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Higher Education Navigator

Child Care Resource & Referral
Joliet, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/24/2026

Higher Education Navigator
Responsible for recruiting and connecting incumbent early childhood care and education workforce members with appropriate Early Childhood (ECE) programs at 2- and 4-year institutions to obtain additional degrees, licenses, and credentials, and to connect them with ECE Scholarship Opportunities.

Performance Measures

  • Facilitates at least two (2) general informational/educational sessions regarding Higher Education opportunities per fiscal year.
  • Attempt to contact 100% of providers on the referral database each fiscal year.
  • Provide follow-up contact to 100% of individuals who submit interest surveys to INCCRRA.
  • Facilitate at least two (2) meetings per year with each ECE program at 2-and 4-year institutions of higher learning that are participating in the ECE Consortium within SDA-5.
  • At least three (3) barriers to higher education are reported in DTP
  • Complete 100% the required training
  • Provides and maintains accurate reports and requested information to supervisors within required time frames
  • Demonstrates practical organizational skills and the ability to multitask effectively.
  • Maintain a strong professional relationship with all CCR&R departments
  • High degree of client/provider satisfaction with CCR&R programs and services
  • Ensure professional conduct as stated in the agency's policy and procedures.

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