Navigator, English Second Language Learners - FT

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title Navigator, English Second Language Learners - FT Department Adult Education Location Lincoln Job Category Professional Job Type FT Posting Number 02149 Position End Date

Position Summary Information

General Description of Position

Under the general direction and supervision of the ESL Assistant Director and Adult Education Director, the ESL Navigator will serve as the SCC Navigator/Advisor for prospective and current ESL students; assist with scheduling, planning, and conducting ESL orientations; participate in marketing, recruiting, and promotion of the program; and assist through various initiatives with student retention. This full-time regular position requires occasional Friday evening and Saturday shifts during testing times.

Essential Functions

• Serve as a navigator and advisor for prospective and current ESL students, which includes, but is not limited to, career counseling, goal-setting, helping students navigate the adult education and higher education systems and processes, and introducing students to SCC programs of potential interest.
• Assist with the scheduling, planning, and conducting of ESL orientations; supervise the testing team.
• Assist with student intakes, testing, orientations, and class registration.
• Assist in planning and development of marketing, public relations, and promotional material.
• Assist in recruitment and community education of the program and services provided by the program and the College.
• Serve as a Member of the Adult Education Team: Attend meetings as scheduled; contribute to meetings in constructive ways; communicate regularly and respectfully with supervisor and others in the department; exercise professionalism and teamwork.

Promote a Culture of Belonging

Support and promote an environment of belonging where all students, faculty members, and college employees feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute. Foster a community where each individual and their varied perspectives enrich the educational experience and create a safe and respectful environment. Support the College's policies and programming related to access, fair employment, and equal opportunities for all.

Marginal Functions

• Assist in maintaining inventory.
• Perform other related duties within the division/program as assigned.
• May be required to perform associated duties, functions, or assignments in other divisions/programs/areas as required.
• Perform other College functions and duties as assigned.
• Must be able to work varied days, hours, shifts, locations, and campuses as required. Work schedules (hours/days/work location) are scheduled by Southeast Community College based on the needs of the College. Work hours, shifts, days, and work locations may vary depending on the needs of Southeast Community College and are subject to modification. Emergency or scheduled special activities may require hours outside of the regular workweek.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and experience working with grant-funded programs, fund development (grant writing), and/or grant reporting.
• Familiarity with Distance and Online Learning.
• Ability to develop and sustain relationships with students.
• Ability to develop and schedule program activities.
• Ability to organize group activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, in person, and through the telephone and other technology.
• Ability to use a computer and Microsoft Office software, and multiple data management systems.
• Ability to work and communicate with a diverse group of students, staff, and community partners.
• Ability to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds for short distances and move tables, chairs, and media equipment when necessary.
• The individual must possess the above skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, or a directly related field.
• One (1) year of experience in teaching and program management/coordination.
• One (1) year of experience working with non-native English language learners.

OR

• Associate's degree plus two (2) or more years' experience in teaching or working with non-native English language learners

Desired Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years' experience in ESL teaching and/or student advising.
• Two (2) or more years' experience in program management/coordination.
• One or more years of experience in Adult Education.

Salary

$43,136 per year

Benefits

SCC BEN Dollars - Eligible Employees: Full-time status. Regular employees with an FTE of 0.75 or greater will be eligible for SCC Ben Dollars. All employees will be required to elect a health insurance option. If the cost of insurance coverage selected by an employee exceeds the SCC Ben Dollars available, all additional costs will be withheld from the employee's paycheck. Any SCC Ben Dollars that the employee does not elect to use for the purchase of dependent health and dental insurance will be paid to the employee in cash at $0.93 per $1.00 benefit dollar. All amounts paid are subject to withholding for income and employment taxes, but not subject to the College's contribution toward the Retirement Savings Plan - Group Retirement Account (GRA).

Schedule

Normal working hours for this full-time regular position are scheduled between 7:00 a.m.and 10:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, requiring a minimum of a 40-hour work week, based on a 260-day work calendar. Scheduled special activities, emergencies, or temporary schedule changes may require hours outside of the regular workday or workweek. This position involves evening sessions and some weekend responsibilities.

Posting Detail Information

Please be advised that Southeast Community College will require a Criminal History Background Check prior to final offer.

Open Date 05/07/2026 Close Date 06/07/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

If accommodation or assistance is needed to complete this application, contact Human Resources at 402-437-2553.

Quick Link https://southeast.peopleadmin.com/postings/12246

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you authorized to work in the United States on an unrestricted basis?

• Yes

• No

• • Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status, e.g., H-1B?

• Yes

• No

• • Employment Offers are conditional upon successfully completing all Criminal Background Checks, reference verification, current/previous employment verification, and transcript verification (where appropriate). Do you agree to these conditions?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you a current or former SCC employee or student?

• Yes

• No

• • Where did you see this posting? Which newspaper, website, College site or from a friend?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Recommendation Letter
• Other Document