Navigator - Grant Funded

Navigator – Grant Funded

Terms of Employment: Full-time, 52 weeks, 37.5 hours per week. Work includes evening and weekend hours as determined by the College. 
Classification: Career Plan.
Annual Salary: $46,000 - $49,000 based on skills, qualifications, and experience. The position is contracted for a limited term contingent upon receipt of grant funds.
FLSA Status: Salary/Exempt. 
Application Deadline: Open until the position is filled.
Apply online through the “Apply” link listed below or online at sc4.edu/careers.

Job Summary: Provide career & college navigation to prospective and current students in a career-focused system in the St. Clair County region aligned with labor market needs.

Generous Benefits Package Available (per current contractual agreement):

• Up to thirty-eight (38) paid time off days annually (prorated based on hire date).
• Up to fourteen (14) paid holidays/days closed throughout the year (including time off from December 24 through New Year’s Day), depending on hire date.
• Health insurance benefits: Multiple medical health plan options upon date of hire. Employer-paid dental, life, and long-term disability insurance upon date of hire. Reimbursement payments for individuals who are declining medical and/or dental insurance coverage. Up to $500 annual vision/hearing allowance.
• Participation in TIAA or MPSERS retirement system (includes employer and employee contribution options).
• Scholarship for employees, spouse, and/or dependent children to attend SC4 credit classes covering the full cost of registration fee, tuition, and technology fee (when applicable) per campus guidelines.
• Additional funds for employment-related education/training each year, upon approval.
• Access to educational funds for education, professional memberships, travel, and conferences.

Responsibilities:

• Provide outreach to community organizations to engage prospective students with post-secondary education and workforce opportunities to gain industry-specific skills and knowledge to increase persistence to attainment, gain employment, and advance careers.
• Collaborate with local and regional community partners to provide cross-sector, career-focused pathway navigation into the college's postsecondary pathways.
• Work closely with the Director and community partners to monitor the current labor market and workforce trends and opportunities.
• Provide success coaching and continued navigation advising with wrap-around support to increase persistence and completion.
• Assist with the navigation of enrollment, financial aid, and employment processes while addressing barriers and challenges related to their completion.
• Participate in meetings, committees, and training sessions, as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Supervision Received: Reports to the Director of Admissions. 

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Willing to consider candidates in the process of obtaining a bachelor’s degree. 
• One year of related work experience is preferred. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to work effectively with a variety of constituents while fulfilling a world-class service function.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work well within a team.
• High degree of computer literacy.
• Commitment to providing outstanding customer service.
• Available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

For further information, contact SC4 Human Resources at hr@sc4.edu or call 810-989-5534.