Healthcare Pathway/Health Sciences & Behavioral Health Navigator

Nevada System of Higher Education • Elko, NV

5d • $44,756 - $58,000

About The Position

The Healthcare Pathway/Health Sciences and Behavioral Health Navigator works as part of Great Basin College’s School of Health Sciences and Behavioral Health team to support healthcare career exploration, student recruitment, advising, retention, and successful transitions into health science and behavioral health programs. The full-time position coordinates and implements Healthcare Career Discovery activities through the College’s healthcare workforce initiative and provides general advising and support to prospective and current students.

The Navigator works with GBC faculty and staff, middle and high school partners, healthcare professionals, community partners, and students to develop and strengthen a pipeline into healthcare careers. The role coordinates career discovery programming for middle and high school students in Elko County and across the GBC service area, including hands-on career exploration, simulation, mentorship, healthcare demonstrations, and interactions with healthcare professionals and GBC students. Activities are intended to build career awareness, academic and workforce readiness, and transition to postsecondary education.

The position also provides advising, recruitment, and retention support for Health Sciences and Behavioral Health students. It helps students explore programs, navigate admissions and prerequisites, plan academically, and access campus resources; supports dual-credit and workforce pathway activities; and helps identify and address barriers to enrollment and student success. Occasional travel throughout the GBC service area is required, including occasional evening, weekend, and overnight travel. The position is a 12-month “A” contract, is grant funded through August 30, 2027, and is anticipated to continue subject to grant renewal and funding availability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in basic computer operations, including Microsoft Office.
• Self-motivated, positive, and proactive approach.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with students, faculty, and colleagues in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to travel to GBC campuses, centers, partner schools, and community locations; overnight travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous advising or navigation experience.
• Previous experience working with middle/junior high or high school students.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement Healthcare Career Discovery Days and other healthcare career exploration activities for middle and high school students.
• Coordinate with GBC faculty and staff, schools, CTE instructors, school districts, and community partners to schedule and implement healthcare career discovery activities.
• Work with GBC faculty and staff to develop hands-on activities, simulations, demonstrations, laboratory experiences, mentorship opportunities, and other career-connected learning activities.
• Coordinate or assist with dual-credit, workforce certification, prerequisite, general education, and academic support activities associated with the healthcare pathway initiative.
• Support student participation in CNA, EMT, and other workforce-aligned healthcare training opportunities as appropriate.
• Assist students with healthcare program readiness, including prerequisite planning, TEAS preparation, academic support, and understanding GBC program admission requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of student participation, activities, outreach, advising, and progress in accordance with grant and College requirements.
• Track outcomes and document program activities, participation, and student progression for grant reporting and evaluation.
• Develop and maintain knowledge and professional understanding of GBC’s Health Science and Behavioral Health programs and pathways.
• Advise prospective and current health science and behavioral health students, monitor academic progress, and guide students through the application process.
• Represent GBC at local and regional career fairs, college events, and community outreach activities to promote nursing programs.
• Work with the Dean and program directors to develop and implement program recruitment marketing strategies.
• Participate in college-wide initiatives and serve on committees as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Retirement plan with a 19.25% University match; faculty retirement plan participants are 100% vested on their first day.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Life insurance and long-term disability.
• Annual and sick leave, including 24 annual leave days and a beginning balance of 30 sick leave days.
• ComPsych employee support.
• No state income tax.
• Free parking.
• Reduced-rate tuition for faculty employees: up to six credits per semester; eligible dependents may take unlimited credits.

What This Job Offers

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