Employment Navigator

University of Rochester•Brookline, MA

20d•$25 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Employment Navigator works with the University of Rochester’s Teen Health and Success Partnership (THSP), a program that connects local high school students with University employment and provides hiring and employment assistance to support long-term career success. The role serves as the lead liaison for employed teens and their University supervisors on worksite deliverables, academic achievement, professional development, and career planning. The Navigator independently provides employment support and career-based mentorship to approximately 50 assigned participants, using evidence-based youth development practices to promote positive education outcomes and employment retention. The position also manages projects and events as organizational needs require, develops communications materials such as presentations and reports, and assists students through the hiring process. The role is based at 46 Prince Street in Rochester, New York, is full-time at 40 hours per week, and follows a day shift. Travel to locations within Rochester and some evening and weekend hours are expected.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Proven experience in budget management and financial reporting.
Proficiency with data analysis tools and software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Ability to travel to various locations within the City of Rochester.
Some evening and weekend hours are expected.

Nice To Haves

Coursework in public or community health, education, social work, counseling, adolescent development, or human resources.
Graduate degree in a related field.
Experience working with youth.

Responsibilities

Meet in person monthly with THSP high school students and coach them on workplace expectations and job responsibilities.
Create worksite, academic, social, and professional development plans for THSP participants.
Maintain monthly contact with departments employing THSP students and respond to urgent and non-urgent needs of participants and their supervisors.
Provide workplace readiness support and interview potential THSP participants.
Coordinate compliance with child labor laws, OSHA and environmental health and safety guidelines, and University requirements.
Supervise interns and THSP student employees.
Develop strong relationships with partner organizations.
Maintain and market partnership opportunities with University departments to identify career paths, student resources, jobs, and promotion opportunities.
Support THSP graduates in identifying and applying for University promotions aligned with their academic and career goals.
Maintain regular contact with prospective departments and collaborate with University programs and community organizations with similar missions.
Track student progress and program effectiveness by maintaining program spreadsheets and data systems and analyzing data.
Manage assigned projects and events according to organizational needs, staff availability, and team members’ skills.
Develop and format communications materials, including presentations and reports, and assist students with the hiring process as needed.