Healthcare Pathway/Health Sciences & Behavioral Health Navigator

Great Basin College • Elko, NV

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About The Position

The Healthcare Pathway/Health Sciences and Behavioral Health Navigator works on Great Basin College’s School of Health Sciences and Behavioral Health team to support healthcare career exploration, student recruitment, advising, retention, and transitions into health science and behavioral health programs. This full-time, 12-month position coordinates Healthcare Career Discovery activities under the College’s healthcare workforce initiative and provides general advising and support to prospective and current students.

The Navigator coordinates career exploration programming for middle and high school students in Elko County and across GBC’s service area. Activities may include hands-on exploration, simulations, mentorship, healthcare demonstrations, and interaction with healthcare professionals and GBC students. The programming is intended to develop career awareness, academic and workforce readiness, and pathways to postsecondary education. The Navigator also supports program exploration, admissions, prerequisites, academic planning, campus-resource access, dual-credit and workforce pathways, and efforts to identify and address barriers to enrollment and student success.

The position works with GBC faculty and staff, schools, healthcare professionals, community partners, and students. It requires driving to GBC campuses, centers, partner schools, and community locations, with or without reasonable accommodation. Occasional evening, weekend, and overnight travel may be required throughout the GBC service area. The successful candidate must demonstrate commitment to GBC’s mission and to expanding access to healthcare education and career pathways for students throughout rural Nevada.

This is a grant-funded position through August 30, 2027, with anticipated continuation subject to grant renewal and availability of funding. The budgeted salary range is $44,756–$58,000, with salary based on relevant education and experience, internal equity, and budgets.

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 attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and colleagues in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to drive to other GBC campuses, centers, partner schools, and community locations, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Commitment to GBC’s mission and to expanding access to healthcare education and career pathways for students throughout rural Nevada.

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 participating 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% contribution matched by the University; participants are 100% vested on the first day.
• Health insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision.
• 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 during difficult life events.
• Free parking.
• Reduced-rate tuition benefit for faculty and qualified dependents.

What This Job Offers

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