Position Type:
Community Education Adult Programs
Date Posted:
4/23/2024
Location:
Faribault Education Center
Date Available:
06/01/2024
Closing Date:
05/09/2024
District:
Faribault Independent School District 656
Job Title: College and Career Navigator
Position Type: Adult Education
Location: Faribault Education Center
Date Available: Preferred 06/01/2024
Job Description: Faribault Adult Education is seeking a full-time College and Career Navigator to oversee students enrolled in a variety of programs at the Faribault Education Center. This year-round position is on a 260-day contract and requires flexibility in scheduling based on student availability and includes one or two evenings per week based on student and program needs. Salary is $28.00/hour ($58,240/year), plus full benefits.
Essential Functions:
- Guide and educate first-generation college students with college and career opportunities, supporting the student through the process from beginning to end.
- Develop individualized employment and learning plans with adult education students.
- Provide initial and ongoing coaching, mentoring, and support for each participant in finding and maintaining employment in a variety of career fields, including healthcare and education.
- Assist participants with postsecondary applications and financial aid paperwork.
- Solve problems and remove barriers for individuals pursuing postsecondary education.
- Arrange career exploration opportunities and financial literacy workshops for English Language Learning students.
- Plan and facilitate college tours and visits.
- Administer and interpret objective and formalized assessments.
- Implement student pre- and post-testing when needed to monitor progress.
- Provide job search assistance and placement services to students.
- Maintain a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for diverse students, staff, families and community members at the Faribault Education Center.
- Accurately enter data into databases, spreadsheets and other appropriate software.
- Review data for accuracy and completeness, identifying and correcting any errors or discrepancies.
- Update and maintain databases and student records to ensure they are current and up-to-date.
- Use information databases to show student outcomes and meet program goals.
- Conduct quality checks on data entered to ensure accuracy and integrity.
- Implement grant requirements as needed.
- Build relationships and trust with colleges, employer partners, program coordinators, and community partners to provide high-quality services to students and to leverage wraparound resources.
- Attend local, regional and statewide meetings and professional development related to Adult Education programming.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Exceptional computer skills, attention to detail and communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and data privacy.
- Adaptable to multiple environments with a growth mindset.
- Experience in career planning/case management.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with students, staff, college partners and community partners.
- Passionate to empower individuals that are underserved.
- Friendly, compassionate, personable, reliable.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
- Must have a passion for working with diverse populations from historically marginalized populations, including previously incarcerated individuals.
- Willingness to learn about different languages and cultures.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Bilingual in English and Spanish and/or Somali.
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in the fields of social work or counseling.
- Knowledge of healthcare and education systems or willingness to learn.
Compensation and Benefits:
Faribault Public Schools provides a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. Benefits as outlined in the Nonunion Directors and Coordinators Employment Agreement. Other benefits include:
- Substantial personal and sick leave days
- Fully paid single health insurance
- Enticing retirement package
- State-of-the-art Fitness Center open to staff
- 1:1 Technology for staff use
- Culture promoting work-life balance
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
Application Procedure: Apply online at: https://www.applitrack.com/faribault/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Community Education Adult Programs
Application Review Begins on: May 9, 2024; position open until filled
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