Apply for Job Job ID362297 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilyStudent Services Full/Part TimePart-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code9702CV Employee ClassAcad Prof and Admin Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About the Job Position Title: PNAM Program Career Navigator - Center or Nursing Equity and Excellence Job Classification: SS Pro 2-Career Development, 9702CV FLSA Status: Exempt Hours per week: 30 Overview: The Career Navigator will provide individualized support to each PNAM apprentice before, during, and after the apprenticeships. The Career Navigator reports to the PNAM Program Director and is a single contact to coordinate financial services, educational support, and wrap-around services. The Navigator will have close contact and thorough knowledge of academic and student support services at each grant-partnered college to connect students to individualized support needs. The Navigator will be connected with the workforce centers in each region where the apprentices are located so that apprentices will have local access to support services. The Career Navigator will be a single point of contact for PNAM grant participants across all PNAM funded nursing programs and will coordinate access to wrap-around services. This includes pre-apprenticeship assistance such as apprentice application assistance, resume writing, interview skills, assistance applying for financial aid and scholarships, and baseline evaluation of support needs with connection to services. During the program the Navigator will meet twice monthly with participants to tailor wrap-around services such as tutoring, counseling, child care, SNAP, transportation, employer-based aid, work readiness support, licensure support, and assistance with NCLEX preparation. Post-program services include: job application assistance, resume writing, interview skills, applications to ongoing nursing education programs (i.e. RN to BSN, APRN), and connection to support services for nurse retention. The Career Navigator will be responsible for entering tracking information and data into Workforce One. Key Responsibilities: Career Counseling (50%) Provides services that may include career counseling and coaching, evaluation, education referrals and assistance in applications, transitional employment referrals, job placement referrals, retention and support service coordination, case coordination, tracking, and reporting activities. Coordination of Services for Educational & Employment Outcomes (20%) Interacts with internal and external teams to deliver seamless services to individuals and ensure that positive relationships are maintained, resulting in optimal educational and employment outcomes for individuals served. Fosters and manages partnerships with community agencies and healthcare industry partners to provide education and employment opportunities for career advancement and RN qualification attainment. Student Support Services (20%): Coordinates referrals to campus services as required while the student is enrolled, with a special emphasis on retention and completion. Ensures coordination of services for underserved populations in collaboration with diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility partners. Data Coordination (10%): Enters and maintains accurate data in Workforce One with the MN Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Qualifications Qualifications: Minimum Education, Skills and Ability Bachelor's degree in student services, education, nursing, or a closely related area; At least years of experience in an education-related or student services-related field. Understanding of nursing education pathways and pipelines, including community college and university-based nursing education programming and various routes students may take in their nursing career pathways. Demonstrated knowledge and skills in the use of integrated software systems and Microsoft Office applications; Demonstrated skills in establishing and maintaining effective workin relationships with students, staff, faculty, and the public; Ability to work effectively, collegially, and collaboratively within an ethnic, cultural and socially diverse student population; Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills; Strong customer service orientation and ability to work with a committee or a team; Excellence in providing and modeling quality customer service; Must be able to exercise initiative and independent judgment in the performance of assigned duties. Preferred Education, Skills, and Abilities Master's degree in student services, education, nursing, or a closely related field; Experience in a community college setting working with student admissions, student advisement, student support services, and/or student records About the Department Founded in 1909 and recognized as the first nursing program established within a university, the University of Minnesota School of Nursing continues to lead the profession into the future. With a mission to generate knowledge and educate leaders to shape the future of nursing and advance health care to improve the health and wellbeing of all, the school and its research are addressing health issues and improving health. With nearly $6 million in National Institutes of Health awards to the School of Nursing and the Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing in 2019, the University of Minnesota rose to 10th in the latest ranking of NIH funding to schools of nursing. The school is ranked among the top programs in nurse midwifery and nursing informatics, and it is internationally renowned for its efforts to improve health and health care through the use of big data. The School was one of nine nursing schools nationally awarded the Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine in 2020. The University of Minnesota has one of the largest, more comprehensive academic health centers in the nation. While robust scholarly inquiry is central to the School of Nursing's mission, it is enhanced by interprofessional collaboration with schools and colleges within the University and its health sciences schools comprised of pharmacy, medicine, public health, dentistry and veterinary medicine. Benefits Working at the University At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work. The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts University HSA contributions Disability and employer-paid life insurance Employee wellbeing program Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution Public Service... For full info follow application link. The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. 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