ESL Part Time Transition Specialist

ESL Part Time Transition Specialist

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ESL Part Time Transition Specialist

Salary

$17.60 - $18.00 Hourly

Location

Multiple BHC Sites (See Job Posting), IL

Job Type

Part-Time Staff

Job Number

22-00453

Department

Communication, Humanities, & Languages

Opening Date

08/24/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Work Hours

Part time - 20 hours per week.

Application materials required

Cover letter, Resume

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

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:

a. Visits each outreach ESL Program along with the Academic ESL Program coordinator at least two times each semester.

b. Conducts intake interviews with incoming ESL students.

c. Assists in the registration of eligible students by completing admissions applications and assistance with financial aid.

d. Refers students for ESL placement tests and for the ability-to-benefit tests.

e. Attends community events and activities in order to disseminate information about the College’s ESL program.

f. Assists the ESL coordinator in conducting orientation meetings for transitioning ESL students.

g. Assists the ESL coordinator in organizing and conducting the ESL Orientation Week.

h. Assists the Academic ESL Program coordinator in hosting visits of high school ELL students.

i. Assists ESL students in completing scholarship applications.

j. Coordinates the Conversation Partners Program.

k. Maintains satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.

OVERALL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

a. Demonstrate the College’s core values.

b. Accuracy of work.

c. Ability to work cooperatively with co-workers.

d. Ability to communicate in a pleasant manner with employees, students, and the general public.

e. Maintain confidentiality of student records and information.

PRINCIPAL WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

a. Works directly with ESL Program Coordinator/ESL instructors.

b. Works cooperatively with faculty and other college personnel particularly those in student services and outreach.

c. 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.)

a. Bachelor's degree required. Emphasis in ESL, counseling, or international studies preferred.

b. Familiarity with and ability to use Microsoft Office programs required.

c. Ability to travel and work from all Black Hawk College satellite centers required.

d. Valid driver’s license required.

e. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise independent judgment required.

f. Strong oral and written communication skills required.

g. Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information required.

h. 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, visitwww.SURS.org.

Optional 403b Tax-Deferred Investment Program: Employees may set up a 403b plan through Empower Retirement.

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Do you have a Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in ESL, counseling, or international studies or related field?

• Yes

• No

02

Do you have familiarity with and ability to use Microsoft Office programs?

• Yes

• No

03

Do you have the ability to travel and work from all Black Hawk College satellite centers?

• Yes

• No

Required Question

Employer

Black Hawk College

Address

6600 34th Ave

Moline, Illinois, 61265

Phone

309-796-5222

309-796-5224

Website

http://www.bhc.edu