College and Career Navigator for Adult Education - Northwest Mississippi Community College : Job Details

Job DescriptionNOTE: This position description outlines the key responsibilities for the College and Career Navigator. Adult Education staff should review this guidance to ensure alignment with college position descriptions for staff currently employed in this role. Reports To:The College and Career Navigator will report to the Adult Education Director. Position Objective:The College and Career Navigator is responsible for providing guidance and assistance to AE students. Navigators will help with program recruitment, placement, retention and student completion in their respective programs. This position will assist with identifying, mitigating and eliminating student barriers to aid in successful program completion. The College and Career Navigator is expected to work collaboratively with college staff and community partners. Essential Job Functions:

Recruit students for the AE program, including development of recruitment, marketing and outreach materials.

Establish positive and trusting relationships with students.

Coordinate and manage student registration, orientation, assessments, and placement.

Connect students with academic advising, including setting career and academic goals.

Develop an educational plan to identify student assets, barriers, and support services needed to address challenges.

Coordinate and/or provide supportive services that lead to academic persistence and success using internal college and external community resources.

Connect interested students to the college admission processes.

Identify and assist students with potential sources of financial support, including financial aid.

Monitor student attendance, behavior, and academic progress and meet with students regularly regarding these program requirements.

Foster student accountability, self-advocacy, self-awareness, and effective use of resources.

Collaborate with regional workforce development systems, local businesses, and other community organizations to facilitate employment search, internship, and/or job placement opportunities for students.

Collect, input, manage, and update student data in the Literacy, Adult and Community Education System (LACES) in an accurate and timely manner.

Review and utilize program data on retention, progression, and completion to support continuous program improvement.

Attend all required state AE or related conferences, trainings, and meetings.

Maintain regular communication with college Career and Technical Education/Workforce Education faculty regarding student performance and provide supportive services for student success by connecting with external community resources.

Assist with organizing AE Week activities.

Maintain complete and accurate student and program files.

Perform all other duties as assigned by the Adult Education Director.

Required Education and Experience:Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in counseling, social work, education, or related field. Experience in working with non-traditional students and/or at-risk populations (e.g. adult basic education, academically under-prepared high school graduates, foster youth, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients, youth and young adults, etc. Other Eligibility Requirements:

• Excellent written and oral communication; interpersonal relationships; organization; critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of community college, adult education, and community resources
• Verifiable advanced computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Internet, etc.)
• Experience with tracking outcomes and/or writing reports
• Must work collaboratively with college staff and administrators
• Must be able to work strategically to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Must display professional behavior and appearance at all times
• Must take the ACT Workkeys Assessment.

Disclaimer:The responsibilities listed for this job description are not meant to be exhaustive; they are representative of the general functions of this College and Career Navigator position. The job description, role, and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.APPLICATION:To apply, applicants must attach and submit the following:

• Application for employment at www.northwestms.edu
• Resume
• Transcript
• Three (3) Professional References

About UsNorthwest Mississippi Community College is a two-year, open access public community college primarily serving 11 counties in northwest Mississippi. Our vision states that Northwest Mississippi Community College transforms our students' lives, enriches our communities, and strives for excellence in our educational programs and services. Accreditation Northwest Mississippi Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the Associate of Arts degree, the Associate of Applied Science degree and certificates in career education. Questions about the accreditation of Northwest Mississippi Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) ###-####, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org). Affirmative Action Northwest Mississippi Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or status as a veteran or disabled veteran in all its programs and activities. Northwest Mississippi Community College prohibits sexual harassment and all forms of sexual violence, regardless of sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990/Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973: Disability Support Services Coordinator, Tate Hall, P.O. Box 7046, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) ###-####, e-mail address [email protected]; Title II of the Age Discrimination Act: Vice President for Finance and Administration, James P. McCormick Administration Building, P.O. Box 7017, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) ###-####, e-mail address [email protected]; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972/Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: (For student-related matters) Associate Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment Management, Tate Hall, P.O. Box 7010, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) ###-####, e-mail address [email protected] or (for employment-related matters) Director of Human Resources, James P. McCormick Administration Building, P.O. Box 7038, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) ###-####, email [email protected]. Safety Statement The safety and security of students, faculty, and staff is very important to Northwest Mississippi Community College. A copy of the Annual Security Report, published annually by the Campus Police Department, details Northwest policies and procedures regarding campus safety. A copy of the report, which contains the annual crime statistics report, is available online in the current Northwest Bulletin (www.northwestms.edu/bulletin) or on the Northwest website (www.northwestms.edu) and in printed form upon request from the Campus Police Office at (662) ###-####.