GRANT-FUNDED CAREER NAVIGATOR - THECB POOL

Position Summary Information Job Description Summary The purpose of this position is to provide assistance in direct student recruiting, student assessing, student mentoring, and support grant students in gaining professional success to include assisting in placement and job retention.

Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

Assist in the coordination and implementation of outreach and recruitment strategies for the integrated career pathway program.

Track student attendance, behavior, and progress for required THECB reports.

Refer students to network of campus and community service providers.

Establish positive and trusting relationships with students.

Assist in the coordination and/or supportive services to support academic persistence and success.

Connect students to college admission processes, including financial aid, academic advising, and academic and student support services. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree.

One (1) year of experience in coordinating education programs.

Experience in supporting at-risk populations and managing multiple student support activities and coordinating referrals to community partners. Required Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Intermediate level computer application skills including Word and Excel.

Knowledge of instructional design, program planning and training environments helpful.

Position requires an efficient, detail oriented, self-starter with the ability to meet deadlines and work well with a minimal of supervision.

Strong team orientation with good time management skills.

Ability to focus and keep deadlines.

Ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours as needed.

Ability to problem solve. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Social Services, Education or similar background.

Experience with student recruiting and advising, workforce placement, or coordinating academic and social services.

Experience in providing case management supporting adults from recruitment and intake through certification and employment.

Proficient knowledge of Excel, instructional design, program planning and training environments.

Knowledge of state programs and policies and local public and non-profit support services.

Ability to work independently or as a team member depending on situation. Special Instructions to Applicants This is a security-sensitive position. Employment resulting from this advertisement is subject to federal laws that require the verification of identity and the legal right to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background and reference checks. The College reserves the right to cancel or extend all recruitment actions. Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Job Duties Job Duty Contributes to program success by developing, implementing and coordinating activities to support students in various educational programs and at-risk populations to transition to on-campus career pathways. Assist students in applying for financial support. Document student contact and maintain accurate files in accordance with FERPA guidelines. Job Duty Assures a professional environment is maintained at all times and serve as role model for grant students. Facilitate student success by creating peer networks. Foster student accountability, self-advocacy, self-awareness, and effective use of resources. Solicit student feedback on and experience with career pathways program. Assist grant participants and college grant partners as necessary and appropriate. Respond appropriately to requests and inquiries from participants, potential participants, affiliated organizations, other educational organizations, grant partners, etc. in timely fashion. Maintain student records and responsible for completing and submitting grant reports to Senior Director. Job Duty Actively outreach and recruit potential candidates and employers. Flexibility working in dynamic environments where immediate response may be important. Ability to re-organize priorities. Travel between campuses to work with students/instructors. Flexibility in working evenings to accommodate student’s schedules. Job Duty Extensive case management and student guidance and advising. Including assisting students with career research and planning. Monitor and track student progress and meet with students regarding academic achievement. Contributes to program success by developing, implementing and coordinating activities to support students in various educational programs and at-risk populations to transition to on-campus career pathways. Assist students in applying for a variety of technical program grants and financial support. Job Duty Aid staff in assuring quality delivery of scheduled grant classes (both credit and continuing-professional development) by supporting instructors at assigned site or campus on a weekly basis. Travel between campuses to work with students/instructors. Flexibility in working evenings to accommodate student’s schedules.