TRIO Educational Opportunities Center Navigator: Professional Services-No Benefit (Contingency)

Date: May 11, 2022

Title: TRIO Educational Opportunities Center Navigator: Professional Services-No Benefit (Contingency)

Position Number: 1344

Work Schedule: 20 hours/48 weeks

Compensation: $18.66/hr.

Reports to: TRIO Educational Opportunities Center Project Director

Posting Closes: Open Until Filled

For information on "Who are Professional Services, No-Benefit Employees?" please visit

http://www.grcc.edu/humanresources/employeegroups/contingentemployees.

SUMMARY

The Educational Opportunities Center Navigator will provide high-touch case management services to Grand Rapids Community College's Educational Opportunities Center (EOC) participants in support of the EOC's efforts to expand secondary school diploma attainment, financial aid applicants, and postsecondary college admissions and enrollment rates for area residents of West Michigan. This work will happen at GRCC, as well as at multiple locations within the EOC's service area. Key responsibilities include assisting participants with completion of intake application forms, administering assessments to determine EOC program eligibility and support needs, providing personalized academic coaching, and developing Individual Educational Plans for participants. This position also will educate participants about secondary school reentry, GED preparation, high school equivalency, and alternative education program options. Additionally, the Navigator will assist participants with the completion of college and financial aid application processes and connect students with representatives, resources, and support services at GRCC and other area institutions of higher education. This position is also responsible for planning and facilitating field trips to higher education institutions and leading a wide range of workshops and training sessions related to FAFSA completion, financial literacy, preparing for college entrance exams, time management, and other relevant topics.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor's degree required ; Master's degree preferred

• Degree in social work, higher education, or a related field preferred. • National Career Readiness Certificate preferred. • Bilingual, English-Spanish preferred.

Experience

• Prior experience working in higher educational settings, preferably in student support services, or comparable relevant experience required. • Demonstrated knowledge of GED preparation and alternative education programs, as well as college admissions, academic advising, enrollment, financial aid, and career counseling processes.

• Experience with cognitive and non-cognitive assessments preferred. • Experience in an education setting that serves a diverse student body preferred. • Preference will be given to a candidate who has succeeded in overcoming barriers similar to the target population of TRIO EOC.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Grand Rapids Community College is only accepting online applications for this position at https://www.grcc.edu/jobs. Submit a cover letter and resume in one document. The opportunity to apply for this position will close on Open Until filled. Individuals with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Grand Rapids Community College is an equal opportunity employer.

Grand Rapids Community College creates an inclusive learning and working environment that recognizes the value and dignity of each person. It is the policy and practice of GRCC to provide equal educational and employment opportunities regardless of age, race, color, religion, marital status, sex/gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, national origin, disability, political affiliation, familial status, veteran status or genetics in all programs, activities, se