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Job Title:
Career Pathway NavigatorJob Requisition ID:
JR0000001034Number of Openings:
1Shift:
Not Applicable (United States of America)Compensation Details:
$53,045Job Description:
This is a full-time salaried; grant funded through September 30, 2026, contingent upon availability of grant funds.
JOB SUMMARY
The Career Pathway Navigator (CPN) will be responsible for coordinating and conducting intrusive academic advising and student support services to help students persist in their program of study. The CPN provides services which include student advisement, coaching, academic progress review (traditional, online, and hybrid), and development and coordination of retention efforts for new and continuing students. The CPN gathers statistical information and develops strategies to retain students.
MAJOR DUTIES
Under general supervision:
Develops and maintains collaborative working relationships with the Office of Academic Affairs, Student Affairs department, faculty, and staff to facilitate advisement, academic progress review, and implement innovative retention programs and services for new, at-risk, and enrolled students.
Provides information on targeted career and educational pathways.
Coordinates and/or provides student support services to sustain or improve academic persistence and success outcomes.
Monitors student persistence, performance, and academic progress.
Assists new and continuing students in exploring interests/aptitudes to determine compatibility of program choice.
Coordinates services with relevant college departments and community agencies utilizing early alert software.
Monitor the status of early alert referrals; coordinate follow-up services with students.
Solicits student feedback and experience with CPN services.
Coordinates, tracks, reports, and uses retention data research and analysis, using Banner, KMS, TEAMS, and other resources, to identify obstacles to student achievement and retention.
Leads the college’s First-time student guide team to support college persistence and retention.
Develop and implement interventions that increase student success, based on research and best practices, including identifying and reaching out to targeted student groups.
Assists with graduate surveys and tracks the progress of graduates.
Serve on college committees; attend seminars, workshops, conferences, and work groups as appropriate.
Inform AVP for Research and Technology of any conflicts/ issues that impede CPN service offerings.
Assist grant coordinators with the preparation of quarterly and annual grant performance reports.
Perform any other related duties as required.
COMPETENCIES
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Knowledge of student success and retention initiatives and outreach strategies.
Effective human service skills such as coaching, mentoring, motivation, and tracking.
Ability to travel within and out of state as required.
Good decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Working knowledge of common operating systems (Windows 8 and 10) and software applications (Microsoft Office Suite).
Good organization skills with keen attention to detail.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree in education, counseling education, counseling, psychology, higher education administration, or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
Three years’ full-time, paid work experience with culturally diverse and/or at-risk student populations in counseling or an advising capacity.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience providing student/academic support activities in a community or technical college setting.
Experience with an enterprise student information system (e.g. BANNER).
Minimum Qualifications:
A Bachelor's Degree in Education, Counseling, or an equivalent field *and *a minimum of two (2) years of professional related experience in a college settingEqual Employment Opportunity Employer
The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.