College and Career Navigator

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