources.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience conducting outreach or presentations to students or community members.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non‑discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non‑discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, covid sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.