College Navigator, Seidler Foundation

JOB GOAL :

To advance the college’s mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY :

Not all students enter college with the same level of support; at the heart of student success is connection, care and a sense of belonging. The Seidler Foundation and Kirkwood Community College work together to create opportunities and access for eligible scholars to pursue their educational goals. The Seidler Foundation provides renewable scholarship opportunities to attend Kirkwood Community College for eligible students from three Cedar Rapids Community School District high schools. The Seidler Foundation reviews applications and selects scholarship awardees which are required to enroll at Kirkwood Community College. As the primary student-facing representative of Kirkwood Community College for the Kirkwood-Seidler partnership, the College Navigator will have a presence at the three high schools to ensure that students know of the scholarship opportunity and to encourage eligible students to complete the scholarship application. The College Navigator will be key in facilitating and delivering support for the scholarship awardees through the onboarding process as they transition to Kirkwood. Once enrolled at Kirkwood, the College Navigator will encourage awardees to meet their highest potential and meet with students individually and as a cohort to provide ongoing support that results in college success and completion.The College Navigator supports students in navigating college by providing personalized academic guidance and connecting them to campus and community resources. This role helps students stay scholarship-eligible, seek opportunities for engagement and leadership, and achieve credentials at Kirkwood and beyond. Through holistic, data-informed support and documented interventions, the College Navigator ensures coordinated care and regularly reports on individual and program-wide progress for the Seidler Scholarship.

THIS POSITION IS A GRANT-FUNDED POSITION. CURRENT FUNDING FOR THE POSITION IS SCHEDULED TO END JUNE 30, 2031. CONTINUATION OF THE KIRKWOOD-SEIDLER SCHOLARSHIOP IS SUBJECT TO EXTENSION IF AGREED UP PRIOR TO JUNE 30, 2031.

The typical work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES :

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
• Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
• Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS :

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties / responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH / WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION :

Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

EEO / AA STATEMENT : It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness (employees) or the Vice President of Student Services (students), 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, 319-398-5572 , equity@kirkwood.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone : (303) 844-5695 FAX : (303) 844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339 Email : OCR.Denver@ed.gov .

WHY KIRKWOOD :

Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient, innovative, visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs, Kirkwood boasts 16,000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.