Special Programs Academic Navigator

Chaminade University Of Honolulu•Honolulu, HI

7d•$48,000 - $50,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of the Vice Provost team, the navigator engages students in the Prison Education Program. In this role, the navigator promotes all dimensions of academic preparedness and student success. This position will focus on proactive engagement with students to ensure retention, persistence, and success through academic intervention and holistic student experiences. Working in concert with the Program Director for Prison Education, the navigator will act as communication liaison between students, faculty, facility partners, and the on-campus Chaminade community. The navigator will work with students on pathways to college post-release and continued academic success.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Counseling, Human Resources, or other related field is required.
Two years work experience in teaching, counseling, or administration in higher education is preferred.
Excellent working knowledge of computers
Strong communication skills – written and oral
Experience analyzing data and preparing reports.
Experience working with Pacific Islander, Asian American, and local Hawaii students highly preferred.
The successful candidate will value the developmental opportunities of a small campus setting, enjoy working on a team, be able to manage time efficiently and handle multiple tasks.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and work with individuals at all levels of the university.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective, appropriate working relationships with staff, faculty, students and community members of diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google or related software.
Highly organized with strong personal management skills in order to meet the needs of a dynamic environment.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to interpret financial data and prepare budgets and financial grant reports.
Ability to create, maintain, analyze, and negotiate.
Attention to detail with a focus on thoroughness and quality.
High integrity and ethical standards.
Must have a valid Driver’s License.
Must be willing and able to work occasional nights and weekends and have a varying schedule when required.
Observes all safety and health regulations and works in accordance with safe work procedures and policies of the University. Reports unsafe acts/conditions and injuries in a timely and proper manner.
The employee is expected to adhere to all University policies while employed.
An expressed willingness to respect and support the Catholic and Marianist identity of Chaminade University of Honolulu and to perform all duties in a manner consistent with Marianist educational values and mission of the University.
Understanding of and respect for the University’s designation as an institution that serves students of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Island ancestry.

Nice To Haves

Two years work experience in teaching, counseling, or administration in higher education is preferred.
Experience working with Pacific Islander, Asian American, and local Hawaii students highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Build positive, appropriate relationships with incarcerated students to offer guidance, encouragement, and academic support throughout their educational journey.
Build positive working relationships with facility education staff members to coordinate class and study hall sessions, troubleshoot issues, and address student needs.
Assist students in understanding academic policies, procedures, and resources available to them.
Assist in connecting Chaminade resources and offices with students in the program, including tutoring; help post-release students connect with on-campus resources to support personal and academic success.
Collaborate with the Prison Education Program Director to assist students in developing reentry plans, including educational and vocational goals, employment strategies, and community resources.
Develop, deliver or coordinate educational workshops and seminars on topics such as study skills, time management, career exploration, and arts/culture.
Track and assess student performance, identifying areas where additional support may be needed.
Assist Program Director with semester logistics and preparations, including course material collection and distribution within the correctional facilities.
Collaborate with instructors to address academic challenges and provide appropriate interventions; assist in class re-scheduling and coverage as needed.
Facilitate study hall sessions on site weekly at Halawa Correctional Facility and stay in communication with students throughout the week through their learning management system.
Host office hours and stay in communication with students at Saguaro Correctional Center through their learning management system.
Obtain VolinCor certification and adhere to all guidelines outlined in the training.
Performs other duties as assigned.