College and Career Navigator

Minnesota State Community and Technical College • Moorhead, MN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) is seeking a College and Career Navigator to serve as the primary school-embedded liaison between M State and Moorhead Area Public Schools (MAPS). This position supports the implementation, coordination, and growth of the Pathways Forward partnership by providing a centralized, student-centered point of access for M State enrollment, academic advising, dual credit pathway support, and financial aid navigation. The role aims to enhance student access, clarity, and navigation from high school through postsecondary education and career readiness, fostering a positive student and family experience through coordinated advising, proactive outreach, and clear communication. This position is key in shifting the student experience to an intentional, supported, and guided pathway approach, aligned with postsecondary credentials, career goals, and regional workforce needs. The educational environments are culturally relevant, responsive, and innovative, affirming student identities and lived experiences in emotionally safe spaces.

Requirements

• Minimum of one year of professional experience in student recruitment, enrollment management, higher education administration, academic advising, or sales involving relationship-building, strategic outreach, and goal achievement.
• A bachelor’s degree may substitute for one year of experience; an associate’s degree may substitute for six months of experience.
• Ability to effectively advise and support diverse student populations.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly to students, families, and staff.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across institutions and stakeholder groups.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple, complex priorities.
• Demonstrated commitment to student-centered practices and equity.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a related field.
• Experience working with high school and/or college students in advising, admissions, or student support services.
• Experience working in higher education and/or secondary education systems.
• Knowledge of PSEO and dual credit program policies, procedures, and eligibility requirements.
• Experience with advising, enrollment services, or related student support functions.
• Experience providing financial aid literacy or FAFSA completion support.
• Experience working with students in educational or career-planning settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct advising and pathway guidance to MAPS students exploring dual credit and postsecondary options, starting as early as 9th grade, and deliver ongoing academic advising and support to enrolled PSEO students.
• Provide ongoing advising to PSEO students, including course selection, academic planning, policy guidance, and progress toward certificate or degree pathways.
• Serve as a centralized “one-stop” access point for MAPS students and families for M State enrollment, advising, financial aid navigation, and dual credit pathways.
• Assist students with college application, registration, and enrollment processes.
• Provide financial aid literacy education and FAFSA completion support, and coordinate referrals and warm handoffs to M State Financial Aid staff for compliance-driven processes.
• Support students in understanding program options, credit transfer and applicability, and next steps toward degree and career goals.
• Coordinate and participate in student engagement activities, including classroom presentations, advising sessions, career exploration events, camps, and M State campus experiences.
• Facilitate smooth transitions from high school participation to full M State enrollment through proactive advising and follow-up.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact between MAPS and M State for pathway-related initiatives.
• Coordinate clear, consistent, and accurate communication for students, families, faculty, counselors, and administrators.
• Support joint planning, meetings, and cross-institutional partnership initiatives.
• Maintain collaborative working relationships with school administrators, counselors, instructors, and M State faculty and staff.
• Coordinate logistics for an on-site M State presence, including scheduling student meetings, advising sessions, and engagement events.
• Track student participation, engagement, credit accumulation, and matriculation related to pathways and dual credit programming.
• Identify and help address barriers to student participation and persistence.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts through data analysis, feedback, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Monitor and report partnership metrics such as participation rates, pathway completion, and postsecondary enrollment outcomes.
• Collaborate with MAPS and M State faculty and staff to support alignment of high school coursework with college programs and career pathways.
• Assist in the development and implementation of articulated and dual enrollment pathways.
• Help identify and build opportunities to expand and strengthen pathway offerings in alignment with student interest and workforce needs.
• Provide support for campus and college operations such as registration events, Spartan Welcome Days, Commencement, summer and day camps, special events, campus tours, and collegewide dual enrollment initiatives.
• Provide support for college and campus student services operations beyond primary pathway and partnership responsibilities, as appropriate and aligned with institutional needs.
• Serve on campus, college, and community committees as assigned, approved, and appropriate to enhance the student experience.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Dual Enrollment and K12 Partnerships.

Benefits

• 11 paid Holidays
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
• a Pension Plan
• 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
• pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
• employer paid life insurance
• short and long term disability
• professional development
• a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level