ESL Part Time Transition Specialist

Black Hawk College; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Waiver

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Black Hawk College seeks an ESL Program Transition Specialist to coordinate recruitment, enrollment, retention, and transition of ESL students from outreach centers to Academic ESL and transfer/vocational programs. The role involves intake interviews, admissions support, and aiding in scholarships and orientation activities.

Assigned to QC Campus and East Campus, the position requires a Bachelor's degree with ESL/counseling emphasis preferred, strong communication skills, and willingness to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; ESL/counseling/international studies emphasis preferred.
• Must be able to travel to Black Hawk College satellite centers.
• Strong interpersonal and written/oral communication skills required.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment, enrollment, retention, and transition of ESL students.
• Conduct intake interviews and assist in admissions and financial aid processes.
• Refer students for ESL placement and benefit tests; support orientation and orientation week.
• Visit outreach ESL programs with ESL coordinator and assist in hosting visits for high school ELL students.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and assist with scholarship applications.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Valid driver’s license

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree required

ESL/counseling/international studies emphasis preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

General Information & Responsibilities
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The ESL Program Transition Specialist provides and coordinates necessary tasks that result in the recruitment, enrollment, and retention and transition of ESL students from the outreach centers, and the community to Academic ESL and transfer and vocational programs.
JOB LOCATION: QC Campus and East Campus
Description of Duties
Description Of Essential Duties

• Visits each outreach ESL Program along with the Academic ESL Program coordinator at least two times each semester.
• Conducts intake interviews with incoming ESL students.
• Assists in the registration of eligible students by completing admissions applications and assistance with financial aid.
• Refers students for ESL placement tests and for the ability-to-benefit tests.
• Attends community events and activities in order to disseminate information about the College’s ESL program.
• Assists the ESL coordinator in conducting orientation meetings for transitioning ESL students.
• Assists the ESL coordinator in organizing and conducting the ESL Orientation Week.
• Assists the Academic ESL Program coordinator in hosting visits of high school ELL students.
• Assists ESL students in completing scholarship applications.
• Coordinates the Conversation Partners Program.
• Maintains satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.

Overall Accountabilities

• Demonstrate the College’s core values.
• Accuracy of work.
• Ability to work cooperatively with co-workers.
• Ability to communicate in a pleasant manner with employees, students, and the general public.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and information.

Principal Working Relationships

• Works directly with ESL Program Coordinator/ESL instructors.
• Works cooperatively with faculty and other college personnel particularly those in student services and outreach.
• Works closely with students from a variety of social, economic and ethnic backgrounds.

Education & Experience
Education And Experience
(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.)

• Bachelor's degree required. Emphasis in ESL, counseling, or international studies preferred.
• Familiarity with and ability to use Microsoft Office programs required.
• Ability to travel and work from all Black Hawk College satellite centers required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise independent judgment required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information required.
• Interest and ability to work with participants from varied social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds required.

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the described job; it is not an all-encompassing statement of all the work requirements that may be necessary to perform the job.
Supplemental Information
Black Hawk College does not sponsor employment visas.
Black Hawk College is an AA/EEO employer.
While you contribute your talent and enthusiasm to BHC, as an eligible employee you will have access to outstanding health benefits, ample time off, a pension plan, educational opportunities, and much more. In this section, you will find an overview of our comprehensive and generous benefit programs. Be sure to check out the Compensation section as well.
Core Benefits for Regular, Part-Time Staff Employees (Employed 20 or more hours per week)

• Tuition Waiver
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account / Dependent Care Account
• Paid Holidays
• Sick Leave

Retirement Pension Plans
State University Retirement System of Illinois (SURS): Employees working in a regular and continuous position or one in which services are expected to be rendered on a continuous basis for at least four months or one academic term, whichever is less, may be eligible to enroll in SURS. To learn more about SURS, visit www.SURS.org.
Optional 403b Tax-Deferred Investment Program: Employees may set up a 403b plan through Empower Retirement.